Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous
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Known as a Significant Voice in Modern Literature, a Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2025 Black Authors Matter Children Book Awards Nominee for his books, and International Impact Awards' Author of the Year Nominee
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The Prince of Edgerton
I don't know who to marry. I don't know what woman would fulfill the role of my grandmother. My grandmother was Queen for forty years and she was well loved. It's gonna be hard to replace her. Everyday I think of my grandmother because she raised me. My mother died when I was born. And I never knew her that well but thank God for grandmother who guided me through all my years of growth and development. My father placed me in her care because of his grief over mother's death. My mother was in line to replace my grandmother as the Queen and Monarch. And my father would have been her consort King. This is the tradition of Edgerton since the 14th Century. And now I am placed with the task of finding a spouse. Even royal training could not prepare me for this. Prince Edward Prince Edward you needed. I have found thirteen women who matched what you are looking for in a woman. Some are smart. Some are talented. Some are witty. Some are pleasant. And all are beautiful. Hmm let me look at their names. No no no I don't know about this. I don't know about that. I don't know this. Well it is gonna take me some time here. I would leave the list with you. And after days it took me sometime because Edgerton would not bow to any Queen. They wanted a Queen with the right name and beauty and elegance. And it is very hard choosing a mate with these names. Plus some of them are hard to pronounce. I got to find out more about these ladies and choose the right one. And the Prime Minister pronounced the names. And so I asked for their middle names. Ohh I like Alexandrina. Or maybe Victoria. Or maybe Katherine. Yeah I think one of those may make a great Queen. And the Prime Minister of Edgerton told the ladies about their selection. And Prince Edward met with them individually. And they were all lovely and well dressed and elegant in their own way. And the Prime Minister asked Prince Edward but Prince Edward was enjoying the loveliness of the ladies and was caught in their gaze. And so the Prime Minster conducted the selection process. And the Prince asked the questions. And the questions was what is your background? What's your personal interest? And how old are you?. Katherine said i am from a prestigious family, my father was a loyal subject advanced by the Queen to do noble tasks and to represent the throne. He did this for many years and never regretted it. He loved to work for the Royal Family and build up his country. I am an independent woman. I walk in my father's footsteps. And I do not need much help. I am clever and smart enough to do what I need to do. And I just look for my future husband to do the same. And I am five years older than you my Prince. Then it was Victoria, I come from a business family, my family served the Crown by serving the Queen on many occasions. We were proud to help with State's dinners and serve diplomats around the world. I am very dependent because my father taught me that I should look to my future husband for advice. And that I should submit to him and ask him what I need all the time. I am very loyal and my wish is your wish my Prince. And I am eight years older than you. Finally it was Alexandrina, my parents died when I was young and I was adopted by one of your Honorary Generals. I never knew much about my parents except that they were in love for the short time that they lived. They were dedicated to each other. They were fighting for each other. And like Romeo and Juliet they died together. And I promise to find a love like my parents no matter how long and no matter how short. so the world would know that I have love and that love is amazing, wonderful and moving. I am not dependent or independent. I preferred to be both because you never know when you need your love or your love need you. And life has many courses and changes that you cannot predict. And I am the same age as you Oh Fair Prince. So the Prince Minister interrupted and escorted the Prince out. And the Prime Minister decided and Prince Edward said grandmother told me one thing that she remembered about mother and father that convinced them that they had love, it was a dance. I would like to dance with Alexandrina. And so the Prime Minister escorted Alexandrina into the dance hall. And the music played as Prince Edward stared at Alexandrina and Alexandrina stared at Prince Edward. And Prince Edward asked her to dance. And she said she did not know how. And he offered to lead her. And they danced lovely, elegantly and beautifully. And after several songs Alexandrina tripped on the Prince and they kissed. So Alexandrina became Queen and they lived happily ever after.,
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous6 months ago in Fiction
When Kennedy met King
Yes Sir. I sincerely thank you for your compassion and support. It is my honor to be at your service. I don't know what I would do if you did not do what you've done. And it is my hope that you would join me in this. I am on a mission to change this nation. And I cannot be detour. Well thank you Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I understand you speak for your people and that you are determined but as you know as President of the United States. I can only do so much. As the call ended, Kennedy look deep into the Forest Lawn of the White House. And he thinks about the country. He thinks about the injustice. And his brother Robert steps into the room saying Jack we are doing well. We are up in the polls. And your administration is on track to continue leading the country. And Kennedy signals that he want some alone time. He wants time to think with his family. And he says that he would get back to work once he take some family time. And he calls his wife Jackie into the room while Robert exits. And Kennedy gets up and move towards his wife Jackie and his children. He picks up