by Jeriah Brumfield | Aug 14, 2024 | Stories
NATALIE BROWN stood on the sidelines of the local recreational league’s field, cheering on her daughter, Aubrey Brown. For Natalie, it was a place where she learned important life lessons. In this space, Natalie was a coach, a cheerleader, and a confidante. Meanwhile,...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Aug 14, 2024 | Stories
THE GRASS, damp from the morning dew, squished beneath Preston Chalker’s sneakers as he walked across his backyard. In his hand, a miniature replica of the driver his grandpa, Felix “Pa” Nunley, swung with experienced ease. During his early childhood, Preston’s swing...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Aug 14, 2024 | Stories
BONNIE WIGLEY sat reminiscing on the sofa, her eyes fixed on the two mismatched stuffed dogs in Luca Wigley’s lap. The house was peaceful and full of love. Bonnie traced the memory that will forever stay with her — a small and bewildered Luca clutching his stuffed...
by Wesley Bryant | Aug 14, 2024 | Stories
THE CROWD fills the stands, row after row, of people in our high school’s colors. The family in front of you sits down with a fresh hot dog from the concession stand. It’s still steaming with a drizzle of ketchup laced across the top from end to end. It smells so good...
by Wesley Bryant | Jul 18, 2024 | Stories
WHEN I was 8, I wanted to be a teacher. I remember my third grade teacher clicking the chalk on the green board on the wall. And when I was 9, I wanted to be a director. My parents bought me a camera for Christmas, and my cousins and I would recreate our favorite...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jul 18, 2024 | Stories
THERE ARE sanctuaries of dreams in every decade. The court is saturated with the aura of hard work and anticipation as the bleachers fill with spectators, their voices resounding with encouragement and pride. The hardwood floors witness countless triumphs and...