My Granddaddy’s Words

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Reuben McCrary self drawing As a part of my blog, I’d like to create an ongoing series. On the regular, I will feature works from my grandfather, fellow writer Reuben McCrary. I didn’t know my grandfather because he died very shortly after I was born. But what I have from him are pieces, poems, drawings,… Read more »

The Power of Words

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Last week I attended the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s Annual Conference in Chicago. The conference brought together African American newspaper publishers across the country featuring engaging remarks from luminaries such as Reverend Al Sharpton, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Cornel West, and others. During Rev. Sharpton’s address to the group, he mentioned how in recent conversations with… Read more »