In My Grandmother’s House

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By Yolanda Pierce ’94

Published May 14, 2021

Raised in faith by her grandmother, Pierce reckons with the tradition of Black theology and liberating scripture passed down through generations from enslaved ancestors. She tells stories of race, spirituality, trauma, and freedom, showing how a grandmother’s wisdom can instruct and guide the future.

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