Once Upon a Time
Adeola James, Arlin Gordon, Benita Cooper, August 31, 2011 Once upon a time, before the eyes were below the knees, people lived together as one family. We cooked and shared what we had. It was a great time for children. … Continued
Adeola James, Arlin Gordon, Benita Cooper, August 31, 2011 Once upon a time, before the eyes were below the knees, people lived together as one family. We cooked and shared what we had. It was a great time for children. … Continued
By Dolores Frank, August 17, 2011 — While growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood, the children were friends and the adults all participated in the rearing of the children. The children would play energetic games outdoors most of the day … Continued
By Adeola James, August 3, 2011 — I knew a young lady around twenty three years of age, lively, adventurous, and always trying things out. For example, she would jump on a train in Paris and since the fare can … Continued
By Mary Pop-in, August 3, 2011 — Overwhelmed
By LeTretta Jones, May 31, 2016 — I have always enjoyed the summertime with its color of flaming bronze burning with blazing sunlight. In my youthful years, it was my time to run and turn my face up toward the … Continued
By Lady Gray, October 4, 2016 — There was one particular job interview I had that I cannot forget. The interviewer asked me a question no one had ever asked before. He asked, “What was the very first job that … Continued
By Robert D. Bailey, October 14, 2016 — I do not remember my grandfather’s face. He was tall, but all adults are tall to a 5-year-old. He did not talk much, but when he did speak his voice was a … Continued
By Ernestine Garnett-Banas, October 18, 2016 — Looking Forward
By Barbara Garnett, October 18, 2016 — Did you know that there are many degrees of happiness? There are things in nature that can have good or evil meanings. Life is ever teaching and ever learning. Find good and healthy … Continued
By Norman Cain, December 5, 2016 — Generally speaking, Saturday afternoon was the only time that black folk had time to relax. The week found them toiling in the field from sun-up to sun-down each day. Some would be migrant … Continued