Servennia Wyatt, a 66-year-old Texan, is an inspiring example that it’s never too late to learn to read. Since joining Literacy Lubbock in February, Wyatt has been developing his reading and writing ...

The 66-year-old has been working on his reading and writing skills through a literacy program run with the help of volunteers.

During slavery, reading wasn’t merely discouraged; it was often illegal. Enslaved people were denied the right to read because being literate allowed them to envision and demand freedom. The Bible, ...