Jessica’s eyes popped open like a robot.  She bounced out of bed, dashed to the display case but came to a screeching halt.  A shock wave passed through Jessica’s body, imprisoning her vocal chords. 

     After a moment of silence, her throat released a high-pitched tone.  “Mom, Dad, help!” 

Her parents scurried into the room.

     Jessica panic-stricken, pointed at the floor.  “Look, Look at Buckwheat!” 

     “What happened?”  Sharon gasped.

     Her father interject...

Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. official birthday.  I reflect on the Civil Rights Movement and the role I played as a young girl.   African-Americans fought so hard for fairness, freedom and human rights, yet I feel that we are still down-trodden and losing ground.  It is time for us to take up the baton.

To my African-American brothers and sisters, I give you a message from Dr. King:  “Our hope for creative living in this world house that we have inherited lies in our ability to re-e...