Little Africa (Louisville, Ky.)
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Breckenridge discusses his experiences growing up in the "Little Africa" neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky during the 1940s and 1950s. He describes the boundaries of the neighborhood, the infrastructure, and the racial dynamics of the time. Breckenridge also talks about the local businesses, schools, and recreational activities in the area. He mentions the changes that occurred in the neighborhood, including the construction of new houses and the introduction of city sewers. He also discusses his work in construction and his eventual move to Plano, Texas.
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Jane Grady is a civil rights activist who grew up in the Parkland neighborhood. She also lived in Beecher Terrace for a while. She remembered Little Africa, the Walnut Street Business District, and working for tenants’ rights in public housing.