James Black oral history interview 2, 2007 March 27
Description
James Black shares his memories of growing up in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, also known as Second Ward, and his lifelong involvement with the United House of Prayer for All People. Mr. Black expresses his admiration for the role that the House of Prayer had in the community during the 1950s and 1960s and remembers aspects of the church, such as businesses that operated out of the church, Bishop Sweet Daddy Grace, details of the services, and its annual parade. In addition, Mr. Black remembers fondly the high expectations that were set for him by his parents and family, and recalls the role of the community in rearing a child. He also talks about his career as a golfer and golf instructor, and positive and negative aspects of urban renewal.
