“‘Walk Yourself,’ My Mom Mocked at My Wedding — So I Walked Alone… Until the Mayor, a Senator, and My Superintendent All Stood Up for My ‘Nobody’ Husband.”

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And then their eyes started to dart around. I watched as recognition dawned.

In the third row on the left, Mayor Patterson—short, energetic, her signature bob slightly mussed—stood with the rest of the guests, her eyes shining. Next to her, Senator Williams, distinguished and serious, smiled in my direction. On the other side of continue reading …