Reading While Black

Diana, Princess of Wales died at age 36. Perhaps it’s because we share the same birthday, but for some reason, when I saw the news report that she was dead, I was very upset. I don’t know why my mother and I were up late that early morning of August 31, 1997, but we were, and the TV was on. I’ll never forget turning to the screen to watch the anchorwoman report on the accident that claimed Diana’s life. It’s a bit harrowing to hear and see the grief from those following the procession, but if you are so inclined, a user on YouTube has the entire funeral here.