I heard this podcast this weekend. It's the remarkable story of Harold Washington. A man of great intelligence, influence, and a commitment to justice. There is tension when you seek “fairness” and justice in the world. Herold is a great example of the integrity, hope and selflessness it takes to make a difference.

The podcast is available free from “This American Life”

84: Harold

A parable of politics and race in America. The story of Chicago's first black mayor, Harold Washington, told two decades after his death. Washington died on November 25, 1987.