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Saluting Black Soldiers that Served in Every Major American War — “My Lord, What A Morning”

Posted on May 29, 2017 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

(For Marian Anderson)   I am Black and proud, O Daughters of the American Revolution, Like the soil of Creation, Like the land of Mother Africa. Do not look at me with contempt because I am Black. Your mythology says … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day (2013) — Remembering My Daddy

Posted on May 27, 2013 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

It’s Memorial Day, when we remember the men and women who have and are serving in our armed services. Today, I remember my father. He served his country during World War II. He enlisted in the Army on October 31, … Continue reading →

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