Charles Jones oral history interview 2, 2007 April 25

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Charles Jones oral history interview 2, 2007 April 25

Jones, Charles, 1937- (interviewee)

4/25/07

Charles Jones shares his memories of the Brooklyn neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, also known as Second Ward. He describes the sense of community pride in Brooklyn's residents and their close-knit relationships, differences between Charlotte's African American neighborhoods, and popular businesses including the Lincoln Theater. He also talks about the influential church United House of Prayer for All People, including the music, Bishop Daddy Grace, the House of Prayer parade, the musicians, and the church's strong sense of community. He also talks about the urban renewal project and how that affected Brooklyn's former residents.

1940-2010

Jones, Charles, 1937

Second Ward High School (Charlotte, N.C.)

United House of Prayer for All People

Johnson C. Smith University

African Americans--Segregation

African American business enterprises

African American churches

African American schools

African American neighborhoods

African American families

City and town life

Civil rights movements

Urban renewal

North Carolina Digital Heritage Center

English

sound

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