The South and Southern journalism have lost another legendary figure: A.M. "Mac" Secrest, a courageous small town newspaper publisher who stood up for decency when racial tensions in the region were at their peak.
Mac Secrest's courage in fighting racial segregation was beyond dispute. He was often opinionated and frequently outspoken, and he relished a good argument. But he was also an immensely engaging figure who was loved by many and tolerated even by many of the people who fiercely disagreed with him.
The obituary below, prepared by his son David K. Secrest, a long-time reporter and editor, tells more of ...
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This story is the 1,000th to appear on Like the Dew. Yes, this one — the one you are reading. Reaching this milestone was unthinkable a year ago. Some awesome work has appeared on the site since it debuted with a story by the film writer Eleanor Ringel Cater last March 12. Many accomplished writers, some with strong professional credentials, others just beginning to express themselves in public, have contributed work that sings with a genuine elegance.
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In 2008, Susan G. Komen for the CureⓇ celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, with well over one million participants since 2005.
The Komen Race for the Cure Series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.
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OK, sports fans, we know you spent all weekend watching football or the Tour Championship from Atlanta's historic East Lake course. (How 'bout that Lefty? How 'bout that Tiger?)
Now that the weekend's over, we don't want you to suffer total withdrawal, so here's a forum for anyone who wants to talk about sports. You can bring up any topic you want, but here are three questions for starters:
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A native of Adel, Georgia, Eugene Patterson succeeded Ralph McGill as editor of The Atlanta Constitution in 1960. Later, he served as managing editor of the Washington Post and editor of the St. Petersburg Times.
Saturday, he joined in a celebration of the life of his long-time friend and fellow legend of journalism, Bill Emerson, at the First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. The prepared text of Gene Patterson's ringing and poetic eulogy for Mr. Emerson, who died last Tuesday, follows:
Bill Emerson Remembered
By Eugene Patterson
Saturday, August 29, 2009
First Presbyterian Church
Atlanta, GA
Journalism has lost a tower and every man has lost a friend ...
Bill Emerson, whose life is portrayed brilliantly by Doug Cumming in a tribute that also appears on likethedew.com, delivered a remarkable eulogy for his fellow journalist, Celestine Sibley, 10 years ago this month.
A long-time reporter and columnist for The Atlanta Constitution, Ms. Sibley died of cancer at the age of 85 on Aug. 15, 1999. Mr. Emerson died Tuesday at the age of 86. Many of our readers have suggested that we re-print the tribute one legendary journalist paid to another. Mr. Emerson's prepared text was widely circulated among Ms. Sibley's friends and appears below. It honors both of these ...
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