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How I Learned About Race: The Story of Stephen McKinney

Posted on July 7, 2019 by meredith

When Stephen McKinney and his little sister enrolled at the Knotty Oak grammar school the year I started 7th grade, in fall 1960, John F. Kennedy was a few months away from becoming President of the United States. Change was … Continue reading →

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Remembering Dad (June 10, 1920-April 9, 2006)

Posted on April 9, 2019 by meredith

Today’s all memories. Dad passed away more than decade ago early in the morning while I was still asleep a few miles away at the Anchor Motel at Scarborough beach. The night before, at his home in Coventry, I sat … Continue reading →

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My Mother Turns 90

Posted on March 5, 2018 by meredith

On March 5, 1928, my Grandmere gave birth to her first child. She named her Janice Helene. As the story goes, my Grandmere’s favorite novel at the time, Janice Meredith, inspired the baby’s name. To continue the literary inspiration into … Continue reading →

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