Charles Jones oral history interview 2, 2007 April 25
subject: 1940-2010
subject: Jones, Charles, 1937
subject: Second Ward High School (Charlotte, N.C.)
subject: United House of Prayer for All People
subject: Johnson C. Smith University
subject: African Americans--Segregation
subject: African American business enterprises
subject: African American churches
subject: African American schools
subject: African American neighborhoods
subject: African American families
subject: City and town life
subject: Civil rights movements
subject: Urban renewal
description: 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.
creator: Jones, Charles, 1937- (interviewee)
source: North Carolina Digital Heritage Center
date: 4/25/07
language: English
type: sound