Today we find ourselves in Maryland. We meet a man larger than life and living in a time when being that way made you a slave to other men. Big Sixteen is here and we have just a few of his many adventures. Book: Big SixteenRetold By Mary Calhoun

Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Crispy Maryland Blue Catfish. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Biscuits & Gravyhttps://marylandsbest.maryland.gov/crispy-maryland-blue-catfish/

legendary men Stories:how Nehemiah Got Freehttps://www.afrotalescast.com/how-nehemiah-got-free/ Jean Britisse the Champhttps://www.afrotalescast.com/jean-britisse-the-champ/ High John & the Walkin Stickhttps://www.afrotalescast.com/high-john-the-walkin-stick/ 

Mental Health Texashttps://texassuicideprevention.org/ https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

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