When I came to Alabama in 1978, I was a 24-year old who didn't know the state had a beach. All I knew about Alabama was its reputation for beatings, bombings and prejudice. I've learned a lot over the years. Most of all, I've learned to be eternally optimistic about my state and the South. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Real Heroes. Do We Dishonor Them When We Hate One Another?

 Long-time writer and essayist Frances Coleman shares her insights. The South is not all magnolias in the moonlight. Neither is it all racism and violence. Southerners are just like you. Listen and see.Frances Coleman worked for newspapers for more than 40 years. She's been a reporter, editorial writer, columnist and editorial page editor. She has been heard on the BBC and the Rachel Maddow show, and had her column distributed nationwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.