Column: Club 91 was where much of life’s magic happened
“Are you serious? Wow.” That was my reaction when I heard the news that the building known to us as Club 91 was being torn down. As I hung up the phone, a myriad of memories flickered in front of me....
View ArticleFeatured Letter: What ever happened to the awards?
To the editor: My sister Constance (Connie) Hobson, a RHS 1977 graduate, was a star athlete in several women’s sports at Riverhead High School. She received numerous trophies, plaques, and awards that...
View ArticleEqual Time: What’s really harmful is denying racism exists
Regarding Hugh Prestwood’s response to editor Michael White’s column pointing to the “nephew effect” in policing: What time capsule did Mr. Prestwood just climb out of? Is he that naïve to think that...
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Featured Letter: Massacre reveals ever-present race problem
To the editor: The recent racially motivated massacre in an Emanuel A.M.E. Church in South Carolina is an indication that we have a serious race problem. We may not think we have a personal...
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Featured letter: It’s more than a holiday and a dream
Once again we celebrate the life of an extraordinary freedom fighter Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Once again the radio waves are filled with his famous “I Have A Dream” speech. There have been symbolic...
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Letter to the Editor: Young Lives Matter
An influx of Riverhead natives will be returning in June to take part in witnessing another graduating class take that pivotal step across the stage. It is the first step of their journey into the...
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Guest Spot: A day to celebrate the ‘peace and stability’
On Sept. 24 I had the honor of attending a program at Friendship Baptist Church in Flanders, honoring some of its octogenarian church members. These are members who are in their 80s and are “still...
View ArticleGuest Spot: Racism was never invisible, just ignored
A world devoid of racism would be utopian. Unfortunately, its presence is alive and well. Racism is prevalent throughout this country and Riverhead is not exempt. The recent publicized rant filled with...
View ArticleGuest Spot: Waiting for the next three-ring circus act
In light of the recent Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations, juxtapose that to the vile and racist comments against people of Haitian and African descent made by the president of the United States....
View ArticleFeatured Letter: America has put justice to sleep
How long must we continue to endure daily abuses, daily mistreatment and daily injustices? How many more of our fathers and brothers do we have to bury that are being murdered by the hands of a few...
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