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Lucy D. Walker commented on Lucy D. Walker's photo
I guess I will have to blame that on Curtis. Sorry.
Dec 23, 2011
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Helen "Habeebatullah" Tinsley commented on Lucy D. Walker's photo
This is my girlfriend Vera Sims, not Vadnee
Dec 22, 2011
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Niamo Muid was featured Dec 22, 2011
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Who is your favorite author?
Status posted by Helen "Habeebatullah" Tinsley Dec 20, 2011
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Helen "Habeebatullah" Tinsley left a comment for Kendall Eatman
Greetings my sister, thsnks for joining. I look forward to reading your writings. With all the knowledge, wisdom and insight the Creator has blessed you with you must share it. Peace
Dec 12, 2011
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Zora Neal Hurston

Zora Neal Hurston (1891 - 1960) was a fearless, spirited, collector and keeper of the culture. She was a Black woman who lived in the historic town of Eatonville, Florida. She lived...studied, researched and documented oral histories, praise songs, work songs, folklore, home remedies, survival stories, negro dialect ...just to name a few. She was a folklorist, prolific writer, actress, playwright, anthropologist; and she published many works of varying genres. Unfortunately, she died indigent…See More
Blog post by Helen "Habeebatullah" Tinsley Dec 11, 2011
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Reeve Lindberg wrote a letter representing Morrow family. She is the daughter of Anne Morrow & Charles Lindberg. I will scan & post later.
Status posted by Lucy D. Walker Dec 10, 2011
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Lucy D. Walker commented on Lucy D. Walker's photo
The event was attended by mostly old school. It was great to see the faces. I only attended DMHS for 11th and 12th grade graduating in 1969 so there were people who questioned whether I actually attended. Go figure. Who can know everyone in a school?
Dec 10, 2011
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Sylvia Bernard

I Love Want, and Like by Jessica Bernard

Started by Sylvia Bernard in Writing ideas... Apr 15, 2010. 0 Replies

I Love, Want, and LikeI love booksI like folks everywhereI want to take care of the earthBecause I use the earth everydayI love, want and likeContinue

Sylvia Bernard

This Moment by Jessica Bernard

Started by Sylvia Bernard in Works in progress Apr 15, 2010. 0 Replies

This moment I play in a pondThis moment I ride my bikeThis moment, this moment I play in a pond and ride my bikeThis moment is an ultimate momentThis moment is a grand momentThis moment, this moment…Continue

Helen "Habeebatullah" Tinsley

How do you record your thoughts and ideas..notebooks, taperecorders and computers

Started by Helen "Habeebatullah" Tinsley in Writing ideas... Mar 1, 2010. 0 Replies

 We all have different styles of writing and recording our thoughts that work for us. Some people prefer to write their notes by hand, others keep their notes on the computer, while others may record…Continue

Helen "Habeebatullah" Tinsley

Poems to Share

Started by Helen "Habeebatullah" Tinsley in Works in progress Feb 27, 2010. 0 Replies

This is a site where members can share poetry (published pieces and original works.)   Continue

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Helen "Habeebatullah" Tinsley

Zora Neal Hurston

Posted by Helen "Habeebatullah" Tinsley on December 11, 2011 at 6:18pm 0 Comments

Zora Neal Hurston (1891 - 1960) was a fearless, spirited, collector and keeper of the culture. She was a Black woman who lived in the historic town of Eatonville, Florida. She lived...studied, researched and documented oral histories, praise songs, work songs, folklore, home remedies, survival stories, negro dialect ...just to name a few. She was a folklorist, prolific writer, actress, playwright, anthropologist; and she published many works of varying genres. Unfortunately, she died indigent… Continue
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Story sharing

Posted by Helen "Habeebatullah" Tinsley on November 30, 2011 at 11:30am 0 Comments

In my work in education, I encounter many families and children dealing with unbelievab le challenges, and they never see or read about their story in a picture book. Yet, a picture book focused on the situation from a child's perspectiv e, would validate a child's experience, let em know they are no alone and also give them some hope. I am in the planning stages of writing a group of children's books highlighti ng children who live under socially and emotionall y challengin g circumstan ces… Continue
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Black Families in Public Education

Posted by Helen "Habeebatullah" Tinsley on April 29, 2010 at 12:27pm 0 Comments

Greetings to those of you that already know me and to those I have not had the pleasure of meeting yet. I am a black woman, mother, grandmother, educator, artist, and fighter for children…still a work in progress. In this particular “conversation” I want you to have some sense of who I am and what I am about. I raised 4 children (now adults at various stages in their development) and I am a Grandma of 5. I have been blessed to work with children for over 30 years in various ways…and there are… Continue
Jennifer Beaumont

One Trip - Two Islands

Posted by Jennifer Beaumont on March 6, 2010 at 2:52am 0 Comments

Eagle Island home of bald eagles, writer’s retreat, luxurious elegance! Sapelo Island, steeped in history, first inhabited by the Guale Indians, site of parallel lives – Reynolds Mansion, legacy of Thomas Spalding, enslaver; 434 acre Hog Hammock, 75 member community dwindled from 400 enslaved Saltwater Geechees, pristine beaches. Eagle Island and Sapelo Island are barrier islands on the coast of Georgia, separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Intercoastal Highway, forested with cyprus, pine,… Continue
 
 
 

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