Opinion
It’s funny the memories we keep.
There are the expected ones: a first kiss, college graduation, family holiday celebrations. And the not so expected: a sunrise beach walk alone on Christmas morning, the feel of the stiff Florida grass on bare feet used to the Vineyard’s downy lawns.
My grandfather, Charles Shearer, was born into slavery. Henrietta Shearer was of Native American and African American descent. They were both educated at Hampton University.
Hermits of the Bog
Tisbury’s Good Idea
The Tisbury selectmen are on the right track as they begin to explore the idea of a two-town venture in shellfish management with their neighbor, the town of Oak Bluffs. In a working session last week the selectmen began a conversation with Oak Bluffs shellfish constable David Grunden about the possibilities of a shared venture. Tisbury has been without a permanent constable since the sudden death of Derek Cimeno last fall.
Live from La Scala
February is Black History Month. It was first established in 1926 by Dr. Carter Woodson, a professor at Tulane University, who “strongly believed that documenting black history and educating the public were both vitally important ingredients to the progress of race relations and the progression of the lives of black Americans.” As a class, most of us believe that Black History Month is very important and that there should be more celebration and respect paid to black Americans. Today there has been a tremendous change for all citizens of America.