I think this entire sordid mess has hit many good African-American men right where they live. Bad enough to be a white male accused of sexual harassment in this day and age, but when it’s a black man? The horrific old stereotypes of oversexed, crazed black men preying on innocent white (especially blond) women are still alive.
There have been many times when I have groaned, “Oh Juan!” when he’s been totally wrong on an issue, but the pain is palpable in his face and his entire demeanor on this issue. I do believe he’s a good man, hopefully he’ll come to realize who the real racists are.