Linnentown Speaks

At our June 23, 2024 ceremony, we were honored to hear the stories of Linnentown descendants and deliver checks as community reparations payments.

Dr. Xernona J. Thomas, granddaughter of Fred and Susie Mae Brown, 183 Lyndon Row

Bobby Crook and family, descendants of Roy and Essie Crook, 160 Peabody Street

The Bloodsaw Williams family, descendants of Aunt Nancy Bloodsaw Williams, 187 Peabody St.

Marie Johnson, daughter of Davis and Carrie Lou Faust Johnson, 124 Lyndon Row

The Hunter Family, descendants of Lillie Bell and Willie Hunter, 540 S. Finley Street

ARA Board members Chaplain Cole Knapper, Alys Willman, Pat Moody, and JoBeth Allen with Hattie Thomas Whitehead. Missing: Board Treasurer Trish Hall.