More Southern Souls
My life had to be theater and music
"My sister had an 8-track and one night she played 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' I walked in the room and had to know what...
I want Mobile to be proud of this mural
“I am a muralist from San Diego on a sea-to-sea mural tour across the United States. I left in June to do this full...
Why didn’t someone stand in the gap for me?
"I fell through the cracks. I am a survivor of sexual abuse and I am a fighter for the three-year-old little girl who...
I had to keep going and living
"I am waiting on the bus. I just got back from physical therapy. My back will never be fixed but the physical therapy...
I could when other people said you can’t
"I am waiting on the bus and going to the bank. I would rather ride the bus than bother anyone else for a ride. I have...
Our goal is to sell 1,000 boxes of cookies this year
"We sit out here four days a week selling Girl Scout cookies. Their grandmother comes, too. We don't let them have...
Hugs on Dexter Avenue
Before I could get both feet inside the door at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, a short woman wrapped her...
Just share the love
“I was born in Montgomery. My family was filled with community leaders, activists and advocates for human rights and...
Being blind for 43 years is how I became who I am
“I have been blind since birth. I was born in New Orleans and there was an LSU program for parents of visually...
I did what I had to do to eat and live
“I was kicked out of my house and on the streets when I was 18. I was a rebellious child seeking the love I was never...
We grew up in Buckatunna
"We grew up in Buckatunna. He is 79 and the oldest man in this town." "I am sweet 79. I have repented and I hang out...
We are sisters raising our great-grandchildren together
“We are sisters raising our great-grandchildren together. I just turned 72. “I will be 62 in April.” “It is just like...