Leesa Jones, Author at Washington Daily News

Columns

This little light of mine

The earliest memories I have as a young child, are the memories of my mother praying with my sister Lena and me. I remember being ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, July 22, 2024 4:58 pm

Columns

Oh, those summer days

With the creation of the Splash Park at the Bobby Andrews Recreation Center, there will be one more wonderful experience our young people can enjoy. ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, July 15, 2024 4:51 pm

Columns

A repairer of the breach

I again want to thank the many readers for their kind words and encouragement as they read and share what I share in my weekly ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, July 8, 2024 4:33 pm

Columns

The history of Teacher’s Row Part II

In last week’s column, I shared the history of how Van Norden Street between Second and Fifth Street became historically know as ‘Teacher’s Row.’ I ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, July 1, 2024 4:07 pm

Columns

The history of “Teacher’s Row”

Many people who have attended my African American history tours since 2010 have heard me talk about how prominent Black business leaders and others gave ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, June 24, 2024 4:27 pm

Columns

Unity in the Community

What a glorious Juneteenth weekend the City of Washington provided for everyone to enjoy. A very special and heartfelt thank you to all who helped ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, June 17, 2024 4:21 pm

Columns

Old neighborhoods, new discoveries

There are so many reasons I enjoy visitors coming to the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum. One is I get to share Washington’s amazing history. ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, June 10, 2024 4:46 pm

Columns

Oh Juneteenth Part 2

I want to again thank the Washington Daily News for the opportunity to write my column. I am truly grateful for the opportunity as it ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, June 3, 2024 5:38 pm

Columns

Oh Juneteenth! Part 1

This weekend we had many visitors to the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum from several countries who wanted to learn more about Washington’s African American ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 10:48 am

Columns

Old Man River on the Pamlico

We celebrated Washington’s history Saturday with the fifth Pomeroy Foundation marker to honor the heritage of the James Adams Floating Theater. The marker is in ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, May 20, 2024 3:07 pm

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