I love the story about your son getting a phone call from President Obama. That had to be so exciting! Thank you so much for sharing this news. I smiled over it.
Folks, Cousin Shirley is a TV actress, music promoter and a friend of Motown Singer/Songwriter Eddie Holland. She has been on the Hollywood scene for many years. Check her out on this site under “Family Artists” above.
Wow Shirley! Thanks for confirming the article. Your opinion is greatly appreciated!
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Shirley Washington
September 10, 2022 at 6:29 am
Mamie. I enjoyed reading your article on the fabulous Legends. Fortunately, I’ve had the privilege of having Dinner there several times. It is everything you described, and more. The history, the homes, the food, and the atmosphere is among the best the In any Country. Great Job.❤️
Thanks Shirley. I respect your opinion very much! You are an author you know . . .
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Shirley Harris-Slaughter
September 27, 2021 at 11:14 pm
It was a privilege to read your story, Mamie. You know how to use words which made for an enjoyable read. Congratulations on a well done job.
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Shirley Harris-Slaughter
September 18, 2021 at 6:48 pm
Yes Mamie. We really must keep fighting. Sometimes I get so frustrated when I see the crazies justify every treasonous act they participate in; and seem to get away with. I believe that Trump is a traitor and should be tried for treason. And he should be stripped of his benefits and secret service. Its outrageous.
You are welcome! Sometimes it seems the innocent is punished and the guilty go free, but there is a “season” for everything. It is
difficult to wait until the “nights of horror” end. One day they will end. . . and we will enjoy the “bright sunshine.” As the song says, “Just you wait and see!”
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Shirley Harris-Slaughter
July 9, 2021 at 4:30 pm
Hi Mamie. These are lovely photos of your family. How are you? Seems like its been a long time.
Thanks for the response. There is almost nothing we can’t put on a family website. (LOL) Glad you got a smile out of it.
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Barbara Jackson
June 6, 2021 at 6:03 pm
I know my people were slaves. But I know some who say their family never was. I need receipts on that. And if not what roll did ur people play in the fight for freedom. Being poor black and at the will of white Jim Crow America was no easy thing don’t care how mean you supposedly were according to family history. That’s family and black community history. Too mean to be slaves or bound by Jim Crow or Black Codes I have a hard time believing Erving was a thing. Not wanting to acknowledge the infringement on ones civil rights is something else. I respect the fact they may want anonymity but don’t deny to your family their true background when it comes to researching where you come from and how you came to be. If you are of African decent you came by way of a ship. It’s a matter of your status when you got here and how your family maintained that status over 400 years of persecution.
We appreciate the “Like.” Your articles are refreshing and honest. Love the blog.
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Shirley Harris-Slaughter
March 3, 2021 at 7:46 pm
Unfolding of a Rose was my introduction to Mamie’s life and grief of losing a daughter. It is a wonderful story. I still have yet to read her second book but working on it.
Congratulations Mamie for keeping your daughter in the spotlight.
You are welcome. Mom is at the heart of all that we think and do.
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I love the story about your son getting a phone call from President Obama. That had to be so exciting! Thank you so much for sharing this news. I smiled over it.
Thanks, Shirley. That experience is one we treasure! How many people get a call from “The President?”
Happy 2023 New Year!
Great article Mamie. Loved the pictures.
Folks, Cousin Shirley is a TV actress, music promoter and a friend of Motown Singer/Songwriter Eddie Holland. She has been on the Hollywood scene for many years. Check her out on this site under “Family Artists” above.
Wow Shirley! Thanks for confirming the article. Your opinion is greatly appreciated!
Mamie. I enjoyed reading your article on the fabulous Legends. Fortunately, I’ve had the privilege of having Dinner there several times. It is everything you described, and more. The history, the homes, the food, and the atmosphere is among the best the In any Country. Great Job.❤️
Thank you “My Soul Science, Loapointers and Crsmihai90.” We appreciate you!
Mamie your sister is super sharp. Beautiful story and pictures.
Mamie that was a beautiful write up
Hi Shelby, I really appreciate the response. All sisters have to “stick together.”
Thanks Shirley. I respect your opinion very much! You are an author you know . . .
It was a privilege to read your story, Mamie. You know how to use words which made for an enjoyable read. Congratulations on a well done job.
Yes Mamie. We really must keep fighting. Sometimes I get so frustrated when I see the crazies justify every treasonous act they participate in; and seem to get away with. I believe that Trump is a traitor and should be tried for treason. And he should be stripped of his benefits and secret service. Its outrageous.
Thanks for sharing your story.
You are welcome! Sometimes it seems the innocent is punished and the guilty go free, but there is a “season” for everything. It is
difficult to wait until the “nights of horror” end. One day they will end. . . and we will enjoy the “bright sunshine.” As the song says, “Just you wait and see!”
Hi Mamie. These are lovely photos of your family. How are you? Seems like its been a long time.
Hi Shirley, Thanks! It has been a while since we chatted. We will have to “break the silence” (LOL).
Hi Mamie. What a thoughtful post. I smiled as I read it. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Shirley,
Thanks for the response. There is almost nothing we can’t put on a family website. (LOL) Glad you got a smile out of it.
I know my people were slaves. But I know some who say their family never was. I need receipts on that. And if not what roll did ur people play in the fight for freedom. Being poor black and at the will of white Jim Crow America was no easy thing don’t care how mean you supposedly were according to family history. That’s family and black community history. Too mean to be slaves or bound by Jim Crow or Black Codes I have a hard time believing Erving was a thing. Not wanting to acknowledge the infringement on ones civil rights is something else. I respect the fact they may want anonymity but don’t deny to your family their true background when it comes to researching where you come from and how you came to be. If you are of African decent you came by way of a ship. It’s a matter of your status when you got here and how your family maintained that status over 400 years of persecution.
Thank you so much for commenting on this article. Dr. Smith writes on this magazine also.
Words of wisdom to live by.
Hi Loapointers,
We appreciate the “Like.” Your articles are refreshing and honest. Love the blog.
Unfolding of a Rose was my introduction to Mamie’s life and grief of losing a daughter. It is a wonderful story. I still have yet to read her second book but working on it.
Congratulations Mamie for keeping your daughter in the spotlight.
Thanks!
Perfect, I need this!
Glad to help . . .
That’s a beautiful picture… it reveals Meta’s love for her children. Glad you like it. You guys were so small.
I absolutely dropped a tear when I saw this photo! I have never seen it before! I love it!
Great! Thanks for letting us know that!
That is my church… Mccool,MS.
Thank you for the update or reminder of mom,s birthday.
You are welcome. Mom is at the heart of all that we think and do.