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Norfolk State College: The Ping Pong Man
“We gon’ kick yo ass, Mister Ping Pong Man. You done done it now, yo ass is grass!”. – “Yeah, let’s get him”. Stagalee was about to leave the Grandy Park Recreation Center not sure exactly what he should do. … Continue reading
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English Leather
Loodie Mae Jenkins sat down and turned on the TV set. It was just about time for “Soul Train” to come on and, like every other Saturday morning before 11 a.m., she took care of all her chores in time … Continue reading
A Friend of the Family
Baby Ray held Bajean’s hand as they watched down the road for Mr. Amos, but he wasn’t coming to see them “Is it time for you to go Mr. Amos? OK, I’ll walk you to the door”. My cousin Clarence … Continue reading
