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No One is You And That is Your Power
I still go to libraries. I got my first library card at the Hall Branch Library on 48th in Michigan on Chicago’s south side. I was thirteen years old and still needed my mother’s signature. I wasn’t into Black History back then. I chose this library because I wanted to check out books, and it was… Continue reading
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Humility vs. Fear
There is a humility that is sacred and far more valuable than any tangible thing. Then there is a humility rooted in fear. This humility is not real. It is the mask we wear when we are afraid to step outside of our comfort zones. It is the fear of being “too much.” It is… Continue reading
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The Lost Publisher’s Weekly Editorial Review of Renaissance: The Nora White Story
I forgot I sought an editorial review from Publisher’s Weekly two years ago. When I didn’t hear back, I assumed they declined me. Turns out they did publish the review but I don’t remember being notified so I never saw it. I know I haven’t blogged much. I have not felt up to it too… Continue reading
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The Fragility of Life
“Come celebrate with me that every day something has tried to kill me and has failed.” – Lucille Clifton Last week, on Saturday, October 3, 2020, I buried my mother. On Tuesday, September 22nd, we learned she might not make it. That night, I spent the night in the basement on the couch watching Grey’s… Continue reading
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