Jul 27, 2021
I finally got into my dream gallery. Now I’m trying to help save this historic building
“I grew up in Lexington, Mississippi. Ever since the day I painted my name on her bedside ...
Jul 25, 2021
I was always looking for patterns for my quilts
“I grew up in Young, Alabama. My mama’s parents’ last name was Irby, but they had ...
Jul 24, 2021
It’s time to pass my knowledge on to him
“My dad started me off playing football at the parks when I was five years old. Then I played ...
Jul 20, 2021
I refuse to lose. My job is to make you happy.
I was born in Mobile. My twin brother passed away from pneumonia when we were babies. His name ...
Jul 18, 2021
I was a nurse for Jimmie Lee Jackson before he died. I love everyone I meet.
“I was the head night shift nurse at Good Samaritan, a Catholic hospital in Selma. On Thursday, ...
Jul 14, 2021
I used to be the one helping other people
“I grew up on this land in Copperhill, Tennessee. It was a village of poor folks who ...
Jul 11, 2021
We dreamed for years of having our own restaurant selling paletas
“We finally opened Jefe Paleta. My cousin, Caesar, and I grew up working in our ...
Jul 6, 2021
We were there for the beginning of Left Field Lounge
“I graduated from State in 1973. I was a Lambda Chi, and we were there for the beginning ...
Jul 5, 2021
I’m the Candyman. I’ve been giving candy out at Mississippi State games for 22 years
“I’m the Candyman. I’ve been giving candy out at Mississippi State games for 22 years. ...
Jul 4, 2021
I waited almost 100 years for a National Championship, but I knew it would happen
“I waited almost 100 years for a National Championship, but I always knew it would ...