Editorial BLACK CARD: Big Mama Said: God Gives Nothing to Those Who Keep Their Arms Crossed By Terry Allen In her gentle, yet unwavering voice, my grandmother Lucille “Big Mama” Allen used to say, “God gives nothing to those who... Garland JournalAugust 25, 2023
Editorial BLACK CARD: Big Mama Said, “Be the Elephant in the Room: Claim the Right to Exist By Terry Allen In a world where stereotypes and biases persist, it’s essential to reevaluate our perceptions and attitudes towards Black men. This document... Garland JournalAugust 11, 2023
Editorial BLACK CARD: Today, We Will Use The Good Dishes! A Lesson In Delayed Gratification vs. Be Here Now! Garland JournalJuly 28, 2023
Editorial BLACK CARD: BIG MAMA SAID: Show Confidence And Humility At Same Time By Terry Allen Lucille “Big Mama” Allen would give me lessons that were unapologetically authentic experiences we all got from her wisdom. When Big... Garland JournalJuly 22, 2023
Editorial BLACK CARD: The Best Way To Handle Your Rough Patch Is Lift Another One Out Of Theirs By Terry Allen When Lucille “Big Mama” Allen held her family sessions on the front porch of the wood frame home, she weaved a... Garland JournalJuly 14, 2023
Editorial BLACK CARD: BIG MAMA SAID: They Owe Me Nothing! We have to Move From an Entitlement Mindset to an Empowered Mindset Garland JournalJune 30, 2023
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: Charity Begins at Home All political and economic challenges had to come home to roost Garland JournalJune 24, 2023
Editorial BIG MAMA SAID: It’s Not About What You Have But How You Use Your Voice All Those Black Men Cooks are Your God-Given Pulpit Garland JournalJune 9, 2023
Editorial BLACK CARD: Big Mama Said: You Got to Have Some By Terry Allen “Big Mama’s” Playbook was always deeply rooted in biblical structure and presence. Yet it was also immersed in the colloquial norms... Garland JournalMay 20, 2023
Editorial BLACK CARD: You cannot climb a smooth mountain By Terry Allen Thank God, for Lucile “Big Mama” Bailey Robinson Allen. Let me remind you again that Big Mama’s wisdom would now make... Garland JournalMay 5, 2023