Dushan and Chioma were at Lungotevere de’ Cenci, 00186 Roma, the meeting point for the Ghetto and Jewish Museum walking tour. The tour was about three hours…… Read more “The Roman Ghetto”
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Shandra’s Bha Bha Experience
“That’s some dress,” Stuart remarked. “Do you like it?” “Of course!” She smiled as she walked around to the passenger side where he stood holding the door…… Read more “Shandra’s Bha Bha Experience”
Stand Up
“I’m tired of hearing people say, all lives matter.” “Well, they do.” “I’m not saying that they don’t. All I’m saying is that when people say that…… Read more “Stand Up”
Retiring Aunt Jemima
“I can’t breathe” these haunting words of George Floyd have set off a chain of events in the reckoning of race relations in America. One of these…… Read more “Retiring Aunt Jemima”
Drusilla’s Story
I was having lunch with my cousin, Tia. We hadn’t seen each other for a while so there was a lot of catching up to do. She…… Read more “Drusilla’s Story”
Laughing Again
It’s Saturday night and I’m at a pub with my friends, Ronald and his wife, Juanita. We are having a great time. I haven’t laughed in a…… Read more “Laughing Again”
To Vote or Not to Vote
Heather sat at the table, still reeling from what just happened. One minute Linda and she were sitting in a cafe, having coffee, got to talking about…… Read more “To Vote or Not to Vote”
Zala’s Story
I’m a Ethiopian Jewish woman living in Israel but life here is terrible for people like me. We are not welcomed in the Jewish community because of…… Read more “Zala’s Story”
My Reality
I see the fear on her face as we walk towards each other. It’s broad daylight. I’m just walking down the sidewalk, minding my own business but…… Read more “My Reality”
It is What it Is
“Have you told your parents?” she asked, toying with the straw in her milkshake. He shook his head. “Not yet.” She sighed. “How long are you going…… Read more “It is What it Is”
Notes to Women 