Jan 31, 2021
I was 12 years old and didn’t pay much attention to the names on the friend requests
“I was the girl next door. I came from a loving home, was involved in church and went to a good ...
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Jan 29, 2021
I bought this bar on Dauphin Street 20 years ago
“I grew up in Saraland and have worked in food and beverage since I was a kid waiting ...
Jan 28, 2021
I have been homeless for two months with my three girls
“I have been homeless for two months with my three daughters. One of my girls was ...
Jan 27, 2021
When Mike was feeling bad from COVID, he put a sign on the door that said ‘went home sick.’ A month later, he went home to be with the Lord
“Mke and I married on June 13, 2020. He passed away from COVID on December 21. It is hard ...
Jan 24, 2021
There is something cool and different about this city and I hope my murals add to that
“I have been making signs for about 20 years. I got into hand-painted, old school ...
Jan 21, 2021
I want to give foster kids something to hold on to as they move between homes
“We have three biological children, but became foster parents when we were thinking about ...
Jan 17, 2021
I collect racists objects and use them to show how they can shape our attitudes and behaviors
“I grew up in Dixie Garden in Toulminville. Around the sixth grade, we moved to Prichard. That ...
Jan 15, 2021
I had to find my own freedom before I could help others
“We launched Flourish in November. I volunteered with Light of the Village and helped ...
Jan 10, 2021
My wife is the reason I do all of the positive things in my life
“My parents were born in the 20s and 30s and grew up with big families on cotton farms in ...
Jan 8, 2021
Gee’s Bend is a part of our story
“When COVID hit, my job told me I could work from home. I had more free time and started ...