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05/20/2026

I can breathe...

05/19/2026

05/17/2026

Reflecting on my childhood, our Jackson Family Reunions were always enriched by the recitation of our ancestral history. My grandfather's first cousins emphasized the importance of knowing and understanding the stories passed down from their grandmother, Rosa. This tradition held special significance for Cousin Eleanor. The annual retelling of our history fostered a deep connection to Rosa.

Interestingly, while this history initially made me less inclined to visit Tennessee, the state from which my family was trafficked to Texas, it sparked a greater interest in uncovering our African roots, a journey I am still pursuing. This exploration has consistently drawn me to African art.

Yesterday, while perusing the pop-ups at the Blackberry Festival, I initially was drawn to a carved sculpture set described as "twin pieces" which told told me it would not be split - and totally outside of my price point for the day. Whew! They were beautiful and reminded me of a twin oil painting set that I purchased years ago that I still love and sometimes sit and simply stare at.

My eye was then drawn to the two below and I felt an immediate connection to the ancestral story of my childhood. Two beautiful pieces: an Ujamaa carving titled "Family Tree" from Malawi.

It's place of honor is below the painting that I commissioned of my great grandmother, Rosa Jackson, Jr. (12/2/1885 - 3/3/1935), baby daughter of Jim, Sr. and Rosa Jackson, granddaughter of Norval and Prudence Abar.

I celebrate our Jackson Family Tree with the purchase.

05/10/2026

Happy Heavenly Mother's Day to my great grandmother, Rosa Jackson, Jr.

You inspire me even though I never knew you ...

05/05/2026

NO gloating, Phyllis...
.... Shucks, who am I kidding...
while I can....

05/01/2026

Thank you, Stephanie Berry Collier , for the invitation to The Brown Club book review featuring Dr. Ruth Simmons. I loved being a surprise. Great event and Brown and Wellesley alumni gathering.

Always great to spend time with my beautiful goddaughter, Rhian.

03/17/2026

bbbbrrrrr 🥶🥶🥶🥶🧥🧤🧣🌬❄️

03/01/2026

From the banks of Detroit with a view of Canada; a visit with the Metro Detroit NAA Chapter; a chance meeting with a former PVAMU student in Wayne Airport; the Houston NAA Chapter Scholarship Luncheon; PVAMU vs. Alcorn basketball ..... its been a long three days ...

PV-U-KNO