Columnists
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 ...
Hank Sanders, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal
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 ...
by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 6:29 pm
Columnists
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 ...
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 ...
by Hank Sanders, Saturday, February 24, 2018 2:24 pm
Columnists
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 ...
by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, February 14, 2018 8:22 pm
Columnists
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 ...
by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, February 7, 2018 9:44 pm
Columnists
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 ...
by Hank Sanders, Saturday, February 3, 2018 4:15 pm
Columnists
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 ...
by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 8:03 pm
Columnists
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. ...
by Hank Sanders, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 7:32 pm
Columnists
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 ...
by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 8:43 pm
Columnists
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 ...
by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 8:50 pm
Columnists
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.
by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:54 pm
Columnists
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 ...
by Hank Sanders, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 8:17 pm
Columnists
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, ...
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 ...