Howard Bankhead is a blog writer for the African-American Golfers Digest. In 2018, Mayor Tommy Battle of the City of Huntsville proclaimed September 2 as Howard Bankhead Day. In 2023, Bankhead was inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame.
Peace-walking monks entered Alabama this week, greeted warmly by communities along their route—and I can’t stop watching the videos.
Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile walk for peace across the United States arrived in our state, and the scenes of welcome and kindness have genuinely moved me. From the photos and videos, I was especially struck by the positive responses from everyday Alabamians. Given the constant negative political noise that permeates our news and social media, I never imagined seeing such an outpouring of love, respect, and hospitality from our fellow citizens…