Losers, winners and competitors in a MultiCultClassics Monologue…
• Hundreds of folks flocked to the original Wendy’s restaurant for a final visit before it was closed for good on Friday. Even Wendy Thomas, the daughter of founder Dave Thomas and inspiration for the chain’s name and logo, made an appearance to greet people and sign autographs. “You can’t tell me that Wendy’s doesn’t make enough profit that they can continue to keep this open,” said one unhappy customer. “If Dave Thomas knew he would roll over in his grave.” Hey, maybe the deceased Dave Thomas could do a commercial with the deceased Orville Redenbacher.
• The NAACP Image Awards saluted Oscar winners Forest Whitaker and Jennifer Hudson on Friday. “There is nothing like being recognized and honored by your own,” said Hudson. Whitaker commented, “Doing this role gave me so many blessings. … One was being able to go back to Africa and touch my roots.” Another winner was Grey’s Anatomy star Isaiah Washington. “The first time I was up here I felt deserving of something,” said Washington. “This time I feel privileged.” He was beaming with gay pride.
• A lawyer who worked for the firm founded by the late Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. has filed a lawsuit against the practice — accusing the place of racial discrimination. The lawyer, who is Black, charges that after Cochran’s death, the firm was led by White men who discriminated against Black lawyers and clients. The lawyer released a statement that read, “In deference to the memory of Johnnie Cochran and in deference to his family, I do not intend to engage in a public airing of our disagreements. The lawsuit speaks for itself, and this matter will be litigated in the courts.” Time will tell if the lawsuit fits.
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