Molly Hensley-Clancy
Brotherhood

She was tall this time, with long legs that shone the color of dark mustard in the light from Mama’s room. Andrew watched her follow […]

“‘Where were you when?'”

‘Where were you when?” It’s a question that defines generations. The bombing of Pearl Harbor. John F. Kennedy’s assassination. The Challenger explosion. These are the […]

MAGAZINE | In the Halls of Domus Academy

It is late in the afternoon at Domus Academy, and most students have headed to extended day programs in the gym or art room, but […]

The Children Left Behind

On a Tuesday afternoon in February, the gym at Domus Academy echoes with the sound of jumping jacks. Hands clap in unison. Polished Nikes squeak […]

MAGAZINE | The Day Before the Game

February 15, 2011 The boys of Domus Academy are waiting. After running laps and doing jumping jacks, they kneel in a semicircle on the gymnasium […]

Jer-ry!

“Stop hiding your face. You’re already here, you might as well enjoy it.” I open my fingers slightly and peer between them to see a […]

A Different Kind of Activism

I am lying. I’ve been told that normally, I’m not very good at it — my right eye twitches, and the corners of my mouth […]

Themba

There is more noise on the bus than anywhere else. I know because Mama and Siyanda and I sit on it every morning. There is […]