Introducing Down Home Diaries, a blog dedicated to celebrating the simple joys of Black Southern culture. Join us as we share heartfelt stories that inspire warmth and connection while wrapping you in nostalgic moments. Find the beauty in every small-town experience with Down Home Diaries.

Joanna Chavis Johnson Joanna Chavis Johnson

Double-Dutch

A new year always challenges us to become better versions of ourselves, to evaluate what needs to be discarded and what needs to remain. Determining the value of people, places and things is common in our quest for the "best life". As you explore, never underestimate the power of reminiscing and the value of childhood memories.

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Short Stories Joanna Chavis Johnson Short Stories Joanna Chavis Johnson

The Open Door

When a black mother is challenged with unimaginable circumstances, she instinctively and intuitively summons the strength and wisdom of her ancestors. They show up every time.

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