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Title: George A. Wallace oral history interview, 2004 March 24
Creator: Wallace, George A. (George Alexander), 1943-
Date Created: 2004-03-24
Subjects--Topical: African Americans--Segregation, African American families, Manners and customs, City and town life, African American business enterprises, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Housing, Urban renewal
Description: George Wallace discusses his life in the Grier Heights neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, and his connection to the Brooklyn neighborhood in Charlotte, also known as Second Ward. Mr. Wallace talks about his deep roots in Grier Heights, inc...

Title: James Black oral history interview 2, 2007 March 27
Creator: Black, James A., 1942-
Date Created: 2007-03-27
Subjects--Topical: African Americans--Segregation, African American neighborhoods, African Americans--Religion, Evangelicalism, African American business enterprises, Urban renewal, Golfing
Description: James Black shares his memories of growing up in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, also known as Second Ward, and his lifelong involvement with the United House of Prayer for All People. Mr. Black expresses his admiration for...

Title: Mary Poe and Delores Giles oral history interview, 2007 April 5
Creator: Poe, Mary, 1945-
Date Created: 2007-04-05
Subjects--Topical: African Americans--Segregation, African American schools, African American neighborhoods, African American churches, African American business enterprises, Amusements, Urban renewal
Description: Mary Poe and Delores Giles share their memories of growing up and living in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, also known as Second Ward. They talk about attending Second Ward High School, school sports and activities, and the...