Category Archives: Blog Post

#RRBC SOCIALISM VS. SOCIALISM VS SOCIALISM

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Shirley Harris-Slaughter

I got a call the other day from an individual who had purchased my book Our Lady of Victory, the Saga of an African-American Catholic Community a few years ago. She was calling to tell me how much she enjoyed … Continue reading →

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MY BROTHER THE MARINE

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Shirley Harris-Slaughter

Here is an update on what has happened regarding my brother Lance Corporal Ronald Louis Powell The government finally sent me the papers on what happened to my brother and here is what the military records postmarked February 24, 2015, … Continue reading →

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NEW JERSEY SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Shirley Harris-Slaughter

A SMASHING SUCCESS!! May 9, 2015 They laid out the welcome mat in a big way. I was met at the airport and taken to the Holiday Inn where I was staying, and where the booksigning was held — in … Continue reading →

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REMEMBERING LANCE CORPORAL RONALD LOUIS POWELL!!

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Shirley Harris-Slaughter

Today is Memorial Day and again I am so emotional. I sat down and wrote a letter to the Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs in Lansing, MI; to wxyz.com; to my state representative and senate candidate; to anyone who … Continue reading →

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Thank You For A Five Star Review!!

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Shirley Harris-Slaughter

I love the Five Star Review that Nonnie Jules gave my book “Our Lady of Victory, the Saga of an African-American Catholic Community” for this reason; no one has captured this story quite the way she did and from such … Continue reading →

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RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB NEEDS AUTHORS & READERS!

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Shirley Harris-Slaughter

YOU ARE INVITED! COME ON IN!! Rave Review Book Club supports, promotes, and spotlights its members. Your book could be our next current read, or you could be spotlighted; or your book could get a review and much more. If … Continue reading →

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HELLO MY FRIENDS

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Shirley Harris-Slaughter

By now many of you know me pretty well but for those who don’t my name is Shirley Harris-Slaughter and my twitter handle is @motorcityauthor.  I was born in the great state of Michigan and raised in the Charter Township of Royal … Continue reading →

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HOW I OVERCAME A MEDICAL CRISIS

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Shirley Harris-Slaughter

Here is a short version of my story on how I overcame a health crisis in my life, which is what prompted me to hitch right on to Kathryn Treat’s wagon. Her story in a way is my story and … Continue reading →

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GETTING TO KNOW ALL ABOUT ME

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Shirley Harris-Slaughter

Remember that song from the “Sound of Music”? That was the best movie of all time. I’m so proud of myself. I just created this blog all by myself.  Now that might not mean much to most of you but … Continue reading →

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