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The Purposeful Walk

Image courtesy of James G. Peeler Collection / Johnson C. Smith University

Brooklyn's social calendar was full and lively with church and YMCA activities.

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Interviewee: Jacqueline Stowe
Topics: Neighbors sharing hand-me-down clothes, teachers and education at Myers Street School, West Charlotte High School, working for BellSouth, experiences attending Charlotte-Piedmont Community College and Queens College, United House of Prayer and the Daddy Grace Parades

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Interviewee: Reverend Janet Garner-Mullins
Topics: Church songs and inspiration in the Brooklyn community

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