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Ten Plus Two More: The Legend of the Rosenwald School
Chapter One: The Lost Treasure of Piney Ridge “Ten plus two more.” – “What?!” “Ten plus two more, that’s the answer, ten plus two more!” – “That’s the answer to what? What the heck are you babbling about now?” “That’s … Continue reading
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 made sure to take care of all her … 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