Melanated Reads

Short trip yesterday, but fun! Yusef Harris and ALKEBU-LAN IMAGES BOOKSTORE allowed visitors to the DuSable Museum to take a bit of knowledge home. Yusef deserved honor for all he did as he created the "Knowledge Center" and hit the road as "Bookman". He sold books seldom seen anywhere else. His motto was "Knowledge is Power". The installation of his Memorial Plaque allows those who pass by can step into the store and learn about this incredible man and see the merchandise that resembles a department store. I had to be there!

Six years ago today, Ron and Patsy Stallworth visited DuSable Museum. Ron is the author of The Black Klansman. He wanted to discuss his book, but.... He circled back in route to the Academy Awards where Spike Lee actually won, Best Adapted Screenplay in 2019. Ron and Patsy were including a free screening of the movie to no avail. So many missed opportunities, but I had a ball!

Happy 28th Birthday to me! September 6, 1996, my right cerebral artery split into two due to an aneurysm. God clotted both ends allowing me to gain super intelligence, empathy, love and in time forgiveness for anything. I celebrate this special day because despite my desire to die, God wanted me here for His purpose. I'm often accused of not listening - I listen, but only to Him. His will must be done. Y'all know where to bring the cake!

I'm assessing the past 60 years of my life today. Did I take advantage of the opportunities denied my ancestors or did I shrink back to Jim Crow or other enslaved mindsets. From 9 years old to 69 did I make my parents proud?