I, Too, Sing America |
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by Langston Hughes | ||
I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Tomorrow, I'll be at the table When company comes. Nobody'll dare Say to me, "Eat in the kitchen," Then. Besides, They'll see how beautiful I am And be ashamed— I, too, am America. |
The views, insights and opinions of a mom.wife.journalist.woman.sister.friend who enjoys sharing her thoughts and life... hoping to make her space in the world just a little bit better
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Just Growing Up Beautifully!
Grateful

Celebrating my niece's marriage
Big Papa

We don't need no stinkin' snow plow!
#Family

A family that plays (in the snow) together!
Family

FAMU I LOVE THEE
NYC trip with the girls!

Sisters and Friends
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
ELECTION DAY AND BEYOND!
I spent election day 2012 in Tallahassee, FL working on a political talk show as a freelance producer. It was interesting to see and hear discussion about all of the determined voters standing in line for HOURS AND HOURS; to hear some of the things voters had to overcome to vote. It's a reminder that only a little effort, and sometimes a lot, goes a long way in bringing a consensus, giving people a sense of purpose and getting a desired result. For the Obama supporters, that result is another four years for a president that I, and many, believe is making and will continue to make a difference in this country for the people most like me. It's also a reminder, as I saw trending photos of effigies depicting a hanged President Obama, that this country is still filled with much dislike, disrespect and disregard for certain individuals. That dislike, disrespect and disregard goes both ways, but it's so prominent going one way when the President of the Unites States of America is a Black man. I may not live to see the truth of unity amongst the races, and yes we've come a long way. Nevertheless, the reality is that we, for the sake of my 2 year old...my legacy....have still a ways to go. Tire not oh soldiers on the battlefield. Stand firm and march on 'til victory is won. Here's to President Barack Hussein Obama, his extraordinary wife Michelle, their daughters, Sasha and Malia....and all of those who have yet to realize their worth and value in this world.
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NYC trip with the girls
Friends for 25+ years
The Gangs All Here (on the Eastern Shore:o)
Family Love
Husband and Wife!
Til Death Do We Part
Thank you God:o)
So Blessed!
Vogue!
Hold the Pose :o)
Grace and her cousins, William-Tyler and Mya!
Choo choo!!!!
Family

We are Family!
A New Me
Yeah, I'm digging my new kinky twists:o)
Braids!
It's Christmas Eve and I got some plats in my hair
DW Headquarters and JAAS Jewelry Christmas Party
New and fast friends with Denise Williams and Shonna Williams
Good Friday!

St. Simons Island

A rainy day at the beach is still a day at the beach!
Lights Before Christmas at the Riverbanks Zoo
Marshmallow Anyone?!
Lights before Christmas at the Riverbanks Zoo
Hi Little Pony
Happy Easter!
Where are the eggs?!
Happy Holidays Are Here Again
Let's get ready for Santa!
A lovely spring day in Atlanta, GA
I'm ready mommy!
Afternoon Art

Yes! Grace is Awesome!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Happy holidays are here again!
The COUSINS!
See No Evil, Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil
Play day with Corrin

You stopped our fun for ANOTHER picture:o) (Grace and Corrin)
Yummy Goodness
Homemade Applesauce...YUMMY!
Christmas last year
She's grown so much in a year and The blocks say it all....JOY!
Halloween meets a Charlie Brown Christmas
Who knows...
Trayvon Martin's Mother

Sabryna Fulton, Trayvon Martin's Mother, continues to fight for justice
Date Night!

A Southern Girl sees Frankie Beverly for the first time!
Tea Party!
All we need is our princess costumes!
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly

We Are One!
Thankgiving day preps!

Sifting flour like an old pro:o)
I VOTED!

Learning early!
YMCA Trunk or Treat Fun

Pumkin for candy (check)!
Boo!

Grace and Tiana along for voting support!
SC State Fair 2012

A little Merry Go Round with Daddy!
Sunday Best!
LIVE.LAUGH.LOVE.
My pumpkins decorating the pumpkins:o)
Right there, daddy!
SC State Fair 2012

In the Garden
ATL Classic
My little Rattler!
Rattler Girl!

Let's Go Rattlers!
And it's Good!

Chip Away Gracie:o)
End of Summer
Sissy goes back to grad school
A walk in the clouds:o)

Flowers for mommy!
A school kid waiting to happen!
My Baby and my backpack!
A little beach time for Miss Grace

Life is Just Beachy:o)
Fun times!

5 STAR MOM!
Two girls at lunch
Amazing Grace!
Ever present!
Twinkle Toes!
That tickles :o)
So Hoppy!
Ribbit!
Mother's Day at the beach

The best Sand Box Ever!
It's Grace and her God Oni with Mommy
A little Daddy/Daughter time!
Let's have some fun!

Cousin Mya ROCKS!
Team Wesson
Mother's Day 2012-Amelia Island, FL
Just taking a moment
Church was good!
Post Church Excitement!
Jumping Bean:o)
Arms wide open!
I love you thiiiiiissssss much!
Team Mommy!
Grace is ALL in :o)
Sunday in Pensacola!
I'm ready!
Me and my Grace!
Let's have some fun:o)
The first day of Spring!
Sunshine..Butterflies... and flowers:o)
A new friend!
Grace and Jayda
Two Peas in a Pod!
A family that smiles together!

A fashionista for sure!
Birthday Girl!


Giving daddy the tickets
I'm a winner!
Hello Kitty:o)
A colorful morning indeed!
Sunday Cute!

New Year's Day

Starting off right!
Walls/Williams/Wesson Christmas 2011 in Williamsburg, VA
Under the Christmas Tree
"BLOOM IN WINTER

cold weather isn't going to stop me!
Daddy and Grace in Charleston

Oh Christmas Tree!
Me and my sissy!

yep....we're just hanging out !
Grace and Granny Rose
I'm with my Granny!
My sister did it!
Smurf Grace!
SC State Fair
Merry go round and family fun!
Merry Go Round

Not sure how I feel about this!
My little pumpkin is growing up!
Is candy involved in this Trunk or Treat?
This was a hard and wonderful year!
Merry Christmas Mommy
This was a hard and wonderful year
Family for Sure
This was a hard and wonderful year!
Me and my baby!
This has been a hard and wonderful year!
...and my other baby!
"G" is for Grace!

Ready for Church

Say Cheese
G and Me

Always have a dream in the picture;o)

A moment of Grace
Grace at Homecoming in Tallahassee

Strike, Strike and Strike Again!
Backyard Fun in the Pool
Water play wears me out!
Hammock Love

Daddy's Girl...and he knows it:o)
Chillin' in Charleston
My little lady is almost 2:o)

Hi mommy!
Ready for church

The foreground to my background!
Lunch with the ladies
YAY!
A little lady takes a rest!
Climbing stairs can be tiring :o)
Is it football season yet?

A tale of two teams
Thankful

Say cheese!
Thankful

It's a family affair!
Thankful

Daddy's baby
Thankful

Hi Mommy!
Thankful

Grace and Granny Rose
Barrancas National Cemetary
Grace and Patriotism
Baby Grace
Isn't she lovely!
Sisters, Nieces and Cousins
The ladies!
Galen's College Graduation (FAMU)
Sisters Unite!
DADDY'S MAIN SQUEEZE
Summer's end
Figuring it out!

a moment of Grace
MOM AND ME
Change of Seasons
Mommy...more clothes than usual?
I'm still standing :o)

But I'll be walking soon!
Pretty in pink, duh!

I "heart you" mommy!

Day one!

I'm resting up for you world!
Sunday, October 3rd
Grace and Grandpa
