Interesting and thought provoking as ever! Is the centrist view just too dull in this world which craves extreme soundbites and conspiracy theories. Quality leadership can go unnoticed, rather like a good referee in football (soccer).
On black lives matter - I think that the concept has been sufficiently hijacked as to have maimed it - all lives matter, obviously, and none more than others. I notice skin colour like everyone else does. I want to know about their background, culture, their experience of life, whether black white pink or purple. It is one of the great enjoyments - to learn and be able to celebrate with and for other cultures.