Everybody in your family has stories to share. Your parents have told you some, no doubt. Your grandparents have offered few, too, and aunties and uncles have spun some good […]
Author Archives: Terri Schichenmeyer | OW Contributor
Posted inBook Review, Entertainment
‘Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore’
You’re not planning on being selfish. But seriously, you’ve been waiting months for the release of your favorite author’s newest book and it’s in stores NOW. You have your copy, […]
Posted inBook Review, Entertainment
‘Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man’s Search for Home”
One hand over the other. That’s how you climbed to where you are now. One rung at a time, hand over hand until you reach the intended goal. Yes, sometimes […]
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‘Fearless and Free: A Memoir’ by Josephine Baker
You march to the tune of your own drummer because you like the beat.It’s the same cadence you carry in your heart and soul, and it sets your pace and […]
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Kids’ summertime reading
You’ve played every game in the house – twice – and made up a few, too.You’ve ridden your bike all over, gone to the pool just about every day, and […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Entertainment
A look back at Ella Fitzgerald
’The First Lady of Song’ So does Misty Copeland, Drake, Alicia Keyes, and Chaka Khan. You’d do it, too, if you thought you could sing and dance and make a […]
Posted inOp-ed
Juneteenth books by various authors
Great summer reading for youth The park shelter has been reserved. You’ve told everyone where to be and what to bring (Grandma’s favorite dessert!) and someone will set up games […]
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Black History Month books for kids
Your parents and your teachers try to tell you about the past. You like the stories they share, the things your grandparents did and the important celebrities that lived long […]
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A children’s book gift guide
Easy to wrap, happy to get, why not look for these great books while out shopping for the holidays? The preschooler who loves polar bears will love getting “A Bear […]
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‘Someday, Maybe: A Novel’ shows life can have other plans
It’s possible. Not now, but probably later… if at all. The thing is, you’re patient and you can wait. It’ll happen eventually, one way or the other, and you’re fine […]