Joseph Franklin's Influence On America

Essie and her husband, Joseph Franklin, a fellow Mississippian, worked hard to obtain success. They did not have expensive higher education degrees that some blacks may have today; however, what they had were common sense, disciple, perseverance; and a determination to obtain their dreams. Given this, they acquired homes in some of California's most affluence middle-class communities, and by America's standards, they were successful. Though Essie was successful, she, nevertheless, did not allow the material trappings to change her in any way. She kept her head about her.

In addition, Essie had a keen interest in politics, and consequently, each time that I call her, she would debate with me about issues that concerned both of us. If America had been a different place
They did not have expensive higher education degrees that some blacks may have today; however, what they had were common sense, disciple, perseverance; and a determination to obtain their dreams. Given this, they acquired homes in some of California's most affluence middle-class communities, and by America's standards, they were successful. Though Essie was successful, she, nevertheless, did not allow the material trappings to change her in any way. She kept her head about her.

In addition, Essie had a keen interest in politics, and consequently, each time that I call her, she would debate with me about issues that concerned both of us. If America had been a different place for black people when she was coming of age, I know that she would have pursued a career in politics and been successful at it.

Lastly, Essie has crossed over into the spheres of the ancestors, where so many of our family members dwell today. So I, along with the rest of my family, bid her farewell as she embarks on this new journey of an everlasting life. We love you always, Essie. Rest, My Dear Sister, in Eternal