*On this date in 1990, South African President F.W. de Klerk publicly promised to free imprisoned political prisoner Nelson Mandela and lift his country’s ban on Black membership in the African National Congress.
Maud went to college.
Sadie stayed at home.
Sadie scrapped for life
With a fine tooth comb.
She didn't leave a tangle in.
Her comb found every strand.
Sadie was one of the livingest chits
In... SADIE AND MAUD by Gwendolyn Brooks.
