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Sylvester Douglas Thompson last visited Kalispell, where he was born and raised, in 2009. He’s pictured at Norm’s News. (Photos courtesy of Sylvester Douglas Thompson)

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A mother's advice helps Kalispell native navigate racial waters
February 26, 2017 4 a.m.

A mother's advice helps Kalispell native navigate racial waters

Sylvester Douglas Thompson’s mother gave him some sage advice at an early age: no matter how ugly the words, they can’t hurt you.