Hank Sanders, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal

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SANDERS: “Courageous Eight” have marched final march

The abbreviation BC attached to dates means “Before Christ,” signifying a resetting of the calendar (along with the established order) by His arrival. Rev. Doctor ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 9:14 pm

Opinion

What to take from Dr. King’s life

I remember the day like it was yesterday. I was walking across the Harvard Law School Yard. It was dust dark. A fellow Harvard Law ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 6:29 pm

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Unity Breakfast a special event for many

It’s time for the Martin and Coretta King Beloved Community Unity Breakfast again. The name is way too long to repeat. We just call it ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Thursday, March 1, 2018 2:16 pm

Opinion

SANDERS: The Jubilee is back in full force

The Bridge Crossing Jubilee is back in full force. This is the 25th Jubilee. Twenty-five years is a long time. When this is published, Jubilee ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Saturday, February 24, 2018 2:24 pm

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SANDERS: Something small can change the world

Not Today. These two words capture a moment in time. Let me tell you about the circumstances that made these two words powerful. I, along ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, February 14, 2018 8:22 pm

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SANDERS: Celebrating Black History Month

Black History Month. Black History. Black. Each phrase moves in its own power. Each word moves in its own power. There is plenty power in ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, February 7, 2018 9:44 pm

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SANDERS: A day off can be better for everyone

It was Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. It was a legislative day for the Alabama State Senate. It was also the 48th anniversary of my marriage ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Saturday, February 3, 2018 4:15 pm

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SANDERS: Celebrate King as he would have us live

Sometimes Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrations make me sad. No, I am not sad because there are celebrations. In fact, I am very glad that ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 8:03 pm

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SANDERS: Work to be done in legislative session

The Alabama Legislative Session is upon us.  Therefore, I must run and stand. The session started Tuesday, Jan. 9. There is so much to expand. ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 7:32 pm

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SANDERS: Make 2018 one of life’s best years

I expect 2018 to be one of the best years of my life. I hope and pray that 2018 is one of the best years ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 8:43 pm

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SANDERS: Focusing on the joys of the season

The holiday season was upon us: Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s. Each holiday is a time of celebration. Each is unique. I was ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 8:50 pm

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SANDERS: True mountain climbers win election

The journey was not just uphill; it was up mountain. I’m talking about the Dec. 12, 201,7 U.S. Senate special election in Alabama. Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:54 pm

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SANDERS: People died fighting for right to vote

I am going to vote on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. I am going to vote because my vote matters. I am going to vote because ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 8:17 pm

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SANDERS: Honored to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Oh how times flies. This thought leapt to the forefront of my mind over and over again. It started when I had to go back, ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 9:03 pm

Columnists

The power of one vote

I talked about the power of one vote. I talked about this critical time in which we find ourselves. I talked about how so many ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:06 pm

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