.... if he's
still proud of his resolution honoring
James O'Keefe,
racist creep. It becomes clearer than ever what he had against Acorn in his trumped-up "investigation." Many of its members are black. The White Nationalist credential of the man Boozman lauded won't serve Booz too well in the Delta. He might need a passport.
State Sen. Steve Bryles of Blytheville has formed an exploratory committee to run as a Democrat for 1st District Congress. A good addition.
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The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center has scheduled a program at noon Wednesday on Arkansas Razorback Black History. It includes a presentation to former football coach and athletic director Frank Broyles for his "legacy in integrating Razorback sports."
Well. As any long-time fan knows, there's a lot of water under that particular bridge, from Jon Richardson to Nolan Richardson to Nolan Richardson's lawsuit over his firing.
Comes now on this cold day former judge, preacher and provocateur Wendell Griffen with a hot message he delivered to his congregation Sunday on the event. He's not complimentary about a tribute to Broyles, whom he depicts as resistant to integration. After crediting Broyles for the hiring of Richardson (and blaming him for the subsequent firing) Griffen wrote, in part:
However, Broyles refused to recruit black students to play football at the University of Arkansas for many years. As Rus Bradburd states in his biography of Nolan Richardson titled Forty Minutes of Hell to be released February 9 by HarperCollins, "The list of qualified black players who prepped in Arkansas while Broyles was coach--and refusing to desegregate--is damning." Bradburd later writes, "Not only would Frank Broyles be slower to desegregate than anyone else in the Southwest Conference, the famous coach at the big university was slower than virtually all of the other coaches in Arkansas. Ten white-majority colleges within the state of Arkansas desegregated their sports teams before the University of Arkansas."
There's more from the Richardson book, which sounds like it will be spicy.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 15:23:14
But bring a scarf.
...if you live around Hillcrest or the Heights, hit up Allsop park. At least entering from Kavanaugh, there's still plenty of unblemished that's perfect for tromping, especially if you've got a dog or two.
And for would be sledders, I caught a glimpse of someone winding away on the path that leads from near the parking lot of Pulaski Heights Baptist into Allsop. It's a long way down there on a sled, and he was gettin' it. Bet even with the melting, there's plenty of snow left.
Set your links. This is where we'll continuously update the Riverfest line-up as it's gradually announced.
Gary Allan
Friday, Clinton Center stage
Who cares? Mainstream country fans who like it a little gritty. And lots of them if you consider the numbers: Three platinum albums, three number one hits and seven top 10 singles.
Peak of fame? Even though he's been around for years and had chart success, in terms of touring, now might be his peak. Or at least
the beginning of the ascent.
Little River Band
Friday, Triple-S Stage
Who cares? Australian immigrants. Fans of smooth pop, yacht rock. The tens of people who were bummed they didn't get to play last year.
Peak of fame? 1978-1981. The band had six consecutive top ten singles in the U.S. during that time, including their biggest hit
"Reminiscing."
Steve Miller Band
Sunday, Clinton Center Stage
Who cares? Anyone who cares about Maurice, the Space Cowboy, the Gangster of Love or (especially) the Pompatus of Love.
Peak of fame? 1976-1977. That's when "Fly Like an Eagle" and "Book of Dreams" came out, yielding big singles like "Rock'n Me," "Take the Money and Run" and "Jet Airliner."
Robert Cray
Sunday, Triple-S Stage
Who cares? Soul-blues fans.
Peak of fame? Probably in the late- to mid-'80s when he played alongside of the likes of Eric Clapton and John Lee Hooker and won a handful of WC Handy and Grammy awards.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 08:49:41
Little Rock’s blessed with more than its share of Oriental restaurants. One name that doesn’t come up as often as it might have 20 years ago is Forbidden City. You remember Forbidden City, don’t you? Back when Park Plaza was opened, it was the high-class place to eat away from the masses who dotted the Food Court.
If you have been there before, you’re probably going to experience a little déjà vu when you go back. The décor is seemingly untouched from 1988. Fortunately, the food quality is still as good. The prices? They seem to be stuck in a time-warp, too, which is great news if you’re hungry.
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