The spring set closed on June 16th with William C. Rhoden, sports writer and columnist with the New York Times for 23 years. Mr. Rhoden discussed his background as an associate editor of Ebony magazine from 1974 to 1978, his three years with The Baltimore Sun as a columnist and jazz critic, and his experience as the road manager for an international tour of the Billy Harper Quartet. While on tour in Prague, Rhoden sent a postcard to the Abe Rosenthal of the New York Times; upon his return, he found a response from the legendary newspaperman, and thereafter, began his long tenure with the nation’s top newspaper. In addition, he engaged the Jazz Museum in Harlem’s co-director Christian McBride in a wide-ranging talk about his work as the unofficial “Minister of Jazz” for the Church of the Intercession in Harlem, his ideas for jazz education for youth and professional athletes, along with his provocative views on race, society and culture.