Minnie Dewberry and Quincy Stephens
Recorded
November 11, 2023
Archived
November 11, 2023
22:57 minutes
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Id:
mby023290
Description
Brother and sister Quincy Stephens (76) and Minnie Dewberry (80) talk about their childhood in Alabama, their careers as teachers, and the legacies they both hope to leave behind.Subject Log / Time Code
Minnie Dewberry (MD) begins talking about her and her brother's upbringing.
Quincy Stephens (QS) discusses how the value of love played a part in their family.
MD talks about the work ethic in their family.
MD talks about her oldest brother who passed away.
The two share memories of growing up in Africatown/Plateau.
MD asks QS about his favorite teacher and how this led to him becoming an art teacher himself.
MD talks about deciding to become an English teacher.
MD discusses one particular teacher at Mobile County Training School who had an impact on her and her siblings.
MD mentions a family member who died in the Vietnam War.
MD asks QS how he would like to be remembered.
MD shares that she would like to be remembered for encouraging others to pursue their dreams.
QS encourages listeners to follow their dreams and to keep striving towards their goals.
Participants
- Minnie Dewberry
- Quincy Stephens