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Revisiting Sustainable African American Communities of the Past In the Greater Greensboro, North Carolina Area
by Lewis Brandon
Mar. 6, 2009
On Thursday, March 5, 2009 we celebrated African American History with an intergenerational Panel Discussion, Pictorial and Cultural Exhibit entitled “Revisiting Sustainable African American Communities of the Past in the Greater Greensboro Area.” This exhibit included glimpses of community life, education, religious, social and cultural life in the East White Oak Community. The Panel Discussion – “Remembering Our Community” – featured stories from living residents of this community. They and their neighbors shared memories of both their triumphs and the struggles they overcame as they crafted out and sustained community that nurtured their families and maintained cherished traditions during Greensboro’s past. Additional historical information on African Americans in Greensboro may be obtained by visiting the BCC at 417 Arlington Street, Greensboro or calling 336 230-0001. Click the link above to view a clip from this event.