This monthly recurring story series tells of the loss and bittersweet redemption of the African-American Knox family, specifically Tim (father), Clarisse (mother), Laurel (daughter) and Matthew (son). Truth is folks want me to make pretty with my pain, but there is no getting rid of pain like I know. And if it were possible, well,... Read More

This monthly recurring story series tells of the loss and bittersweet redemption of the African-American Knox family, specifically Tim (father), Clarisse (mother), Laurel (daughter) and Matthew (son).  Roxanne Lee thought an older boy would have known not to take a class ring from the dead boy’s body, but Lippie was so little, only seven then, and... Read More

This monthly story series tells of the loss and bittersweet redemption of the African-American Knox family, specifically Tim (father), Clarisse (mother), Laurel (daughter) and Matthew (son).  “We afeared that there ain’t enough, sisters and breathern. ‘Scared that ya’ won’t see ‘cause God the firefly in yo’ darkness and you be wanting mo’ light. Aw, chil’ren, in... Read More