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The NY Times 1619 Project Revisited
Dear Baileyblog readers, This past year, it was an honor to participate in the prize winning 1619 Project which commemorates 400 years of African presence and the legacy of slavery in the United States. Congratulations again to NY Times reporter and 1619 Project...
Plant a tree, Honor a loved -one, Save the earth
April 22nd was the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. As we reflect on the Earth our home planet, we have to acknowledge the fact that this pandemic has changed the way we live. Pollution is down as much of the world is on lockdown. Clear skies, the return of...
A Poem for Earth Day 2020: Mother Maple by Brenda Cave-James
A poem for a (sadly needed to be felled) Sugar Maple tree...the oldest and largest in New York State (Ontario NY) a few years ago, at 158 feet tall, canopy spread of 90 feet, and trunk diameter of 8 feet. Mother Maple Great mother of many Near to four hundred years of...
The Morning After The Weeping Time
Two years ago, I wrote a book called The Weeping Time about the largest slave auction in American history. This experience which the enslaved called The Weeping Time took place in Savannah, Georgia on two fateful days, March 2-3 in 1859. Today, we seem to be...
Covid Tips, A Recommendation and A Poem
Dear Readers My wish for you at this time is to be well and to stay well. Like many of you, I have been watching the news, searching the web, reading books and articles about the current pandemic. If you are not oversaturated with information, I hope you find these...
Remembering Jamaican “Doctress” Mary Seacole by Guest contributor Dr. Hilary Hickling
Mary Seacole was honored for the International Women's Day celebration at the Institute of Jamaica in Kingston this past week. The National Museum of Jamaica also curated an exhibition in her honor. See here the link to the ceremony. https://youtu.be/tdjju-9x5eA So...
