Record #:

28421

Author(s):

Walsh, Wendy

Abstract:

The cultural and family importance of baseball is explored in this personal essay. The author describes the impact baseball had on her, her mother, and her family growing up in Greenville, NC. She discusses the atmosphere of the games and how the sport taught her values. Stories from time spent at around the Elm Street Stadium in Greenville, NC are detailed.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 16, April 1994, p8-9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Baseball--Greenville; Baseball--Anecdotes; Culture--North Carolina

Record #:

28451

Author(s):

Shesgreen, Deirdre

Abstract:

Members of the Triangle area talk about the problems that many young, black men face, especially violence, crime, unemployment, poverty, and AIDS. Area communities have initiated several efforts to address these serious problems.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 16, April 1994, p11-15 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American men; African American children