Tag Archives: Martin Luther King

Woolworth’s

Posted on January 16, 2017 by vanbytheriver

As we celebrate another MLK Day, and prepare for a new administration that leaves us with a lot of questions and skepticism, I thought I’d share an older post. I always believed in his message of peaceful protest. I still … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Childhood, Entertainment, Family, Food, Inspiration, News, Politics | Tagged 1960 Protests, Charleston, Martin Luther King, Underground Railroad, Woolworth's | 81 Comments

50th Anniversary. Selma and Vietnam

Posted on March 9, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Growing up in the 1960’s was a challenge. This weekend marked the anniversary of 2 very different events. Much deserved attention has been focused on the civil rights tragedy at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama on March 7, … Continue reading →