Today I honor my father, CSM Spencer Gilliard, who fought in Korea and twice in Nam after serving as a guinea pig in Korea, the only black soldier in his platoon. Here he briefs the Sec. of the Army on troop readiness in Viet Nam. He went on to serve 30 years as a CME pastor. My hero, my father.
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Today I honor my father, CSM Spencer Gilliard, who fought in Korea and twice in Nam after serving as a guinea pig in Korea, the only black soldier in his platoon. Here he briefs the Sec. of the Army on troop readiness in Viet Nam. He went on to serve 30 years as a CME pastor. My hero, my father.
Great day repping Omega at Real Men Read event at Stoneview Elementary. Shared how readers are leaders, which led me to be a writer who has been privileged to work as the comms director for Dr. King's organization, as well as advise HHS appointees for the past five presidents.www.DericGilliard.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Great day repping Omega at Real Men Read event at Stoneview Elementary. Shared how readers are leaders, which led me to be a writer who has been privileged to work as the comms director for Dr. King's organization, as well as advise HHS appointees for the past five presidents.www.DericGilliard.com
Check out a replay of the incomparable Rachel Maddow's Andrew Young:The Dirty Work, Sunday, 9-11 p.m. on MSNBC. Young discusses his challenges negotiating with PLO 46 years ago. Here we are at the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 last summer. www.DericGilliard.com
October 19, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Check out a replay of the incomparable Rachel Maddow's Andrew Young:The Dirty Work, Sunday, 9-11 p.m. on MSNBC. Young discusses his challenges negotiating with PLO 46 years ago. Here we are at the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 last summer. www.DericGilliard.com
President DTW, 45/47: "There's some people who really don't deserve to be taken care of in a shutdown and we'll take care of them in a different way". In 2019, however, he said "all federal employees, those who work and those who don't," will be paid back, once it's over. Tell traffic controllers.
October 8, 2025 at 7:36 AM
President DTW, 45/47: "There's some people who really don't deserve to be taken care of in a shutdown and we'll take care of them in a different way". In 2019, however, he said "all federal employees, those who work and those who don't," will be paid back, once it's over. Tell traffic controllers.
They learned more about black history and institutional racism as it impacts life today. Each holding my first book, which profiles 20 of the consequential "unsung" figures of the civil rights movement. .https://covchurch.org/mercy-justice/sankofa/. Sankofa: Looking back to move forward.
September 29, 2025 at 4:42 AM
They learned more about black history and institutional racism as it impacts life today. Each holding my first book, which profiles 20 of the consequential "unsung" figures of the civil rights movement. .https://covchurch.org/mercy-justice/sankofa/. Sankofa: Looking back to move forward.
Great time this weekend speaking to a Sankofa group in Atlanta, along with two of the SCLC field staff, Lula Joe Williams and J.T. Johnson, both personally hired by Dr. King. They spoke to sojourners from across the country who left Atlanta headed from Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma and Memphis.
September 29, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Great time this weekend speaking to a Sankofa group in Atlanta, along with two of the SCLC field staff, Lula Joe Williams and J.T. Johnson, both personally hired by Dr. King. They spoke to sojourners from across the country who left Atlanta headed from Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma and Memphis.
