Memories
By Brenda Scantlebury, July 30, 2015 I often think of the times of my childhood days, when children had fun really playing. I remember when I, my brothers, cousins and friends used to build things. I remember when we used … Continued
Mother McCray, July 30, 2014 We were living on a part of the land my father was left by his father. We raised colts, chickens, cows and horses. My grandfather planted okra, string beans, cabbage, mustard greens and sweet potatoes. … Continued
By Shirley Cullison, October 2014 — I remember trick or treating as a child, and while there were some candy treats, we were mostly the proud owners of a bag full of assorted fruits and nuts! My brothers and sisters … Continued
By Joan Bunting, January 17, 2013 — When I was a child, I stuttered very bad. I heard later when I was older that it could have been caused by my sisters and my older brother scaring me a lot. … Continued
By Mo McCooper, April 14, 2011 — Starting in the summer between 7th and 8th grade when I was still under 5 feet tall, I would hide in a big bunch of bushes next to the town playground and find … Continued
By Moopy, October 21, 2014 My sister Cynthia and I would walk to school most every morning, this being high school. But this particular day she didn’t go because she had the flu and had to stay at home. So, … Continued
By Grace Matthews, September 29, 2015 My story today is about the old saying that if you walk under a ladder you will have back luck. Well, when I was about 10 years old, I was on my way to … Continued
By Saja Day, October 7, 2014 I used to live with my grandmother, two older sisters, two first cousins, an aunt, and three of my uncles in Memphis, Tennessee. I was, I thought, a happy little girl in that I … Continued