I like it in my neighborhood. Every time I accomplished something they put me in the news paper. Came down to Delray from Alabama. Lived in a very close tight knit neighborhood. Moved into this neighborhood back in 70’s, west side. Big dreams, read lots of magazines and showed black successful people and events in cities like Chicago, Newyork, etc. Dreamed of meeting those people. Ran for radio station in wpb hosted by urban league; talent show. Happiest day was when Jackson ran for president. Letter to attend convention in Atlanta delivered few days later. Invited into the private reception before program starts. Met Reverend Jackson. Delray allowed me to live my dreams, and granted me many opportunities.

About This Story

• Project: We Are Here
• Date submitted: 2018-09-21 00:00:00
• Emotional tone: Strongly positive
• Who should know about this? My community

About the Storyteller

• Community: Delray
• Age: 51-60
• Gender: Female

How the Storyteller Interpreted Their Story

• In your story, why did people act the way they did? They just did it, no reason
• My story relates to: --
• Why did things happen in the story I told? The individual is responsible
• The lesson in your story is: Take the good, lose the bad
• In my story, problems are solved by: --
• My story teaches us to: Always look ahead to the future
• My story teaches us that: --
• My story teaches us that: The community is resilient
• My story teaches us that: The community is stable

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