Great time at Lowery Library in ATL today at author's showcase sharing my two books with a vibrant, lively audience. Also warned of the dangers of losing our democracy and freedom of speech, as we are seeing happen before our eyes. www.DericGilliard.comwww.DericGilliard.com
September 21, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Great time at Lowery Library in ATL today at author's showcase sharing my two books with a vibrant, lively audience. Also warned of the dangers of losing our democracy and freedom of speech, as we are seeing happen before our eyes. www.DericGilliard.comwww.DericGilliard.com
Excited to join other authors at Evelyn G. Lowery for a showcase Saturday, Sept. 20th, at 11:30, in SW Atlanta. Come join us for discussions surrounding our writing process and projects, as well as book signings. Looking forward to meetng some of yu there. www.DericGilliard.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Excited to join other authors at Evelyn G. Lowery for a showcase Saturday, Sept. 20th, at 11:30, in SW Atlanta. Come join us for discussions surrounding our writing process and projects, as well as book signings. Looking forward to meetng some of yu there. www.DericGilliard.com
On 9/1/20, S. LaFraniere of NYT wrote, Trump's top Media Czar pushes Bizarre Conspiricies and warns of an armed revolt. Caputo, with no public health training or education, repped in Trump 45 what the 9 former CDC directors screamed about RFK on 9/1/25: www.huffpost.com/entry/ex-cdc... see p 235
September 2, 2025 at 6:37 AM
On 9/1/20, S. LaFraniere of NYT wrote, Trump's top Media Czar pushes Bizarre Conspiricies and warns of an armed revolt. Caputo, with no public health training or education, repped in Trump 45 what the 9 former CDC directors screamed about RFK on 9/1/25: www.huffpost.com/entry/ex-cdc... see p 235
Ed Martin, Trump goon squad member and former FBI agent charged in Jan. 6th insurrection, standing outside the home of NY Atty Gen. LaTisha James in an attempt to intimidate, is like J. Edgar Hoover telling Dr. King he should commit suicide. apnews.com/article/fbi-.... Previewed here in Trump 45:
August 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Ed Martin, Trump goon squad member and former FBI agent charged in Jan. 6th insurrection, standing outside the home of NY Atty Gen. LaTisha James in an attempt to intimidate, is like J. Edgar Hoover telling Dr. King he should commit suicide. apnews.com/article/fbi-.... Previewed here in Trump 45:
Fellow journalist and KU J-School alum Sam Ford, a long-time tv vet who recently retired, at the NABJ convention in Cleveland. Sam was of the NABJ founders honored as we celebrate the organization's 50th anniversary. Sam bought my new book, The Longest Four Years of My Life, www.DericGilliard.com
August 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Fellow journalist and KU J-School alum Sam Ford, a long-time tv vet who recently retired, at the NABJ convention in Cleveland. Sam was of the NABJ founders honored as we celebrate the organization's 50th anniversary. Sam bought my new book, The Longest Four Years of My Life, www.DericGilliard.com
Newly elected National Association of Black Journalists’ President Erirn Haines honored at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s 66th Annual Convention tonight in ATL. Haines was presented the George Curry Jounalism Award by new SCLC President DeMark Liggins, Sr. www.DericGilliard.com
August 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Newly elected National Association of Black Journalists’ President Erirn Haines honored at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s 66th Annual Convention tonight in ATL. Haines was presented the George Curry Jounalism Award by new SCLC President DeMark Liggins, Sr. www.DericGilliard.com
Newly elected National Association of Black Journalists’ President Erirn Haines honored at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s 66th Annual Convention tonight in ATL. Haines was presented the George Curry Jounalism Award by new SCLC President DeMark Liggins, Sr. www.DericGilliard.com
August 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Newly elected National Association of Black Journalists’ President Erirn Haines honored at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s 66th Annual Convention tonight in ATL. Haines was presented the George Curry Jounalism Award by new SCLC President DeMark Liggins, Sr. www.DericGilliard.com
Excited to spend time with former SCLC Youth Director Brenda Davenport and the new leadership team of President Liggins at the SCLC's 66th Convention Dinner Friday. Here I am with SCLC staff 30 years ago (left) with one of my favorite books, The Spook Who Sat by the Door. www.DericGilliard.com
August 15, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Excited to spend time with former SCLC Youth Director Brenda Davenport and the new leadership team of President Liggins at the SCLC's 66th Convention Dinner Friday. Here I am with SCLC staff 30 years ago (left) with one of my favorite books, The Spook Who Sat by the Door. www.DericGilliard.com
Awesome time making connections in Cleveland at 50th anniversary of NABJ. Interaction with 2 fellow scribes I was excited to see who bought my books at a pitch session featuring literary agent and senior publicist Laini Brown, who offered advice to a host of aspiring authors. www.DericGilliard.com
August 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Awesome time making connections in Cleveland at 50th anniversary of NABJ. Interaction with 2 fellow scribes I was excited to see who bought my books at a pitch session featuring literary agent and senior publicist Laini Brown, who offered advice to a host of aspiring authors. www.DericGilliard.com
August 5, 2025 at 5:12 AM
There have never been more Americans sick and tired-fed up-with the MAGA mantra, including the Trump faithful. But... will it finally stick? Could fellow young girl lover J Epstien actually be the catalyst that sheers the veneer off of "Teflon Don? Stay tuned. Must see TV. www.DericGilliard.com
July 18, 2025 at 6:21 AM
There have never been more Americans sick and tired-fed up-with the MAGA mantra, including the Trump faithful. But... will it finally stick? Could fellow young girl lover J Epstien actually be the catalyst that sheers the veneer off of "Teflon Don? Stay tuned. Must see TV. www.DericGilliard.com
Of course Trump would claim the U.S. has "too many non-working holidays" on Juneteenth, the day celebrating the freedom of black people who built the wealth of this nation during nearly 400 years as enslaved, uncompensated, denegrated, non-citizens.
