April 10, 20190Comments

What Happened to the Neighborhood?

I was a big fan of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood back in the 70’s. My kids were fans too. The wholesome nature of the program attracted me and made me feel

by Cindy Noonan

Underground Railroad Nuggets

Worldview

March 11, 20190Comments

Mary Bibb: Black Educator, Abolitionist & Journalist

For Women’s History Month I’d like to highlight a black woman crusader who has been largely unrecognized. Meet Mary Bibb, a historical character featured in my novel for kids, Dark

by Cindy Noonan

Underground Railroad Nuggets

Worldview

March 4, 20190Comments

Paul Cuffee: Black American Shipping Magnate

Paul Cuffee was born in 1759 on an island near New Bedford, MA to a free black man and a Wampanoag Indian woman. Coffee's father had been captured and enslaved

by Cindy Noonan

Underground Railroad Nuggets

February 12, 20190Comments

JOHN W. JONES: Unsung Black American Hero

Digging for nuggets of history for my novel, Dark Enough to See the Stars, I uncovered some rare treasures. Brave people who put their lives on the line to help slaves

by Cindy Noonan

My Journey

February 5, 20194Comments

Let the Weak Say I Am Strong

October 6thI had hip surgery after falling and breaking my femur. (See my post Stopped in My Tracks.) God pointed out many miracles to me during my convalescence—the garbage men who

by Cindy Noonan

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