Dr. Leroy Coleman, 55, is the school principal who -- along with a former eighth grade teacher, Janet Lofton -- starred in an X-rated DVD secretly taped and sent to students' parents. (Full Story HERE, Ignore Mr. T to the left)
This past Monday, the father of two apologized for hurting his wife of 30 years while defending his reputation. "The video does not reflect that I am a compassionate, hardworking and successful administrator," but "It does say that I am human and I have weaknesses," Coleman told reporters.
This brother's attempt to pose as a hardworking Black middle school educator seems to have fallen on deaf ears. Many believe the scandal resulted in all three of the Black incumbents in the suburban Chicago school district being replaced with White opponents.
Admittedly, the challengers didn't force the disgraced, wannabe superintendent to play to sexual stereotypes. If this was some nefarious ploy to kill off either him or supportive Black school board members, then Coleman simply slit his own wrists.
Like Bill Clinton or even Halle Berry's ex, singer Eric Bonet, his inability to deal with what's clearly the real issue cost brother Coleman his career, his reputation, and possibly, his family.
A beat down in this case is still - unquestionably - in order. If Leroy Coleman aspires to truly inspire his impressionable students, however, he must except blame for all the harmed he caused, grieve the loss, and commit to getting healthy by any means necessary.
Otherwise, it's just a matter of time before Coleman's back in the news - this time facing criminal charges for something that won't be sustainable simply by claims of infallibility, racism or dirty politics.
We've Seen Enough Of You For Awhile Dr. Coleman!