“‘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.”

I could fully process that, Senator Williams joined us, his hand extended.

“Congratulations,” he said. “Daniel’s told us so much about you. Your students are lucky to have you.”

“We’re both lucky,” I said. “To get to do what we do.”

He nodded. “This city needs more people like you two.”

The mayor and senator moved on, pulled into another conversation. continue reading …