Black Oral HIstories of Beaufort County
Stories told by those who lived them––our hidden history unveiled
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Helping others brings joy to her heart
Mary Brooks was born in Greenville, North Caroloin, in 1942. After her father passed when she was only three months old, her mother brought her and...
How to lead when people need you the most: The life of Richard Brooks
Born in 1940, Richard Brooks grew up in Washington, North Carolina. As the oldest of six siblings, he grew up fast. While other children were outside...
Nancy Burroughs: Overcoming life’s challenges
To say it has been an interesting life for Washington, North Carolina native Nancy Burroughs would be an understatement. When she was two weeks old,...
Mima Dixon: The Story Lady
Mima Dixon was born in the small community of Ransomville, North Carolina on February 21, 1947. “Blink and you would miss it,” said Dixon. She went...
Ray Northern: Growing up poor and not even knowing it
Born on March 7, 1943, in Washington, North Carolina, Ray Northern never shies away from the fact that his family was poor, but he and his five siblings...
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