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Ezra Barbee

"And at that particular time, my grandfather had a heart attack. He said, 'Well, look, son, I’m going to tell you this: Either you are going to finish this job, or you are going to go home.' So that was my fuel up under my whatever. You can go do it or go home. So, I got it." - Ezra Barbee Ezra…

 Emily Banks - Malcolm X and the Civil Rights Movement (clip)

 Emily Banks - on her father's military service (clip)

Emily Banks

Born and Raised in New York, Emily Banks moved south to Chapel Hill in 1970. Her faith is foundational for how she moves through the world, and she is an active member and leader of St. Joseph CME Church. Banks is proud of her family history and the many accomplishments of her children.

 Emily Banks - On her family, immigration, and faith

This interview is part of the Marian Cheek Jackson Center’s Life History Series.  Emily Banks, a current member and leader of St. Joseph CME Church, was born in 1946 in New York and migrated south to North Carolina in 1970.  She has spent the last few decades in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  She…

 Funeral Service Program for Mrs. Mamie Baldwin

Mrs. Mamie Baldwin's funeral took place on July 3, 1971 at St. Joseph CME Church in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Reverend Charles L. Helton officiated the service. Photo courtesy of Patricia "Pat" Jackson and St. Joseph CME Church.

Kara Baldwin

 Kara Baldwin

 Kara Baldwin

 Funeral Service Program for Mr. James W. Baldwin

Mr. James W. Baldwin's funeral took place on October 29, 1971 at St. Joseph CME Church in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Reverend Charles L. Helton officiated the service. Photo courtesy of Patricia "Pat" Jackson and St. Joseph CME Church.

 Funeral Service Program for Mr. Henry Baldwin

Mr. Henry Baldwin's funeral took place on July 19, 1970 at St. Joseph CME Church in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Rev. Thomas Hoyt, Jr. officiated the service. Photo courtesy of Patricia "Pat" Jackson and St. Joseph CME Church.

 Quinton Baker - On the African American freedom struggle and Civil Rights Movement in Chapel Hill

Audio recordings of interviews conducted by Yonni Chapman with participants in the African American freedom struggle and the civil rights movement in and around Chapel Hill, N.C.

Quinton Baker

Delores Bailey

"People need to know where our power lies" - Delores Bailey Delores Bailey lives in Northside on Graham Street in a historic stone house that was built in the ‘40s by the Farrar brothers. Having lived in this house since she was a child, Bailey has seen a lot of change in the neighborhood. She still…

 Delores Bailey - On her family home and preservation of community

Bailey describes the family history in the house she grew up in around 1975. She goes on to explain the expansion and uniqueness of the craftsmanship. She shares the memories from the neighborhood and the change of neighborhood over time. She has service involvement in the neighborhood to keep the…

 Aaron Bachenheimer - On education

Aaron Bachenheimer

 Lillie Atwater

Lillie Atwater

Lewis Atwater

 Kathy Atwater - On faith

 Kathy Atwater and Mae McLendon - On their school experiences

"...informed me to take this letter home to your mama ‘Cause you are going to Chapel High School next year.’ And I said, ‘No, I’m not’. And they said, ‘Yes you are.’ Cause they hand-picked the Blacks that they would send to Chapel Hill High School." - Mae McLendon In this oral history, Ms. Mae and…

 Kathy Atwater - On gardens (clip)

 Kathy Atwater - On the kitchen (clip)