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June 20, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Of course Trump would claim the U.S. has "too many non-working holidays" on Juneteenth, the day celebrating the freedom of black people who built the wealth of this nation during nearly 400 years as enslaved, uncompensated, denegrated, non-citizens.
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Beautiful witness at Atlanta City Hall this week honoring a true unsung 'shero' of the modern civil rights movement, my dear friend, Brenda Davenport. Brenda, born weighing 2 lbs, now needs a kidney, was once the youngest member of the SCLC Board and its youth dir in the 90s. www.DericGilliard.com
June 20, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Beautiful witness at Atlanta City Hall this week honoring a true unsung 'shero' of the modern civil rights movement, my dear friend, Brenda Davenport. Brenda, born weighing 2 lbs, now needs a kidney, was once the youngest member of the SCLC Board and its youth dir in the 90s. www.DericGilliard.com
ATL Pastor Jamal Bryant, the leader of the boycott against Target and Dollar General over their abandonment of D.E.I. in the era of Donald Trump: "Only two percent of Dollar General's leadership is African-American," even thoug they mainly serve black and poor working class people, urban and rural.
June 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
ATL Pastor Jamal Bryant, the leader of the boycott against Target and Dollar General over their abandonment of D.E.I. in the era of Donald Trump: "Only two percent of Dollar General's leadership is African-American," even thoug they mainly serve black and poor working class people, urban and rural.
If you're local, please join me at the Redan Hairston Library Wednesday, June 11th, when for a pre-Juneteenth event. I will talk about the unsung heroes and 'sheroes' of the modern civil rights movement who non-violently challenged the nation towards justice and equality. www.DericGilliard.com
June 8, 2025 at 4:27 AM
If you're local, please join me at the Redan Hairston Library Wednesday, June 11th, when for a pre-Juneteenth event. I will talk about the unsung heroes and 'sheroes' of the modern civil rights movement who non-violently challenged the nation towards justice and equality. www.DericGilliard.com
I will join a group of AL activists Monday speaking to the Sorensen Center for Moral & Ethics Leadership, a civil rights seminar for athletes, a meet & greet with College of Life Sciences and a reunion dinner Monday at BYU in beautiful Provo, UT.
March 17, 2025 at 7:25 AM
I will join a group of AL activists Monday speaking to the Sorensen Center for Moral & Ethics Leadership, a civil rights seminar for athletes, a meet & greet with College of Life Sciences and a reunion dinner Monday at BYU in beautiful Provo, UT.
First day at BYU. Looking forward to the honor of discussing the contributions of the 1961 Freedom Riders, who had courage to journey south in two buses to test the 1960 SC decision in Boynton v. Virginia that segregation of interstate transportation facilities www.history.com/topics/black...
March 17, 2025 at 7:21 AM
First day at BYU. Looking forward to the honor of discussing the contributions of the 1961 Freedom Riders, who had courage to journey south in two buses to test the 1960 SC decision in Boynton v. Virginia that segregation of interstate transportation facilities www.history.com/topics/black...
Had a great time this weekend hanging out with the courageous members of SCOPE in Montgomery as they celebrated their 60th anniversary. White students were recruited by Dr. King in 1965 to educate and register black people who had never voted in the south. kinginstitute.stanford.edu/summer-commu...
March 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Had a great time this weekend hanging out with the courageous members of SCOPE in Montgomery as they celebrated their 60th anniversary. White students were recruited by Dr. King in 1965 to educate and register black people who had never voted in the south. kinginstitute.stanford.edu/summer-commu...
Great time tonight at opening session of the 60th anniversary of SCOPE, the Summer Community Organization for Political Education project of the SCLC. Dr. King visited dozens of colleges in 1965 recruiting white students south to help. 60 years later, they are meeting again in Montgomery, AL.
March 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Great time tonight at opening session of the 60th anniversary of SCOPE, the Summer Community Organization for Political Education project of the SCLC. Dr. King visited dozens of colleges in 1965 recruiting white students south to help. 60 years later, they are meeting again in Montgomery, AL.