Dan Blocker: A Big Man Against Racism

Dan Blocker: A Big Man Against Racism I’ve written before about white celebrities who were ahead of their time in being allies for the civil rights movement. Click on the names of Frank Sinatra, Mr. Rogers, and Betty White to … Continue reading →

Mr. Rogers vs. Racism

Presbyterian minister Fred Rogers, one of the most beloved Americans of the 20th century, hosted the PBS TV series “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” for 33 years, modeling kindness, compassion, and love for children nationwide. On May 9, 1969, during a troubling … Continue reading →