January 30... This day is quite an emotional one for me. It's the birthday of one of my closest friends, who had hit hard times, and...

Review of When Then Became Now By Maduabuchi Eze review of "When Then Became Now" by Monique Rardin Richardson. John and Monique, two young children from "cold" family backgrounds, are connected by fate at Island High School, Alameda, California, USA. They quickly become a source of strength for each other. They would take part-time jobs, hang out with friends and family members, and promise each other the utmost loyalty and devotion. Their future seems to be bright until