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When Marguerite Johnson, better known to us all as Maya Angelou, passed away earlier this week at the age of 86, a true Renaissance Woman exitted life’s center stage.
Born into an era that clung tightly to the tenets … Read the rest
The novels of Beverly Jenkins are fictional flights of fancy, a collection of historical and contemporary tales that will transport readers from one century and scenario to the next.
No matter where her African-American characters start—-a 1700s Boston tavern, a … Read the rest
Layla, our Resident Princess, will be starting kindergarten this fall. Although she’s excited to attend the same school as Big Sis in a few months, Baby Girl won’t be entirely new to the process because of her time in pre-school.… Read the rest
Making a first best friend, picking the right classes in junior high or landing an important job interview are anxiety-inducing milestones for any of us. But what if you’re also navigating through life with a disability or special needs? How … Read the rest
Several years ago, on a cold and quiet November morning, Nicola Graham
awakened from a sound sleep and instantly plunged into a real-life nightmare, a terrifying struggle with an armed and unhinged ex-boyfriend who left her battered, bleeding and on … Read the rest