Selma

Two Old Guys and a Bridge A call from Selma

I got a call this morning from Selma, Alabama. It was the Reverend. Two old guys with our old-guy ailments…

3 years ago

Obama on the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday

President Barack Obama spoke before thousands on March 7, during a commemorative ceremony for the 50th anniversary of the events of…

11 years ago

2015 PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL

By Melina Paris, Music Columnist There is a glaring lack of African Americans nominated for the Academy Awards this year.…

11 years ago

Selma: Not Your Traditional Civil Rights Movie

By Davey D. Cook, Guest Columnist and Oakland-based Community Activist A few thoughts on the movie Selma: First and foremost…

11 years ago