In the year 2017, Henrietta Antoinin and I live in the same neighborhood. We are dear friends – connected in spirit. We’ve seen some
JOHN B. SMITH, SR. – An Atlanta History Maker and a Friend In Deed!
Written in 2010 from notes and an extensive interview with John. He is my neighbor. What I remember and cherish most is when we
C. T. Vivian’s Place in History is Secure!
Written in 2010. Dr. Vivian is a walking-talking history book. Maybe I know this because our paths cross so very much lately. We show
Atlanta’s Black Heritage
Our reputation certainly precedes us; and it is said that Atlanta is the Black Mecca. I heard through the grape vine that Tom Joyner
Carolyn Long Banks – Truly A History Maker
Written in 2010. Carolyn and I are Sorors and she is a part of my “sister-girl network.” The week we spent together in Chicago,
Memorable Connections: Reverend Doctor Walter L. Kimbrough
Written in 2008. Reverend Kimbrough is always going to be my pastor and my friend. . . . and I am glad I know
M. Yvette Miller – A Sister in the Spirit: Making History All of Her Life
We met in 2007 and I wrote this piece about her in 2008. When Yvette was looking for someone to work with her for
What Manner of man was Maynard Holbrook Jackson? A Tribute to his life and legacy
This is an article that I was asked to write about Maynard Holbrook Jackson, the former Mayor of Atlanta. This started me writing about
Black History Makers in Atlanta – The heritage of Black Atlanta is alive and well!
I find myself telling stories about things that happened “back in the day.” I have been told by many people whom I meet that