Fantasia is Fantastic!

Perseverance pays off

Photo by Robin Edqvist on Unsplash

The first time I heard Fantasia Barrino sing, I was immediately struck by the raw emotion and power of her voice. It was as if every note she sang came straight from the depths of her soul. I was touched and I felt a connection. We were both Southern Girls raised in the church with grandmothers who played a significant role in our lives. We were Black women with something to say. Me with my words and…