War and Peace
War is never the answer to me. I believe in peace and negotiation when it comes to conflict resolution. But I am not naive. I know that sometimes war is unavoidable. In 1968, I was…
Afrika and Mr. Greengrudge
I’ve been sharing stories with my daughter since she was a child. Before I retire for the night, I’d like to share two: When my daughter was around 2 or 3, I’d pick her up…
1978 Graduation Story
Afrika has been bugging me about writing a book. It’s kinda hypocritical of me to say, “share your stories,” when I am so hesitant to write mine. Okay. My time as an undergrad at the…
Reading and Prayer
Prayer:3:42 am. Can’t sleep. Worried about the election. V.P. Harris should be way ahead of Trump in the election. Why is this race so tight? People always say, “Pray about it.” So, I went back…
News Worth Noting in African American History
A John Lewis statue replaces a Confederate obelisk. Here’s what to know.From the Washington PostAugust 18, 2024https://wapo.st/4dqKYgp Congress didn’t recognize a race riot. Biden will make the site a monument.From the Washington Post, August 14,…
Where Family Goes, Is Always Home
Originally published on July 1, 2014 I recently had a very long conversation with my sister, Vanessa Abernathy. I’ve been photographing the city for six months now, and now that I am done (save for…
Starbucks: My Comfort Zone
Originally published on B-Notes on December 19, 2013 December 7, 2013 at 11:54am My Saturdays are ordered, boring but productive. Domestic productivity is the objective, the goal. I do my grocery shopping early – preferably…