The story of Tuskegee airmen in WWII is a must see for those who care about justice and for those who are unwilling to let stories of courage die. Directly from the Jim Crow rule of law at the time, facing the reality that Jim Crow ways of thinking and living were alive and well on the battlefield, these men fought Hitler's army, sometimes their own fellow airmen, and for freedom in America, creating along the way an incredible legacy.
See this link for more details.
Check out this one as well.
Put at the top of the use of your entertainment dollar that of seeing this movie. I'm also going to go buy the book from which this movie was taken.
Hit this link for some background on the movie.
let justice roll
The purposes of this blog are as follows: to research, write, and present information relative primarily to the plight of the Black farmer and family; to provide students with opportunities to engage in advocacy; to discuss ideas of racism, discrimination, and the community of faith; to study public policy and its impact on matters related to injustice; and to integrate theology and social advocacy.
About Us
- Waymon R. Hinson, Ph.D.
- Ada, Oklahoma, United States
- I am a former university professor of marriage and family therapy and social science at three universities in West Virgina, Texas, and California. Developing social justice teams, writing and researching, advocating, and blogging have been parts of my life since 1993. My "day job" these days involves development of policy and programs for strong families for the Chickasaw Nation. My avocation is working on behalf of Black farmers.
social justice teams
Resources and friends
- Abilene Christian University Homepage
- Big Country Family Therapy Associates
- Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association (BFAA)
- Concerned Citizens of Tillery
- Dionne
- Grant Family Farm
- Greg's Photography
- Larry James Urban Daily
- Micah P. Hinson
- Muhammad Farms
- National Black Farmers Association (NBFA)
- Spencer Wood's Website
- Vern Switzer: "The Watermelon Man"