Tag: Preservation
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Zenola Robertson
Zenola Robertson shared her deep familial and cultural ties to South Carolina, specifically St. Stephens, where her mother Iness was from. She reflected on traveling back and forth between South Carolina and other places, recognizing names like Santee, Sumter, and Moncks Corner from family stories. Zenola emphasized the strong sense of unity around food in Read more
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Childlene Brooks & Virginia Jackson
Childlene Brooks and Virginia Jackson, sisters raised in Talbot county and deeply rooted in their community, shared their personal stories of growing up during the desegregation era and their involvement in local civil rights efforts. The interview explored their early experiences at St. Michael’s High School, where Childlene was one of the first African American Read more