February 4, 2025, First Missionary Baptist Heritage Day Festival
Being a vendor at the First Missionary Baptist Heritage Day Festival on February 4, 2025, in downtown Winter Haven was truly special. Sharing my literary collection with the community in the city’s heart felt like more than just setting up a table—it was about connecting through words, stories, and shared heritage. Throughout the day, I […]
2025 Down Home Days, Madison, Florida
Something about Down Home Days in Madison, Florida, made me feel like I’d stepped into a living scrapbook filled with laughter, familiar faces, and the scent of barbecue drifting on a spring breeze. Those days weren’t just about the festivities for those of us who grew up here. They were a reminder of what it […]