Nineteen Fifty-Six Vol.4 Issue 2
Our latest magazine issue, Rooted, delves into the complexities surrounding the black family and the stigmas that often accompany conversations about it. From generational trauma to stereotypes perpetuated by the media, we examine the challenges faced by black families and the resilience and strength that bind them together. However, Rooted also celebrates the beauty and richness of black family life and culture, showcasing the love, unity, and traditions that make these families truly unique. Join us as we explore the multifaceted narratives of the black family and honor their history and heritage.
Our latest magazine issue, Rooted, delves into the complexities surrounding the black family and the stigmas that often accompany conversations about it. From generational trauma to stereotypes perpetuated by the media, we examine the challenges faced by black families and the resilience and strength that bind them together. However, Rooted also celebrates the beauty and richness of black family life and culture, showcasing the love, unity, and traditions that make these families truly unique. Join us as we explore the multifaceted narratives of the black family and honor their history and heritage.
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HOME<br />
Ta’KYLA BATES<br />
Home has never been a house for me,<br />
but rather a merging of indelible memories.<br />
The floors remember the babies’ first steps,<br />
little feet that would one day veer far from their<br />
mothers.<br />
The walls remember the touch of the children’s<br />
dirty little fingertips, after playing outside in mushy<br />
brown dirt.<br />
The backyards remember the family gatherings.<br />
Laughter and conversation don’t last through the<br />
night, where arguments tell us it’s time to retreat.<br />
These houses were never home to me.<br />
In the kitchen, aromas become reminders of love<br />
shared through generations.<br />
Spices dance to the humming of my granny’s song, a<br />
sweet melody that would soon disappear.<br />
The living room, holds unframed moments, Capturing<br />
the laughter of family tales.<br />
Couch cushions bear the struggles of disappointment,<br />
yet the embrace of hope still lies.<br />
Bedrooms that were never unshared,<br />
echo the whisperings of secrets and dreams.<br />
Pillows become forts and sheets become shields to<br />
bonds that will never be broken.<br />
Houses may change,<br />
but the essence of home remains the same.<br />
Family has always been home for me.<br />
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