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Children’s Author Pens Emotional Book About Grief Two Years After His Daughter’s     Unexpected Death

During his childhood author Lehman Riley was fascinated by his grandfather Papa Lemon. Unfortunately, Papa Lemon passed away in 1973 when Lehman was 10 years old.  Lehman’s love and admiration for Papa Lemon inspired him to write “The Adventures of Papa Lemon’s Little Wanderers” children’s series book. Papa Lemon’s Magical Train transports 5 racially diverse friends, the Little Wanderers, back in time in order for them to meet great U.S. historical figures. Most importantly, Papa Lemon serves as a positive African American grandfather role model for the five friends. 

Two years ago, Lehman’s life was turned upside down. His 23 year old daughter passed away unexpectedly in June 2020. The pain and grief of the loss of his daughter was unbearable. Countless hours of prayer and dependence on God, has slowly melted away some of the pain. Last year Lehman was inspired to write a book about “Grief” in order to help others dealing with loss and to honor the life of his daughter Tianna.

“The Adventures of Papa Lemon’s Little Wanderers: Losing Lizzy A Story of Grief” is a 36-page book that shows readers that even when the tears won’t stop flowing and it feels like happiness will never return, one day they will smile and laugh again.

Lehman states “I always heard life can change in a split second. For some reason I didn't think it would happen to me in such a painful way. I was on my knees praying for all my family and friends that night before my daughter died. The days after, I thanked God for choosing me out of all the men in the world to be Tianna's Father. What a gift from my heavenly Father.”

Visit www.papalemonedu.com for more information about the Papa Lemon Books.

An Evening of Real-Life Stories about Social Justice in Minneapolis

[Minneapolis, MN] – Hennepin History Museum and the Minneapolis Interview Project
present an evening of real-life stories about social justice in Minneapolis on Thursday,
September 14, from 6 to 8 pm at The Capri Theater, 2027 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN,
55411. The Minneapolis Interview Project was started in 2016 as a labor of love by Southside
resident Anne Winkler-Morey, who set her sights on obtaining one-hundred life-stories that
revealed “hidden histories of inequality and the struggle for social justice in Minneapolis.”
Ms. Winkler-Morey and many of the individuals she interviewed will read from their interview
transcripts, and a portion of the evening’s program will honor those participants who have passed
away since contributing their interviews. The program will also feature photographs by
Minneapolis-based artist, photographer, and teacher, Eric Mueller, who joined the project in
2019, volunteering his expertise to photograph interviewees in locations that are important to
them. There will be opportunities for questions and conversation with the audience.
Anne Winkler-Morey is an historian, educator, and activist scholar studying and participating in
social movements since the 1980s and is the author of Allegiance to Winds and Waters:
Bicycling the Political Divides of the United States. To date, she has interviewed 92 people
who have lived, worked, engaged institutions, and/or worked on grassroots campaigns in
Minneapolis. Their stories are actual personal experiences with dates and locations of public
events corroborated by Winker-Morey. She sought out different and sometimes opposing
perspectives to give insight into equality and the struggle for social justice in Minneapolis,
interviewing people of different ages, races, genders, economic classes, migration experiences,
as well as from different areas of Minneapolis. She invited people to tell their whole story, while at
the same time interrogating inequality in Minneapolis and the struggles for social justice in the
city.
Doors open at 5:30 pm, with the program beginning at 6 pm. The event is free, but reservations
are required.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM: Hennepin History Museum brings the diverse history of people in
Hennepin County to life. We help people understand their world through an exploration of local
history with exhibits, public programs, a magazine, and a public research library.
VISITOR INFORMATION: Hennepin History Museum, 2303 Third Ave S, Mpls, is on MTC’s #11
High Frequency Route. Free parking is available at the Museum and on Third Ave. Bike racks are
available. Visiting requires the use of stairs.

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Superintendent Cox talks about the beginning of a new school year. She also talks about positions available and new incentives.