‘Cover Stories’ Archives
50 Years of the alley with 42 years of “Dave’s Dumpster” and “Spirit of Phillips” Cartoons
Dave Moore and Linnea Hadaway have enriched almost every issue of the alley for the last 42 years with two cartoon series, “Dave’s Dumpster” and “Spirit of Phillips.” Moore moved to Phillips in 1983. He and partner Linnea Hadaway have observed waves of change in the Phillips Community for over 40 years while working in medicine, literature, and education. Encouraged by former alley Editor Steve Compton, they began the "Spirit of Phillips” cartoon series in 1987. Dave was enthralled by the life and quotations of Wendell Phillips, heavily influenced by Ann Greene Phillips, which he read in the biography “Wendell Phillips: Prophet of Liberty” by Oscar Sherwin. “Our neighborhood is named after this freedom fighter. Linnea and I are proud to illustrate quotations from his speeches. I like sharing art with my neighbors. I wish some would say ‘I can do better than that’ and send in their own!” With their unique creativity and artistic abilities, Dave [...]
Welcome, Daemeah Karbeah
the NEW Alley Communications Community Connector! Alley Communications, nonprofit publisher of the alley, has created a new part-time staff position, the Community Connector. We sought someone who has a close relationship with the Phillips Community, and interests and skills that would support the growth of the alley and its publisher, Alley Communications. “Throughout my career, I’ve worked across various industries, from human rights advocacy to business consulting. My experience includes managing marketing for large-scale events, creating social campaigns, and utilizing data-driven insights to strengthen outreach efforts. I’m especially passionate about using communications to build authentic community relationships and create positive change. Outside of work, you’ll probably find me taking care of my plants, napping with my cat, or diving into a random research rabbit hole!” (Daemeah Karbeah) We are eager to announce that after interviewing, Daemeah [...]
Gary Fife, Legendary Journalist
Author of May 1986 Leonard Peltier Article By the alley Gary Dale Fife, a legendary journalist and cherished soul, departed this world on January 14, 2024, at the age of 73 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on September 21, 1950. Fife was still hosting radio shows and writing a weekly column when he died. Gary was a career veteran of journalism, with more than 50 years of experience in print, radio and television. He specialized in national Native and governmental affairs, spending 11 years in Washington, D.C. Gary (Creek-Cherokee) was hired as Migizi Communications’ first Executive Director and News Director in 1981. He came from the American Indian Press Association and Association on American Indian Affairs and had formal and professional training in journalism. He broadcasted Migizi’s First Person Radio from the Peace Center building at 2300 Cedar Avenue, on land now part of the expanded East Phillips Park. Journalism was Gary’s lifeblood. He was a trailblazer [...]
