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Author Archives: James Hammonds

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Can African-Americans forgive the sins of the past?

by James Hammonds May 30, 2007February 10, 2021

Living in the Wind is a play being performed at Creative Arts Theater, which asks the question, “Can a man and woman, married during slavery, separated by circumstances, reunited after 12 years during Reconstruction, live happily ever after?” The reunion is bittersweet for the couple because they are confronted by ghosts of their past.

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Austin legislators, show us the money … and the jobs

by James Hammonds February 8, 2006February 10, 2021
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Why bring in outsiders to address the issue of violence?

by James Hammonds January 18, 2006February 10, 2021
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How much of an impact has Danny Davis had on Austin?

by James Hammonds January 4, 2006February 10, 2021
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By our praiseworthy actions shall we be known

by James Hammonds December 21, 2005February 10, 2021
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Do we have faith in ourselves and in each other?

by James Hammonds November 23, 2005February 10, 2021
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Courage and sacrifice are the keys to making Austin strong

by James Hammonds October 26, 2005February 10, 2021
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Austin needs a clear vision to rally around

by James Hammonds August 31, 2005February 10, 2021
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Become a ‘servant leader,’ join our Labor of Love

by James Hammonds August 10, 2005February 10, 2021
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Black leaders’ legacy: no substantive legislation

by James Hammonds July 27, 2005February 10, 2021

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