Poetry

As I Grew Older By Langston Hughes It was a long time ago.I have almost forgotten my dream.But it was there then,In front of me,Bright like a sun—My dream.And then the wall rose,Rose slowly,Slowly,Between me and my dream.Rose until it touched the sky—The wall.Shadow.I am black.I lie down in the […]

Memphis is recognized for some Black Girl Magic!

Shelby County Tennessee, which includes the city of Memphis has reason to be proud this week!  MSNBC news  spotlighted some serious “Black Girl Magic” on the All In With Chris Hayes program.  MSNBC highlighted that there were twenty African American women elected to political offices (local and statewide) in the county during the […]

Extra, Extra, “Eat”, all about it!

    Chef Marcus Samuelsson has teamed up with PBS to bring the public a new series titled, No Passport Required.  Chef Samuelsson will visit six cities in the United States taking viewers on a global culinary journey where we do not have to take flight.  The six cities expected […]