Last week I wrote my first post about Mama's role as The Rawleigh Lady. Her route was in the neighborhoods where Black people lived, the area referred to as "Colored Town" by White folks. One of my readers, MJ commented, "Your Mom was a trailblazer"; and she was right. It's taken me years to realize … Continue reading The Rawleigh Lady: Through Changing Times
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Today, I'm remembering Mama and Daddy; this would have been their anniversary and Daddy's birthday. They got married in a double-wedding ceremony on his 30th along with Mama's brother, Cliff and his bride. I remember Mama's quick comeback, around ten years ago, when I told her that I wouldn't have wanted to share my special … Continue reading The Rawleigh Lady