Caroline and hold her up in the air lovely and plays with her. He asks her how she is doing? He asks her about her day. And Caroline responds and says Daddy Daddy. And his son John gets out of his mother's arms as she sits. And he crawls around curiously in the office. And then Kennedy speaks to Jackie like they did when they were dating. And she figures that he wants help on a tough decision. And she cuts through his questions and says John what do you want me to do? What is bothering you? And Kennedy says There's this Dr. King and he is a nice man. He is a reverend and he is the Civil Rights Leader. And his wife Jackie cuts him off and says John the people elected you. You are the President. You are the leader of America. You know what is right. You know how to lead. For goodness sake John look at your record. Look at how you saved those men in the Navy. John you are decisive. Just do what is right. And Kennedy looked around for his son John. And John was in the front of the Oval Desk. Kennedy came lovely after his son, John he says. Why are you hiding there? Why are you sitting at the seal? Huh do you want to be like Dad, son. Do you want to be President?. And his son John just said Dad. And Kennedy pick him up and hug him and kiss him on the cheek. Several months later, Kennedy responded to the protests in the South. He asks Vice President Johnson and Attorney General Robert to met him immediately. this is a disaster. We have a problem. And we can't just let this happen. We can't just allow people to be beaten for being black. We can't just allow segregation continue. What do you suggest we do? Attorney General Robert says We can monitor the situation Mr. President. We can make sure that there is no uprising. We can make sure that the people are safe. We can fight with Dr. King while maintaining the peace in the South. Kennedy said if this continue then I will be force to address the nation. And I will not take it lightly as he stood near the Oval Desk. And then months later a church was bomb and young girls killed. Then Kennedy addresses the nation, there comes a time when we face the moral question and the moral issue. When we be a nation divided or will we be a nation united. I cannot stand by any longer while this injustice remain. Then Kennedy spoke privately with Vice President Johnson, I know our time will come. I know this will not settle but if you finished the job get Civil Rights Legislations and work with Dr. King, I am willing to give you the presidency. And Vice President Johnson agreed.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous6 months ago in History
The Presidential Elections of 1912
Ah another day out hunting, seeing the beauty of Africa. Yup I love to go for another great hunt. Enjoying my family and seeing all the world has to offer. I did love the office but the office can become so unpredictable and so complicated. You can't walk anyway. You can't go anyway. You just stay stuck in the office surrounded. And now I love my life. My beautiful wife and children they can finally see me. And they can finally hear me and know that I exist. And it's about time that this country see another leader. It can become very boring and the same when there is the same leader running things. Even Washington and Lincoln would say the same thing. I am super happy and filled with joy over my life. It could not be any better. Oh there they go there goes that lion, oh he is a awe and wonderous creature. Yup he could scare any animal of the wilderness. This one is gonna be my prize. This one is gonna spoiled the rest. This one is. Mr. President. My word I would have shot you. Why did you snick up behind me when I have a rifle. Mr. President. Theodore Roosevelt. Yes. What do you want? The country needs you. America needs you. President Taft is drastically messing up the country. And he is destroying your progress. And he is dividing the country. You don't say. You don't say. Hold this rifle and when I get back I am gonna fix that and kill this lion. No time to waste dear and children. We must get back to America and finish the job. I am gonna see what Taft is doing and see if he is fit to be president. I am gonna call him onboard. Taft this is Theodore. What is going on with the country? What are you doing to this country? Now if I don't get answer then there is gonna be some consequences. And Taft hangs up the phone. So Roosevelt furiously campaigned against Taft in the primaries. He is unfit and he has disturb the people. It is time for a change. It is time for new leadership even if I have to run for president. And Taft responded Roosevelt had his chance. The country is in good hands. Roosevelt is unfit to be president again. I don't understand why he is betraying me like this. And after months of campaigning, Woodrow Wilson enters the race as a Democrat. Taft wins the Republican primary and Roosevelt starts a new party the progressives stating we need progress. America wants progress. That is true change in progress. We cannot go back to the way we were. We must fight for our future. We must fight for change. If there is anything that I learned from the office is that America wants change and progress is the change that we need. Taft choose a university president as his vice president to gain votes from Woodrow Wilson who gains popularity. And Roosevelt is determined to continue his fight. So Roosevelt gets fierce with both candidates and he starts battle both of them in campaign. And the race for president is tight so tight. Taft's policies are not so popular and it hurts his campaign. Roosevelt appears responsible for Taft because he supported Taft. Woodrow Wilson appears to be a new choice and wins appeal. Taft continues to campaign that Roosevelt choose him and is acting like a king. And when Roosevelt finds out, he beginning to plan his exit but he wants to ensure a new leader in America. So Roosevelt meets secretly with Woodrow Wilson and he sends Franklin Roosevelt. Franklin Roosevelt discusses the advice from Roosevelt to Wilson. And Franklin Roosevelt works with Woodrow Wilson's campaign. Then the election happens and Woodrow Wilson pulls ahead in 1012
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous6 months ago in History
