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Dr. Vasco Smith: Mover, shaker and freedom fighter
Vasco Albert Smith Jr. was a not-so-gentle warrior with an endearing smile that drew friends and would-be friends closer, a comical but practiced scoff for vanquished foes, and the charm and wit to win the heart of a great woman.
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Church’s dream bodes well for Binghampton
Rev. Keith Norman is a happy man. The senior pastor of First Baptist Church - Broad (2835 Broad Ave.) is closer to his dream of a revitalized Binghampton community where the church was birthed 114 years ago.
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A day trip with Sam Cooke
On Saturday, Aug. 8, two friends – Dr. Yvonne Osborne and Ester Patrick – and I decided to take a road trip to visit Ground Zero Blues Club and the Delta Blues Museum. In Clarksdale, located 75 miles south of Memphis out Highway 61, serendipity showed itself in the form of the 22nd Annual Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival.
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Duty calls as SCLC convention ends
During the course of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference national convention in Memphis (Aug. 1-4), Dr. Dwight Montgomery, president of the local chapter, conducted a special strategy meeting to discuss the possibility of “major nonviolent direction action for social change in Kennett, Mo. and in the state of Arkansas.”
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As Central High alums turn 55, they create a living history
Last weekend, the Central High School Class of 1972 met to remember the historic moments spent together as members hosted a “Double Nickel” Celebration for classmates who will turn 55 by the year’s end.
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Memphis prominent at the NAACP Convention
Without a doubt, the highlight of the NAACP Centennial Convention held July 11-16 in New York City was the appearance of President Barack Obama on Thursday night at the Freedom Fund Gala, where later longtime NAACP Chairman Julian Bond received the 2009 Spingarn Award and Chaka Khan performed.
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Ruby Wilson kicks stress out of her life
Stress, stroke and starting over – learning to spell, talk and walk. Welcome to the last six months of Ruby Wilson’s life.
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Politics aside, Lipscomb eyes neighborhoods
“Robert (Lipscomb) would make an outstanding mayor,” said Bancorp Vice President Alan Shinoski recently, after first admitting that he might get in trouble for weighing in.
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Organ donation film earns Memphian honor in Hollywood
Memphian Erskine Gillespie will be honored this weekend in Hollywood for his film on the importance of African-American organ donation.
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Southern Heritage founder says city must confront fears
Fred Jones, founder of the Southern Heritage Classic, stepped right into two touchy topics – consolidation and race relations – during his keynote talk at the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce Leadership Luncheon at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis.
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