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Don't Duck History Blog-Ball Of Confusion
The Ball Of Confusion song, as recorded and released by the Temptations in 1970, and it's relevance in achieving social justice. Contains personal relevance, lyrics, and video.
Portsmouth Community Colored Library Museum-photo
The front of the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum
Portsmouth Community Colored Library Museum signage photo
Near front entrance
1914 Portsmouth VA first public library-photo
Text: 1914 City of Portsmouth opens first public library. Jim Crow laws and traditions mandate that only white citizens can use the facility.
1927 Proposal for African American Library-photo
Text: 1927 Rev. M. B. Birchette of the St. James Episcopal Church proposes that Portsmouth African Americans open a library that will serve blacks. Rev. W. H. Willis and Mrs. W. E. Reid support the concept and work with him to realize this vision.
1931 Portsmouth Library Committee Formed-photo
Text: 1931 The Portsmouth Library Committee formed with 10 members. Seven women and 3 men made up the committee. Two of the three men were church leaders: Rev. Birchette and Rev. Willis.
1941 Portsmouth Colored Library Closes-photo
Text: 1941 Federal National Youth Administration funds end because of WWII and the first library for Portsmouth African Americans closes.