Opening Black History Month in Honor of One of My Own Personal Heroes

I "came of age" during the Civil Rights Movement (yes, I'm that old!); as a result, Rosa Parks quickly became and remained one of my life-long heroes. My friend and acclaimed poet Doris Washington has written this lovely poem in Rosa's honor/memory. Enjoy!

Riding The Bus

In fond memory of Rosa Parks

By Doris Washington

Many years have passed since then.

And we reflect when one

Was just riding the bus.

Going home from a long day’s work.

She was just riding the bus

On an ordinary day,

As she was asked to move from her seat,

Because of the color of her skin.

Many years have passed since then.

And we reflect of that one riding the bus.

She refused to give up her seat, and was arrested,

And taken to jail in a land where all are to be free.

Just riding the bus she was, just riding the bus.

Many years have passed since then.

When her arrest spurred cries

For freedom all over America’s soil.

A change was about to come,

For all of us to be free.

Many years have passed since then.

When the fight for her freedom

was the fight for everyone.

Because of her courage, her stand,

She made a difference for us all.

May we never forget the one who was

Just-

Riding the Bus!

Riding The Bus copyright © Doris Washington, February 2006. All rights reserved.

Black History Month Giveaway Continues!!!

No Greater Love is set in South Africa in 1989, just prior to the release of Nelson Mandela from prison and the overthrow of the Apartheid system that had kept the majority of South Africa's population living as second-class citizens for decades. A forbidden interracial romance, at a time and place where such relationships were dangerous and even deadly, kicks the book into overdrive from the very beginning.

In honor of Black History Month I'm offering a free copy of No Greater Love, the first book in the Extreme Devotion series, to certain commentors WHO ARE ALSO BLOG FOLLOWERS, though I'm not saying which ones. (I have pre-chosen the numbers and written them down; I'll continue to giveaway throughout the month, so leave a comment as often as you like WITH CLEAR CONTACT INFO, and be sure to become a follower if you aren't already.)

You can learn more about the book by watching the video trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOx8FRSEheA or visiting my website at www.kathimacias.com.

In Honor of Black History Month

No Greater Love is set in South Africa in 1989, just prior to the release of Nelson Mandela from prison and the overthrow of the Apartheid system that had kept the majority of South Africa's population living as second-class citizens for decades. A forbidden interracial romance, at a time and place where such relationships were dangerous and even deadly, kicks the book into overdrive from the very beginning.

In honor of Black History Month I'm offering a free copy of No Greater Love, the first book in the Extreme Devotion series, to certain commentors WHO ARE ALSO BLOG FOLLOWERS, though I'm not saying which ones. (I have pre-chosen the numbers and written them down; I'll continue to giveaway throughout the month, so leave a comment as often as you like, and be sure to become a follower if you aren't already.)

You can learn more about the book by watching the video trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOx8FRSEheA or visiting my website at www.kathimacias.com.

Blessings!

Black History Month...and No Greater Love

As we head into Black History Month in February, honoring those who have in the past (and continue today) made such positive contributions in so many ways, let's not forget those who gave so much--sometimes their very lives--in the struggle to overthrow Apartheid in South Africa. No Greater Love is their story. Throughout the months of January and February, buy a copy online or in bookstores and send me proof of purchase via the "contact me" button on my website (www.kathimacias.com) and I'll send you another copy of No Greater Love (or More than Conquerors or Red Ink if you prefer) free. Blessings!