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Basketball can shine in Norfolk

David Squires — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 18:47:17 -0500

The biggest sports news for some time in Hampton Roads recently hit with a resounding thud for most local fans. But I'm thinking most everyone will eventually wake up.

The achievement of 'Red Tails'

David Squires — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:30:00 -0500

The new movie"Red Tails"finally gave me a chance to see in dramatic fashion the story of the all-black aerial fighter squadron that I read about many years ago in books from my parents and other relatives.

Cornel West channels MLK at W& M

David Squires — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:46:00 -0500

Noted scholar, author and activist Cornel West was once dubbed the "smartest brother on the planet" by national radio commentator Tom Joyner.

We're halfway to MLK's dream

David Squires — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:43:09 -0500

Were the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. around today, he would look out and be proud of an America for which his non-violent movement helped to lay the groundwork. King would be proud of a range of advancements in education, politics, economic development and religion. However, he certainly would not give a hearty high-five for a job well done.

Face our dirty little (big) secret

David Squires — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:27:00 -0500

A powerful display of how race is played out in America was reported last week by Daily Press staff writer Samieh Shalash . The report came out of a "Project Inclusion" camp by 61 Hampton city schools students and staff members in Williamsburg.

Resolve to change behavior

David Squires — Wed, 4 Jan 2012 18:56:15 -0500

If you want to keep on getting what you are getting, keep on doing what you are doing because insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome.

7 Predictions for 757 in 2012

David Squires — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:47:00 -0500

I have a bold outlook for Hampton Roads for 2012, including breakthroughs in several areas — politics, sports, religion and education.

757 Santas make year merry

David Squires — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:12:13 -0500

My 2011 lineup of the Seven Santas from 757 includes community and business leaders, athletes and bar owners. For many, they help make the year merry and bright.

Hazing should not be condoned

David Squires — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:36:00 -0500

Hazing is stupid.

Feeding 1,000 offers food, fellowship

David Squires — Wed, 7 Dec 2011 18:55:50 -0500

If you missed the community festival known as Feeding 5,000, don't fret. Organizers are holding a similar, but smaller event a week from Saturday.