My Stories
Celebrating Freedom, Entrepreneurship, and Comm...
Every year on June 19th, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and recognizes the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans...
Celebrating Freedom, Entrepreneurship, and Comm...
Every year on June 19th, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and recognizes the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans...
The Legacy of Georgia Gilmore
Black History Month is a time to celebrate leaders, innovators, and everyday heroes whose courage and resilience shaped history. While many stories focus on marches, speeches, and legislation, there are...
The Legacy of Georgia Gilmore
Black History Month is a time to celebrate leaders, innovators, and everyday heroes whose courage and resilience shaped history. While many stories focus on marches, speeches, and legislation, there are...
60 Amazing Years Under My Belt!
“If you have a dream or a passion, don’t let anything sideline you. Do not give up even when it’s tough!” Over the last 60 years I have tried my...
60 Amazing Years Under My Belt!
“If you have a dream or a passion, don’t let anything sideline you. Do not give up even when it’s tough!” Over the last 60 years I have tried my...
Black History Month - Hilltop Roots
Most of us have heard about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. or Rosa Parks, but not many know about a local figure named George Putnam Riley.Mr. Riley moved to Tacoma, Washington...
Black History Month - Hilltop Roots
Most of us have heard about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. or Rosa Parks, but not many know about a local figure named George Putnam Riley.Mr. Riley moved to Tacoma, Washington...
The King of Cookies: A tribute to Wally Amos
“If you sit around starting to feel sorry for yourself, and blaming everyone else for your position in life, it is like being in quicksand. In quicksand, if you start...
The King of Cookies: A tribute to Wally Amos
“If you sit around starting to feel sorry for yourself, and blaming everyone else for your position in life, it is like being in quicksand. In quicksand, if you start...
My Cup Runneth Over
When a person has a dream, oftentimes it's simply just that. I can only imagine the dreams that end up in graveyards. As this year comes to an end, I...
My Cup Runneth Over
When a person has a dream, oftentimes it's simply just that. I can only imagine the dreams that end up in graveyards. As this year comes to an end, I...