Category: The Point

Marian Anderson on “What’s My Line” 1957

American contralto, Marian Anderson, 1897-1993, was one of the most globally celebrated singers of the 20th century and yet the panel on What’s My Line in 1957 felt ashamed when they couldn’t guess who she was… Ms. Anderson sang at the Lincoln Memorial  on Easter Sunday in 1939 after she was refused a performance at… Continue reading Marian Anderson on “What’s My Line” 1957

“We Shall Not Be Moved” ~ March On Washington 1963

America has been here before. Watch this video of the Freedom Singers that preeminent day 53 years ago. The Freedom Singers began in Albany, Georgia in 1962 during the Civil Rights Movement. From L-R: Charles Neblett (bass), Bernice Johnshon Reagon (alto) Cordell Reagon (tenor), unknown and Rutha Harris (soprano). This performance was at The March… Continue reading “We Shall Not Be Moved” ~ March On Washington 1963

And now…moving on…My letter to the Young Folk

I’m impressed with how you are engaged and involved with today’s political & social issues. I’m hopeful for America’s future because YOU are that future. And yet it breaks my heart to see you filled with stress at having to witness the moral degradation of late. Exhausted from the two-year fiasco we’ve endured we’re also… Continue reading And now…moving on…My letter to the Young Folk

Nia ~ An Inspired Wave

Writing and Life intertwine in interesting ways.   It’s been a while since I posted—too busy with life and writing, each taking me into uncharted territory. Revising the novel results in a blur between fiction and life sometimes as my characters throw in their own commentary on what’s going on in my life.

Red Tails Movie Salutes Tuskegee Airmen

Bring on the buzz! We all need to be makin’ lots-o-noise for this movie, which is now in theaters everywhere. My family went opening night, and as hard has it is to hold back, I’ll wait to write a review until more of you have seen it. IT IS WORTH SEEING, even if you don’t… Continue reading Red Tails Movie Salutes Tuskegee Airmen