Black Mennonites

Quite a story: Janelle and Jasmine Newswanger lead simple, contented lives in one of Pennsylvania’s Mennonite communities. The 17-year-old twins drive a horse-drawn buggy, wear long dresses and white head coverings, and see their friends at church on Sundays. Done with education at 14, after finishing eighth grade, Jasmine works as a teacher’s aide, and … Continue reading Black Mennonites