Vannessa Evans and Robert Mason
Recorded
May 1, 2024
41:39 minutes
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Id:
dde001744
Description
Vanessa Evans (63) and her brother Robert Mason (68) remember their childhoods, living in the time of segregation, and the now destroyed black community of Hayti. They also talk about what they hope for most and give messages to future generations.Subject Log / Time Code
Robert (R) remembers his first memories of Vanessa (V) and their childhoods.
Participants remember and describe the processes of making tobacco and curing tobacco.
Participants remember going to their local black library as kids.
Participants share the importance of the Green Book and how their families used it to get around and be safe when traveling. They also remember what other precautions their family would take when traveling.
Participants share who their role models are.
Participants share their dream of converting a building they own into a strip mall and community hub. They describe why this project is so important to them and what hurdles they have had to overcome to continue to work on it.
R talks about his love for vehicles as a kid and how that led him to his current career. Participants also remember a story from childhood that involves one of R's model cars.
V talks about transportation issues locally.
R remembers the black neighborhood of Hayti, which was destroyed by the state.
Participants remember R being in a band and his concerts. V talks about the work she's done in her community.
Each participant gives a message to future generations.
Participants
- Vannessa Evans
- Robert Mason
Recording Locations
Mt Zoar Baptist ChurchMt Zoar Baptist Church