They say you can tell a mother’s story by looking at her hands. I watched my own mama’s hands this morning as she stirred grits at the stove – those same hands that once braided my hair tight enough ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – I have recently written about my “mama” Melva Hardison, who died on March 16 at the age of 99. During this period, a lot of people have told me about their mothers. I also asked for ...