Honoring the Past, Building a Future
I'm thinking of John Jesso today. I first met him when I went to his office to inquire about starting the blog, Main Street Rocky Mount. Would I be stepping on anyone's toes? John listened to my ideas and without hesitation, said, "I would love your help in highlighting the beautiful story of Rocky Mount." 316 published … Continue reading John Jesso Remains Rocky Mount’s Codega
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE MOVIE CLIP- DAVE Dave is a 1993 film about an affable temp agency owner with an uncanny resemblance to the U.S. President. To avoid a potentially explosive scandal when the President goes into a coma, Dave is put in his place. This scene is a wonderful moment when Dave acts … Continue reading Taking the Lead From the Movie – Dave – City Government Leadership Doing The Right Thing – Part 1
1) Take a look at this Link announcing the Salisbury Fall House Tour - CLICK HERE 2) Mark the date on your calendar as a possible adventure to Salisbury NC. They say it takes three years to create a lasting event. A modest beginning, a second year that builds on the purpose of the event … Continue reading Come Fly With Me, Let’s Fly Away – For Inspiration in Salisbury NC For A Rocky Mount Tour
In the 1960’s Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson showed up where ever racial incidents occurred. Over the years, we have countless photographs that show them standing in the front row, mourning with a mother, praying with groups who suffered another injustice. They have spent their adult lives advancing black Americans. Sixty years later in every … Continue reading Is The Black Community Black Enough – Getting Away With Wrong Doing
A Finely Crafted Opinion Piece By Randy Adcox - June 3, 2020 By now many of you have probably heard about the city council voting 6-1 yesterday to move our Confederate Monument. Last night, I watched the video of the yesterday's proceedings and frankly, I have mixed feelings about what I … Continue reading Sharing: A Randy Adcox ‘Concerned Citizens’ Post – Removal of the Monument Vote Takes Place During A Budget Meeting
I know everyone's mind is on the results of the state audit. The impact of this opening salvo produced nary a resignation, no one took responsibility for anything, and the piece de resistance, refutable evidence was 'racially motivated and fueled by white supremacists.' One of my favorite quotations is, ”We have investigated ourselves and found ourselves … Continue reading The Secret Garden ll on Tarboro Street at Five Points Celebrating A Small Downtown Business
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