News Big Mama Said: “Nothing Beats a Failure but a Try” Charles Evers Beat the DIE Pushback in the 60s By: Terry Allen Lucille “Big Mama” Allen didn’t have a fancy degree or sit in any corporate boardroom — but her wisdom was pure gold. She... Garland JournalMay 22, 2025
News Big Mama Said: “A Hit Dog Will Holler.” By: Terry Allen Big Mama would deliver this saying like a quiet warning: “A hit dog will holler.” She didn’t raise her voice—but she... Garland JournalMay 3, 2025
Editorial Big Mama Said: “When a Woman Knows Who She Is, She Changes a Nation” By Terry Allen: Big Mama used to say, “When a woman knows who she is, she don’t just raise her children—she raises the bar... Garland JournalApril 20, 2025
News Big Mama Said: You Are in the Meantime By: Terry Allen Sitting on the back porch with my grandmother, Lucille “Big Mama” Allen, was like attending a master class in life. She... Garland JournalMarch 27, 2025
Editorial Big Mama Said: “How You Gonna Win When You Ain’t Right Within” But as I grew older, I realized she was dropping a truth that stretches from the dirt roads of the past to the neon... Garland JournalFebruary 8, 2025
Editorial Big Mama Said: “Keep a Prayer on YourLips for 2025” Hey Family Big Mama always told us at the end of every year, “Child keep a prayer on your lips.” She did not just... Garland JournalJanuary 10, 2025
Editorial Big Mama Said: “Have Someone’s Back or Lose the War” Lucille “Big Mama” Allen was a wellspring of wisdom, offering timeless lessons wrapped in plainspoken truth. Garland JournalDecember 25, 2024
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: We Must Sing a Song for Sonya By Terry Allen In America, our credit score follows us everywhere. It determines where we live, what car we drive, and even the job... Garland JournalSeptember 13, 2024
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: Big Mama Said, “You Are Never Too Old to Learn” By Terry Allen Lucille “Big Mama” Allen, the cornerstone of wisdom and faith in our family, left behind a legacy of timeless guidance. Her... Garland JournalAugust 17, 2024
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: You Are Barking Up The Wrong Tree By Terry Allen In a world filled with endless noise, Big Mama’s voice was a beacon of wisdom and faith, guiding not just her... Garland JournalAugust 1, 2024