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Tuskegee Love Letters
Edited by Kim Russell
Edited by Kim Russell
Tuskegee Love Letters - a one act play -
The poignant and romantic story of a
Tuskegee Airman and his family...From
actual letters.
Buy the script for your group to produce as
readers theater or lead a humanities discussion.
Letters written by Lt. Col Jay Bernard Knighten
and his wife, Luana. 1939-1956 - Follow the
Black American experience through two wars
and success in fast paced New York in the 50's.
Play written by daughter, Kim Russell.
Ideal play for Veterans and Memorial events.
Tuskegee Love Letters.
The poignant and romantic story of a
Tuskegee Airman and his family...From
actual letters.
Buy the script for your group to produce as
readers theater or lead a humanities discussion.
Letters written by Lt. Col Jay Bernard Knighten
and his wife, Luana. 1939-1956 - Follow the
Black American experience through two wars
and success in fast paced New York in the 50's.
Play written by daughter, Kim Russell.
Ideal play for Veterans and Memorial events.
Tuskegee Love Letters.
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| From Luana to her Mother... Thursday noon, April 1, 1943 Hi Mom, Again I’m at work writing you. I don’t feel so sporty today. I have a cold and on top of that I’m worried about Bernard. Well I’m not exactly worried but a little blue. I certainly hate to see him go. Last night was his last night home. Of course I don’t let Bernard know I am sad. He is quite confident about going so that makes me feel better. He says if any man comes out of the 99th alive you can bet your life he will be among them. He told me if I received a letter from the government, saying he was missing or a prisoner of war for me not to worry because he had probably landed in some neutral country and would be having a ball. Bernard is really a nut. I’m hoping he will only have six months of combat and then come back here for the duration. This may happen as it does for so many of the white fellows. Saturday, when I get paid, I’m going to send you some money and will you get me a pair of comfy shoes and some good shoes (as dressy as you can without a war stamp). |
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Tuskegee Love Letters, The Play Letters of Bernard and Luana Knighten 1997 (c) by Kim Knighten Russell |
[untitled] HARLEM cable series Inspired by Letters written by Bernard and Luana Knighten Adapted by BYRON TIDWELL (c) 2008 Kim K. Russell and Byron Tidwell |
Luana’s Song 100 letters of dreams, love, separation and hope Letters of Bernard and Luana Knighten 2008 (c) by Kim Knighten Russell Publication date: September 2009 |
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| Thank you to Rita Coleman, for her endless hours of typing the letters of Luana's Song from V-Mail to digital documents. Kim Russell |
| Classroom suggestions for High School teachers: Select 4 students and allow them time to read the script for understanding and vocabulary. Allow them to read the script in front of classroom in a readers theater presentation. Topics: Tuskegee Airmen, World War II, segregation and more. Order your free copy today. Send us an email and request your free student version: kim@speakersontour.com |
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS,
PLEASE READ BELOW...
PLEASE READ BELOW...
Read about the 1946 Essence Magazine published by Jay and Luana Magazine for Black Women Includes an early essay by Alex Haley |
Comedy of Jay Bernard Stand-up Comic BET Comic View Video - click here |
| Much . . . . . |
| A fun and engaging tool for studying African American History Month |
| A fun and engaging tool for studying African American History Month |
Actual love letters between
a Tuskegee Airman and his
wife and family. Beginning
in Tuskegee, Alabama and
traveling to the bright lights
of Broadways.
a Tuskegee Airman and his
wife and family. Beginning
in Tuskegee, Alabama and
traveling to the bright lights
of Broadways.