A gathering place for many in the city of Inglewood, the park is relatively empty this Monday, except for McCan and his companions, one of their grandsons and a couple enjoying the shade in the distance. The year-old McCan recently retired from a year-long career as an Inglewood postal worker.
McCan doesn't want the outcome of the presidential election to bring an end to the restfulness of his newly begun retired life. In his youth, McCan participated in the civil rights movement, and as a member of the California All-Stars Football team, sat down during the national anthem when he played at Pearl Harbor in , just as quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers did recently.
This year, McCan says he "will be voting for Hillary," because she's competent and stands in opposition to Donald Trump's divisiveness. McCan trusts Clinton's political experience, calling her the most qualified person running. McCan emphasized the importance of equality for everyone. He doesn't think Trump shares this belief. That's why he's saying 'I want it back!
McCan lived in segregated Georgia until he moved to Santa Monica with his family when he was He remembers a time when America's racial divides existed in a physical way. Much has changed in 50 years, and McCan acknowledges the progress: "I think of stuff from where I come from down Southβ¦and I can't believe I'm here now in Inglewood with you two Caucasians from University of Southern California.
McCan still loves his country, despite the injustices he faced because of his race. His father, brothers and cousins were all members of the armed forces; his sisters married soldiers. The Sept. McCan acknowledges that Trump is a disruptive figure in politics who has changed the political field.
