Amplifying Hidden Voices
Writing Our Stories Back Into History
Upcoming Book Release
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Anticipated Release 2026
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Spring 2026 release March Edition both Print & Digital Copies Available 3/1/2026
Featured in the
March 2026 Inaugural Edition
Ryi Mills: A Safe Haven on Ash Street
A remembered refuge in Spring Hope, North Carolina—where pineapple sherbet, jukebox melodies, and unspoken codes shaped a community and a man named Mr. Ryi offered quiet protection when the world outside was unforgiving.
The Boy Before the Bus Station
At thirteen, Hezekiah Watkins crossed a line meant to silence him. Decades later, his testimony continues to teach children the cost of freedom—and the necessity of telling the truth.
Pieces That Last
In an Austin studio, artist Stanton Pittman transforms fragments into lasting mosaics, preserving Freedom Colony stories through art, memory, and communal craftsmanship.
Tamera Peterson McIntyre
An in-depth profile examining leadership, judicial philosophy, and a vision for transparency and fairness in Precinct 1’s Justice Court.
When Faith Stops Being Convenient
Coleto Souls’ “Convenient Christian” turns personal relapse into honest worship—reminding listeners that faith is not about perfection, but about returning again and again.
Built With Intention
A story of partnership and perseverance documenting how a community came together to build more than a pantry—creating a model rooted in dignity, service, and impact.
Format: Digital
Release: March 2026
Publisher: Shelton Legacy Press
The Chronicle witnesses. The Ledger remembers.
COMING SOON
DIGITAL EARLY RELEASE FEBRUARY 20
Become a Digital Member of The Legacy Ledger and receive unlimited access to each quarterly issue, including our March 2026 inaugural edition. Members enjoy early access to new releases, seamless digital viewing, and exclusive updates on upcoming features and stories. Your membership supports long-form, community-centered storytelling rooted in preservation, integrity, and place.
Print Magazines are available for purchase in the Shop on March 01, 2026
The goal of my collective work is to illuminate overlooked histories, elevate marginalized voices, and foster critical dialogue across generations. Through historical research, narrative nonfiction, educational writing, and cultural advocacy, my completed and ongoing projects seek to preserve truth, inspire equity, and empower communities to reclaim their stories.
Whether documenting Freedom Colonies, exploring the intersections of faith and resilience, or addressing educational disparities, my work aims to serve as both a record and a catalyst—archiving what was, challenging what is, and envisioning what could be.
