Happy birthday!

My mother is a native of Newport News, Virginia, but has spent almost three-quarters of her life in Wilson. I often rely on her to clarify my recollections or test tentative connections I make in my research for this blog. She introduced me to museums and historic sites and gladly fed my very early appetite for reading. I’m not sure what Black Wide-Awake would look like without her deep influence, and I ask you to join me in wishing Beverly Allen Henderson a wonderful 87th birthday. I love you, Ma!

Photo by Tracey E. Leon, February 2025.

14 comments

  1. Ms. Beverly Allen Henderson- Master Educator to thousands, including my brother who is now 68 but still remembers your impact on his life ; you are also a Loving and Nurturing Mom of Lisa Henderson who is a gift to the world through you. God bless you immensely on this your 87th birthday…and THANK YOU!!!!!!

  2. Happy Birthday Mrs. Henderson. So good to see you, as beautiful as always. Much love to you!

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