Tag Archives: VA
Travel Tuesday: Reclaiming History in Richmond, One Cousin at a Time
The above picture was taken this weekend in Richmond, Va where I joined people from all over the country to participate in the first national gathering of Coming to the Table. CTTT is an organization that aims to address and … Continue reading
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Words of Wisdom Wednesday: MLK’s Vision Manifested
In his historic speech given at the march on Washington, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said that one day, “the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the … Continue reading
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Monumental Monday: Freedom’s Fortess National Park
Two weeks ago on November 1st, President Barack Obama signed a proclamation designating Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA. a National monument. Fort Monroe is the site where slavery had it’s beginning and ending here in the U.S. I learned about … Continue reading
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Joy of the Journey
Last night I spent several hours researching in the tall stacks of a nearby college where the vibrant tree above stands at the campus entrance, a festive welcome to the all girls school in rural Virginia. The smell of musty … Continue reading
