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Columnists

History allows us to celebrate and overcome

I am so glad I tapped into Black history. Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, February 9, 2011 4:45 pm

Columnists

Help for Black Belt must come from within

I think it is wonderful that Gov. Robert Bentley appointed Ron Sparks to head Alabama Office of Rural Development. Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, February 1, 2011 10:52 pm

Columnists

When times get tough, hope is powerful

I believe that when we embrace hope with belief and faith, everything becomes possible. Hope is powerful. Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, January 25, 2011 11:33 pm

Columnists

We must counter hate with love

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The very sound of the name raises powerful images in our minds. One of the enduring images for me came ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Thursday, January 20, 2011 12:29 am

Columnists

Gifts come in different wrappings

I want to follow up on last week’s column about giving. I want to share an experience with you. It touched and enlightened me. I ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, January 4, 2011 10:54 pm

Columnists

Unexpected gifts can be powerful

Giving is powerful.  I write this partly because we say that this is the season to give.  However, I write to say that every season ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, December 28, 2010 11:05 pm

Columnists

As expected, session is a power play

I was hoping that this special session was not really about reducing the power of some and increasing the power of others. I was hoping ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, December 14, 2010 11:20 pm

Columnists

Shotgun blast of session has broader aim

We are going in a special session of the Alabama Legislature. This is a special session that really makes me wonder. But I am going ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, December 8, 2010 11:15 pm

Opinion

If it’s not one thing, it’s another

“Hank, the black farmers appropriation passed the U. S. Senate. Isn’t that wonderful? I am celebrating!” Those words burst forth over the phone from Heather ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:52 pm

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Stories are very powerful

Stories are powerful. Stories are especially powerful to those growing in our lives. I was reminded of the power of stories as Faya Rose and ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, November 24, 2010 12:29 am

Columnists

Counting your blessings

People are watching me. I see how they look at me when they talk with me. I hear how they say, “How are you?” I ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Friday, November 19, 2010 10:07 pm

Opinion

Election Day brings sweeping changes

It was a massive electoral wave, bringing massive victory to some and massive defeat to others. I was among those experiencing the pain of massive ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, November 10, 2010 9:56 pm

Columnists

We took a chance and did the best we could

They say, “Politics is the art of the possible.” I suspect they really mean “politics is the art of the probable.” In any event, I ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, November 3, 2010 2:50 am

Columnists

A mean spirit is on the loose

“I heard if the Republicans win the election, their first act of business was going to be sending this monkey back to his cage …” ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, October 26, 2010 11:06 pm

Opinion

High voter turnout will give party a voice

The arrests had begun. The rumors had been flying for months. I was certain that indictments would come out in October to have maximum adverse ... Read more

by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, October 12, 2010 10:29 pm

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