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Legacy
The Purposeful Walk
Brooklyn’s buildings are mostly gone, but its community members keep its spirit alive.
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Interviewee: Arthur Griffin, Jr.
Topics: Brooklyn's rich culture, the hopefulness of residents, and famous alumni of Second Ward High School
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Interviewee: Rev. Janet Garner-Mullins
Topics: Sankofa bird, resilience, and the importance of remembering Brooklyn
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Interviewee: Mamie Faulkner Cuthbertson
Topics: Brooklyn and the idea that "we will overcome," Arthur Griffin's contributions, and the efforts of Second Ward alumni to stand together as a lesson for the next generations
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Interviewee: Marvin Price
Topics: Second Ward Alumni group, the legacy of Second Ward High School, and the importance of Second Ward High School to Brooklyn
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