The public is invited to The Stanza Stories presentation and awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St. Celebrate the culmination of 10 racial healing workshops and hear the powerful poetry created by seven participants throughout this journey facilitated by Dr. Kelly Hurst, executive director of the […]
Shatriya Smith
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162 years after emancipation
The line of demarcation is only 9 blocks from the capitol’s feet. Important information but, what does it matter to me? Springfield, my city in 1865 where Lincoln happened to be. Signed the 13th amendment so that Negros would be free. For hope to change America’s financial divide. For the government to pick a refreshing […]
