More Southern Souls
I was one week away from one of my biggest dreams coming true. Then Russia invaded.
“I’m 32 years old and live in the Kherson region of Ukraine. I started playing violin when I was five years old. I got...
I understand now what God wanted for me at that time
“My dad got us up early that Sunday morning and loaded my sister, brother, and me into the truck and took us to Selma....
When the civil rights movement came to Marion, they said to involve the children. My dad made sure his Howard kids were some of the first
“I was a kid in the civil rights march. I grew up in Marion in a family of 12. My dad owned 101 acres and was a cotton...
I can’t comprehend that there is a possibility we could lose Ukraine
"I grew up in Ukraine. I graduated from the university and moved to Canada to pursue my education. I witnessed a...
Every day I hope to wake up and learn it’s over, that it’s safe and peaceful outside
"I am in a safe place for now in Ukraine, but it is hard to sleep at night since we are at the sea line and could be...
After we picked cotton, we walked three miles to swim in Fish River
Judy, Nancy and Arlene: "We have come to Mardi Gras since we were kids. Three of us are sisters. There were nine kids...
Everyone in my family has gotten roped into selling T-shirts
"My mom started this t-shirt business in 1989 to quit her job and work for herself. I was ten and said let's go. I...
The extra hours will help me buy a car after Mardi Gras
"I love working for T.P. Crockmiers. Ms. Mary and Mr. Bill take care of us. I have been serving for 16 years, but this...
I’m a little nervous about riding again
"I'm a little nervous about riding again. I hope it will be a good turnout and a good time. I have a lot of...
I am just an old guy peddling around Mobile and having a good time
"My neighbor followed bike news in Mobile. In 2016, he saw they were looking for peddlers for pedicabs. He lasted a...
It’s a silly little clown show
"I am Kenny the Clown. I'm a busker and street performer from northern California. I was a substitute school teacher...
Hurricane Frederick came in and blew houses down, but it gave me a husband
"Hurricane Frederick came in and blew houses down, but it gave me a husband. I met Orazio after the hurricane....