News BIG MAMA SAID: Women are One of the Greatest Gifts Your Heart Will Ever Know By Terry Allen I joined in welcoming to Dallas, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc ! As they gathered for their 71st biennial AKA Boule... Garland JournalJuly 26, 2024
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: Every Dog Has Its Day – Mass Incarceration Must END!! By Terry Allen In a world overwhelmed with constant noise, Big Mama’s voice stood out as a beacon of wisdom and faith. She guided... Garland JournalJuly 4, 2024
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: A Man Without Ancestral Knowledge of Self Is Like A Tree Without Roots By Terry Allen Lucille “Big Mama” Allen, the cornerstone of wisdom and faith in our family, often reminded us of the importance of knowing... Garland JournalJune 29, 2024
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: You Can’t Make an Omelet Without Breaking a Few Eggs. He is Guilty 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 JournalJune 7, 2024
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: Never Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth By Terry Allen Lucille “Big Mama” Allen, a beacon of wisdom and faith in her family, has left behind a profound statement echoing her... Garland JournalJune 1, 2024
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: The Main Thing Is to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing By Terry Allen In the tapestry of life, our elders weave threads of wisdom that stand the test of time. One such elder was my very own Lucille... Garland JournalJanuary 20, 2024
Editorial Big Mama Said: “CHRISTMAS GIVE” is the Super Bowl of giving As I opened the front door of the home my grandfather built by his own hands, Big Mama shared her standard holiday message. Garland JournalDecember 23, 2023
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: One falsehood spoils a thousand truths! By Terry Allen From her weathered back porch, the resonance of Lucille “Big Mama” Allen’s words continues to echo, a timeless testament to her... Garland JournalDecember 8, 2023
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: Examine what is said, not who is speaking Our current popular culture is filled with combatant noise thereby the words of Lucille “Big Mama” Allen continue to empower and resonate: “Examine what... Garland JournalNovember 11, 2023
Editorial BLACK CARD: Big Mama Said: Big Mama’s wisdom provides lessons for all By Terry Allen In the heart of our family, the wisdom of my Grandmother, Lucile “Big Mama” Allen, radiates like a timeless light. Born... Garland JournalSeptember 7, 2023