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May 1, 2020

Black History Fun Fact Friday – Anna M. Mangin

Born in October of 1854 in Louisiana, Anna invented a kitchen tool she called a pastry fork. The system of patents for inventions was not easy for African Americans at the time. Enslaved people were not considered people, they were not US citizens, and the rights of the US constitution did not apply to them.… Continue reading

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April 29, 2020

For Those Who Are Sad

Can I cradle you in the nook of my arms? If you were here, would you let me? Hold you I mean? I don’t just want a hug. I want to hold you so we cry together. Kiss the top of your forehead like a mother would. On the shoulder of comfort, let your tears… Continue reading

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April 29, 2020

Writers Wednesday – Chapter 9: The Women with Blue Eyes

Chapter 9: “The Car Accident” Jason kissed Amarie on the cheek. “Be good,” he commanded. “Alright ma, I’m out,” he said, hugging his mother. Dad had already said his goodbyes and was at the dog track by now. Jason shook his head. That man and the dog track. He had given him some good advice… Continue reading

The Women with Blue Eyes

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April 24, 2020

Stella: Beyond the Colored Line is Live (The Stella Trilogy Book 2)

Beyond the Colored Line is LIVE “This story retells the history of many African-American families alive today. It is a heritage rich with strife and suffering but also filled with a hope and a desire to finally grasp the freedom that has been so elusive and out of reach for so many. At times, I… Continue reading

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April 23, 2020

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – The One Discovered (Chronicles of the Diasodz Book 1) by Yvette M Calleiro

Title: The One Discovered (Chronicles of the Diasodz Book 1) Author: Yvette M Calleiro Print Length: 310 pages Publisher: Yvette M. Calleiro Publication Date: January 25, 2014 Sophia’s life is normal for a seventeen-year-old. She is finishing her last year of High School and dating her best friend even though the relationship lacks passion.… Continue reading

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April 22, 2020

Writers Wednesday – Chapter 8: The Women with Blue Eyes

Chapter 8: “Something You Should Know” E: You need to come in Tina: I know. I’m sorry. I will. E: I’m serious T. Don’t miss another session or I’ll have to report your ass Tina: Lol. I won’t. Although she had added a smiley face and “Lol,” to Erica’s text message, in real life she… Continue reading

The Women with Blue Eyes

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April 21, 2020

New Words

It was either the fresh smell of an expanding vocabulary or the sweet taste of new words on my tongue. Or perhaps the way they moved around in my mind. It was the way they sounded, like soft wings flapping against the air and the effortless inspiration they stirred while teaching me their foundations. It… Continue reading

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