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David Mason, Jr. - On Black communities in Chapel Hill
This interview provides an overview of Black communities in Chapel Hill during Mason's life. He notes the consequences of having segregated communities and outdated infrastructures. His employment was at UNC Chapel Hill and he was employed at an early age at several local restaurants. He talks about…
David Mason, Jr. - On Black communities in Chapel Hill
Henry Atwater and Charles Weaver - On the African American freedom struggle and Civil Rights Movement in Chapel Hill
"Chapel Hill and Carrboro have been fighting each other for a long time. Ever since I was born. About where the city limits are, what they do, and how they’re going to do this. That’s why you’ve got the mayor of Chapel Hill and the Mayor of Carrboro. Chapel Hill has been trying to take over Carrboro…
Henry Atwater and Charles Weaver - On the African American freedom struggle and Civil Rights Movement in Chapel Hill
Judy Nunn-Ellison Snipes - On family, faith, and the importance of heritage and land
“The connection is that the faith that backs me is my support and my strength. The you don’t give up. You keep fighting.”
- Judy Nunn-Ellison Snipes
Judy Nunn-Ellison Snipes has been an important member and leader of Chapel Hill since growing up and living in the community for most of her life. She…
Judy Nunn-Ellison Snipes - On family, faith, and the importance of heritage and land
William E. "Smitty" Smith - On his career as a rock mason
"I’ve learned on every project I’ve done. And I’m still learning."
- William E. Smith
William E. “Smitty” Smith is a rockmason and builder who has lived in Chapel Hill for his entire life. First brought into building through a class at Chapel Hill High School, he reflects on what brought him into…
William E. "Smitty" Smith - On his career as a rock mason
