My First Vote (The story of My First Vote is factual; however, I have chosen to obscure some details in the interest of privacy.) I developed my lifelong passion for voting at an early age. My father, a World War … Continue reading
On October 21, 2022, a gentleman named Daniel Smith passed away at approximately 90. According to news reports, Mr. Smith is the last known person to be the child the parents held in slavery during the US Civil War. He … Continue reading
Many Americans are concerned about threats to our democracy. From a plot to kill George Washington to the January 6 Insurrection, America has come under attack from within before. It’s possible that in the early 1930s, a plot was hatched by millionaires … Continue reading
On Friday, May 13, 2022, I was blessed to witness a historic night on Broadway. It was one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that enthusiasts would be talking about and writing about forever. I’d purchased great tickets to see “Girl from … Continue reading
On Monday, February 18th, 1861, a frail 98-year-old man stood on a festooned platform in Syracuse, New York, and shook the hand of President-elect Abraham Lincoln. The moment was profoundly moving for Lincoln. As Lincoln shook the hand of Reverend … Continue reading