‘Miscellany’ Archives
LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
RETURNING CHAPTER 7Â By PATRICK CABELLO HANSEL “It”™s always darkest before the dawn.” That may be true, but it is of little solace to those who have no idea how far away the dawn is from coming, or even where to look for it. Angel and Luz knew this: their beloved little daughter was missing; she was with some stranger, and all they had to go on was this cryptic note that had been taped to the door of the day care: Don”™t worry.We have your light blessing.You will know where she is. Luz”™ first words were, “Don”™t worry? Are you out of your mind?” Angel”™s first words were: “You will know where she is? What kind of cruel joke is that?” But it was little Angelito”™s first words that made for the turning toward the dawn: “Papito, mamita, what is a light blessing?” Luz and Angel looked at their first born with wonder. For the [...]
Library News
By CARZ NELSON reading nest by J Merriam Things can change fast. For updated information on Hennepin County Library services during the coronavirus pandemic, visit www.hclib.org. All information is accurate as of February 12, 2021. East Lake LibraryEast Lake Library, located at 2727 E. Lake St., is open for Grab and Go service Sunday 12-5 PM; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM; and Wednesday 12-8 PM. Franklin Library Franklin Library, 1413 E Franklin Ave., is open for computer use only. Call (612) 543-6925 to make an appointment. The building will remain locked, but staff will let you in at your appointment time. Masks are required and will be provided if you do not bring one. Because of social distancing, staff will be unable to offer computer assistance. You will have access to a desktop computer, Internet, and printing. You will need to bring your own headphones. At this time, Franklin Library is open for computer use ONLY. Other areas and services, including [...]
Cicely Tyson (1924-2021): And That”™s the Way She Was
MOVIE CORNER By HOWARD MCQUITTER II Cicely Tyson Whether it was screen, television, or stage, Ms. Cicely Tyson shined, breaking way for many more African American thespians, especially for African American women. She refused to be pigeonholed into the usual Black stereotypes of maids or cooks. When looking at her in the earliest of her career, you saw a woman with big beautiful eyes, rich chocolate skin, fronting an Afro - at that time criticized for wearing it even by many Black people, preferring she straighten her hair as was common for Black women of the day. Tyson”™s first film Carib Gold (1957) came at a time when Black actresses had few decent roles in Hollywood, including talent like Dorothy Dandridge, Pearl Bailey, Ruby Dee, Eartha Kitt, Juanita Moore, Hazel Scott, and Beah Richards. Indeed, Cicely Tyson would become known to all people. How- ever, in Black households she was a household name gracing the front covers of African American magazines Ebony [...]
