Proper Addressing
By Norman Cain, July 25, 2019 — Yesterday a fortyish aged man who resides on my street called me “old man” and then “Pops.” I immediately informed him that I found both terms unacceptable. He apologized and asked me if … Continued
By Norman Cain, July 25, 2019 — Yesterday a fortyish aged man who resides on my street called me “old man” and then “Pops.” I immediately informed him that I found both terms unacceptable. He apologized and asked me if … Continued
By Norman Cain, July 18, 2014 — During the fall of 1967, when I was a cadet at the United States Army military police school at Fort Gordon, Georgia, at least 70% of the training consisted of classroom instruction. One day, a … Continued
By Jean Pino, January 26, 2020 — The happiest day of my life was marrying [my husband]. We had a good life. The next best thing was having children. We had [my daughter], Joe, and Brian. We had a lot … Continued
By Viola Paul, December 12, 2019 — I don’t have any great exciting stories to tell. Most of my life was spent in the same South Philadelphia home and neighborhood. I am 89 years old and have lived in the same … Continued
By Jewel Grace, October 10, 2019 — I am a walking miracle. I have survived two kidney transplants, bipolar disorder, and many panic attacks. How? You might ask. With determination, grit, art, music, friends, a loving congregation, my higher power … Continued
By Aparecida De Souza, October 24, 2019 — Because of many straining circumstances surrounding the birth of my younger daughter, as well as the early years of her babyhood, I used to spend hours and hours near her crib, praying … Continued
By Kashmira Kapadia, October 7, 2019 — … [My son] completed his undergraduate studies in a different state in India than we lived. Going to college in India was a big deal in the 1970s, but going to school out of state … Continued
By Lady Gray, February 2, 2015 — For years, I was the Queen of Procrastinators and then I decided to write a fiction book. I stuck with it until I got it done in 2003. It took me a year … Continued
By Lady Gray, May 26, 2015 — HAIR! It has always been a sensitive subject for African American women. When I was little, I remember being so proud of my pigtails. I didn’t have long plats but I was pleased … Continued
By Lady Gray, March 1, 2019 — At my church, I am the unofficial fact presenter when it comes to Black History. Even though it is celebrated every February which has been recognized as Black History Month, I believe in … Continued