This story is set during the 1800s when Jack the Ripper became notorious and the only way a girl could earn enough money to pay for her lodgings was through prostitution. Sally McGuire, an Irish girl was determined that she wasn’t going to fall into the world of ‘The Great Evil,’ a sympathetic term used by those who felt for the less fortunate. After being forced to grow up in an orphanage in Dublin she is encouraged by two of her friends to join them on their […]

A Marvelous Blend of Memoir, Folk Wisdom, and Afro-American Beliefs. Actress, storyteller, and priestess Luisah Teish dramatically re-create centuries-old African-American traditions with music, memoir, and folk wisdom.

[VidConnect vidp=’17617′ vidn=’2′ vidt=’default’ vidv=’zDm7f-eFyCQ’]The Bastard Child is a compelling true story of a man overcoming adversity and social stigmatization. The author, Leroy M. Allen, was born and raised in the Cherry Hill section of South Baltimore. Growing up on the streets and in a culture of survival, his lifestyle was extremely dysfunctional and included lots of abuse and adversity. Fiercely protected and loved by a mother, who lacked skills and resources to support the family, The Bastard Child, tells about the love and initiative Leroy had […]