Ingenuity in the face of Adversity: The Village that Built Us
Washington Ave, 4pm Shift Change at the Shipyard “How could it be ‘The Good Ole Days’ if you’re segregated?” “You don’t know you’re segregated… We were sheltered… We had our own space.” For generations, East End Newport News has served as more than a neighborhood — it has indeed been a village. Our elders remember. There were Black-owned businesses, banks, recreation spaces, and strong social networks that created a self-sustaining community. So much so, some long-time residents remember...
