Students Say "Best film I've ever seen!"

Students Say "Best film I've ever seen!"
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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Bellingham Pair Create Film About EARLY CIVIL RIGHTS PROTEST in Oklahoma City - By Dean Kahn

JANUARY 2015

Dean Kahn is a long time reporter for the Bellingham Herald and he loves history. He is the one that first introduced me to the book called THE RACE BEAT by Gene Roberts & Hank Klibanoff. It's a FANTASTIC book, a true page turner. I highly recommend everyone read it!

I am including some excerpts below from his interview with us.

Dean Kahn
The Bellingham Herald 

" ... “Children of the Civil Rights” arrives amid heightened awareness about race relations in the country, including recent protests over police conduct in black communities, and the 50th anniversary in March of the pivotal march from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama.

Clifford said the early campaign in Oklahoma City is a reminder that people can bring about positive change without turning to violence.

“This film shows how powerful nonviolence is, and how important the youn are in making change,” she said. ..."

Check out Dean's full article!





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