During my first week at the Jackson Center, I was first introduced to Keith Edwards and Jane Farrar. During my second week, I went to a Neighborhood Watch meeting where I met Kathy Atwater, Janie Alston and Anita Booth. Those … Continued
Team Leader Reflection: Pictured here is Rev. Albert Williams, the first African-American firefighter in Chapel Hill and one of the activists in the local civil rights movement, telling his story to 8th graders from Smith Middle School in St. Joseph … Continued
Team Leader Reflection: Ms. Velma Perry has been a longtime leader in the neighborhood, but has recently had health issues leading to a stay at a rehab center. For her to move back safely, there need to be certain physical … Continued
Team Leader Reflection: My biggest highlight this year happened after we aired our History is Dangerous Part 2 episode. One of our students expressed opinions about cultural appropriation and was criticized about it online. When the students defended the opinions and … Continued
Team Leader Reflection: Ms. Elaine Norwood, a long time Northside Resident, was the life of our Holiday Party. She was chatting everyone up, and even borrowed a guitar to serenade other guests. Seeing her … Continued
Students from Della’s Class performing Oral Histories! And the reaction to one of the performances! Robert Revels, one of the original folks involved in our work at the Jackson Center from St. Joseph’s—and the lead singer of “We Shall Not … Continued