Bridge Builders of Nauck/Green Valley: Past and Present
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (842 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0112EORJM |
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| Number of Pages | : | 141 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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K. Lenard said Four Stars. Comprehensive and lovingly written. Wish there were a few photos!. This Book put me back in contact with my past!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazon Customer I grew up in Arlington and attended the infamous Drew Elementary School in "Green Valley." I had the pleasure of being mentored by John Robinson and sold many of the "Green Valley" News Letter that was published by him. I learned how to swim at the only YMCA that allowed "co. C. Braveboy said Truly "Bridge Builders". Great way to gather and share the stories about African American leaders in the Nauck (Arlington, VA) community. Thank you, Dr. Taylor! And I look forward to Part II.
He hopes that Nauck/Green Valley: Past and Present will become a living document that will be continuously supplemented as future generations of “Nauckians” make their contributions to society.. Public Schools teacher, have two children, three grandsons, and two great-granddaughters. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Technical Teacher Training, a Master of Arts in Administration and Supervision of Adult Education, and a Doctorate of Education from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Administration of Higher Education. was born and raised in Arlington County, Virginia. Taylor served as Assistant Dean for the College of Professional Studies (and was later named Acting Dean). Whether in their own words, the words of their loved ones, or through history books, Taylor’s labor of love seeks to memorialize the important work these African Americans have achieved and the legacy they leave for future generations.Said Taylor, “Ordinary Nauck/Green Valley residents surviving Jim Crow Laws, lacking financial backing, becoming economically independent, educating themselves and their children, fighting for freedom, and remembering from whence they came should be an inspiration to all to celebrate and continue sharing future, ordinary resident’s accomplishments.”About the Author: Dr. Taylor retired from the University of the District of Columbia after thirty-one years of service.Taylor is still active in his community and religio