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Monthly Archives: July 2012
NOT one of Aunt Haggie’s children!
Thank heavens for records of former slaves that survived to document the everyday unsung victories over the institution of slavery: The famed letter written by an ex-slave in response to his former master’s request that he return to the plantation, … Continue reading
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Black v. White culture
Yesterday, half of the NAACP audience gave Mitt Romney a standing ovation after he addressed the convention. Extracting those members of the audience planted by the candidate, the remaining folk standing did so because that is what’s done in black … Continue reading
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Black women as Superwomen
Ebony magazine headline SUPERWOMAN SYNDROME: Are Black Women Killing Themselves to be Strong? Reminded me of a session in marriage counseling with husband #1. I was lamenting not being able to be June Cleaver (“Leave it to Beaver” mom) because … Continue reading
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Aunt Haggie’s children
Aunt Haggie’s children On a recent visit with a 90 year old cousin, she became annoyed with the imprudent behavior of her fellow church members in preparation for Sunday service. Instead of using the N word to describe their ignorant … Continue reading
The Eastern Shore of Virginia
My mother’s family is from the Eastern Shore. A unique parcel of land south of Delaware and Maryland on the peninsula. Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglas were born further north on the Eastern shore of Maryland. I spent summers on the Eastern … Continue reading
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“Sing the praises of our ancestors”
A post by Rosemary Mullally touched my soul because it conveyed the burning desire deep within me to collect and share the stories of my family: “As an African American living in a country and a society of Africans, I can’t help … Continue reading
Health care and the Affordable car act (ACA)
The ACA requires those who do not have health insurance to make a sacrifice so that (1) emergency rooms are used as true emergencies and not as primary health care; and (2) so that local taxes which support the indigent … Continue reading
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