On a recent run to the public library, I experienced an “awww!” moment.

By Rita Apaloo

A good-looking “brother,” dressed in a pair of blue faded jeans, short sleeves cotton shirt with the top 2 buttons undone showing the neckline of an undershirt, shirttail hanging out, and a pair of sandals on bare feet (that totally gave away his African-ness, in addition to other features), helped a little boy (about 6-8 yrs) get out of a Toyota sedan. He clutched the little boy’s hand and walked around the vehicle to open the door directly behind the driver’s seat. He opened the car door and reached in to unbuckle a toddler out of her car seat. Next, he sat the toddler on the hood of the car, pulled a handkerchief out of his pocket, wiped her nose, face, and straightened her braids. Finally, he picked her up, bracing her with one arm while she clung onto him. Reaching for the little boy’s hand, he warned him of an approaching vehicle. Once the coast was cleared, he led them into the building.
Okay, now you can say it with me…awww!