Home > Items Browse Items (2222 total) Sort by: Title Subject Date Added Ms. Stephanie Soulama, Stephanie’s African Hair Braiding Stephanie, a native of the Cote d'Ivoire, is proud of the many hours she will spend with any one customer. She is concerned about maintaining a true community business and looks forward to local growth enhancing her own and neighboring, small business. Ms. Stephanie Soulama, Stephanie’s African Hair Braiding Mr. Jean Pierre Mr. Jean Pierre Mr. Joe Alston Joe, a long-time resident of Northside, is known for the care with which he maintains his yard and the way he looks out for elderly neighbors on Lindsay Street. Mr. Joe Alston Cecelia Massey-Fike and family Cecelia Massey-Fike and family Miss Brianna Harrison Daughter of Pastor Troy Harrison, Brianna grew up in the house where the Jackson Center is now located. Miss Brianna Harrison Mr. Michael Parker, Knott’s Funeral Home Knott’s Funeral Home is located on N. Graham St. in the original building of the Bynum Weaver Chapel and Funeral Home, one of the oldest black-owned business buildings in the region. Michael, who lives just blocks away, has worked in this historic building for over 40 years. He readily dedicates… Mr. Michael Parker, Knott’s Funeral Home Mrs. Equashia Mumeen There could not be a photograph more representative of the vibrant character of Equashia, who recently moved to Chapel Hill in the midst of struggle. She continues to fight for affordable housing for all. Mrs. Equashia Mumeen Mr. Eugene Farrar Eugene is past head of the local NAACP. He recalls the power of the former Midway business district to provide economic resources and gathering places for Northsiders. He wanted to be pictured here in Baldwin Park pursuing one of his greatest passions: registering people to vote. Mr. Eugene Farrar Marquette (Charles) Costen Marquette is known throughout the area as the kind of neighbor who will just see that somebody needs help and drop by to lend a hand. We met him when he did just that for us at the Jackson Center. Marquette (Charles) Costen Freddie Mae Mitchell Freddie Mae Mitchell Della Pollock and Mr. Tavan Page This photograph demonstrates the same spirit of joyful partnership and curiosity with which Della co-founded the Jackson Center. Della Pollock and Mr. Tavan Page Mr. Garrett Penley Garrett is a jack of all trades who is particularly committed to sustainable gardening and local food justice. He served as the manager of HOPE gardens on Homestead Rd. and chose to be photographed there. Mr. Garrett Penley Gladys Pendergraph Brandon "I’ve always been told, 'You can be anything you’d like to be. But YOU have to be what you’d like to be.'" - Gladys Pendergraph Brandon Ms. Gladys lives by one of her favorite sayings: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” She runs “Heavenly Groceries/Comida Celestial”, a daily, grocery-style… Gladys Pendergraph Brandon Mr. Tommy & Mr. Jason Owens Tommy, pictured here with his brother, Jason, is always looking out for others. Reflecting on his vision of community, he described a neighbor as “somebody who extends a helping hand to people no one else will.” Mr. Tommy & Mr. Jason Owens Kara Baldwin Kara Baldwin Mr. Jason Merrille, Back Alley Bikes Back Alley Bikes, located on N. Graham St. at the time this photo was taken, is a community business leader. Jason treats customers like family and is known for working on every bike with the kind of attention and integrity he dedicates to his own. You can now visit Back Alley bikes on Merritt… Mr. Jason Merrille, Back Alley Bikes Mr. Andrés Morales-Castillo Exuding kindness and graciousness, Andrés is quick to smile and share a story. A deeply spiritual person, he possesses a strong belief in the power of neighbors helping each other through difficult times. Mr. Andrés Morales-Castillo Ms. Ceci Miller & Ruby Ceci enjoys sitting outside of the Hargraves Recreation Center (finally completed in 1941to accommodate the first all-black Navy Band) with her friends often. She had never been photographed with her dog, Ruby. She is the proud mother of Paris Miller, a teacher and community activist, and the… Ms. Ceci Miller & Ruby Ms. Sharon Livingston & Ms. Virginia Medean Sharon and Virginia wanted to have their photograph demonstrate what they believed it meant to be a neighbor in the face of rapid change locally and in their respective lives. Residents of public housing at the time this photo was taken, they reflected on how neighbors can often be more important… Ms. Sharon Livingston & Ms. Virginia Medean Mr. Isaac W. Lee II Isaac, whom we first met as a patron of St. Joseph’s “Heavenly Groceries,” shares his experiences of neighbors here in Chapel Hill in this audio excerpt. Mr. Isaac W. Lee II Dr. Reginald Hildebrand Prof. H, as he is fondly known, is pictured here in front of his church, St. Paul AME. Founded in 1864, St. Paul has marked the corner of Chapel Hill and Carrboro for over 150 years. As St. Paul anticipates a new church campus in the Rogers Road area, the future of the “little red church on the… Dr. Reginald Hildebrand Rev. Albert and Mrs. Eloise Williams High school sweethearts, gracious hosts, committed servant leaders, the Reverend and Mrs. Williams, lifetime residents of Chapel Hill, chose to photographed in front of their beautiful home. Rev. Williams was the first African American firefighter in Chapel Hill. Listen to hear more of his… Rev. Albert and Mrs. Eloise Williams Mr. Charles Geer and Mr. Michael Jenkins They call themselves brothers and certainly are close enough to be. Most will recognize them from their greetings on Franklin St (where they are pictured here). We got to know them from their often spontaneous volunteer roles at every Northside community and church event. Mr. Charles Geer and Mr. Michael Jenkins A Young Neighbor A Young Neighbor Previous Page ... 87 88 89 90 91 ... Next Page
