It was a wonderful sight.

In November, four Chattanooga residents traveled together to Ghana's Cape Coast, determined to deepen their understanding of the events that first brought enslaved Africans to the shores of what is now the United States in 1619.

In August 1619, a ship carrying enslaved Africans docked at Point Comfort in the British colony of Virginia — what is now part of the United States. Over 20 enslaved Africans were on the ship and with that, American slavery was born. The year 2019 marks the 400th anniversary of that historic moment — the "Year of Return."

On a hot fall morning in Ghana, a group of friends and I embarked on a journey of a lifetime as we boarded a small Eurobus and traveled on a trip we would never forget.

I love a parade.

As many readers of this column are aware, the history department at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is comprised of skilled and enthusiastic faculty committed to both student success and public service.

"If we had known how wonderful grandchildren are, we would have had them first."

About 750 Lee University freshmen, along with their Gateway class instructors and peer leaders, recently participated in the annual Pack 'n' Stack party in the Paul Dana Walker Arena.

I'm curious about the crossroad of freedom and outrage.

Adam Schiff, who resembles that creepy neighbor who has long, awkward stares when he comes to talk to you, got his way on impeachment.

Standing at the edge of a wind-swept pond near Camping World RV Center in East Ridge on a December afternoon, Skip Steagall has the calm face of a fisherman waiting for a nibble.

Words are like water in the old verse from "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner": "Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink."

Those travelers on Interstate 75 with an interest in history should detour on exit 345, turn left on Highway 41 toward Ringgold and go 1/4 mile to the Old Stone Church Museum.

When did you first realize you were black?

We baby boomers grew up being told that money can burn a hole in your pocket. The adage meant that unspent windfalls can leave one with a powerful urge to splurge.

After decades of steady increase, U.S. life expectancy declined for three consecutive years following 2014.

On Nov. 16-17, Remote Area Medical (RAM) provided 933 patients free medical, dental and vision services valued at $478,884.

Cellphone injuries among pedestrians are at an all-time high. Seriously.

My great-grandfather was a Methodist minister with a sense of humor in the South.

Maybe there is such a thing as bad publicity after all. That, or Peloton actually means "virtual firestorm" in Latin.

Emmi Hurley, 15, has learned to dissipate her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — ADHD — through her hands.

You know, for those of us who have wondered why the stores have Christmas stuff on display sometime between Labor Day and Columbus Day, the answer may be at our fingertips.

Just yesterday it was a crib. Or a bike with training wheels. Then, a bike without.