Last updated:
May 17, 2008
 
Mr. Darren Jones
[November 27, 2007]
president of the Pleasant Plains Association  
   

Interviewed by: Thomas Smith
Camera: Isa Angulo
Door Assistance: Reggie Kelley
Log: Kelvin Esters / Athena Angelos

Bio: Darren Jones was born in 1959 and has lived near Georgia Avenue on Columbia Rd. and Hobart all of his life.  In this interview he describes growing up in Pleasant Plains, attending Monroe Elementary School, the playgrounds, churches, eateries, shopping and recreation.  He grew up at a time when everyone knew each other and for him there was much more of a sense of community.  He has always been active in the community and is currently President of the Pleasant Plains Civic Association.  He describes current issues in the community and notes differences in the issues that he faced versus what his son is now facing.

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Isa Angulo at the camera

 

List of Interviewees:

Mr. Darren Jones
  Brother Hodari Ali
  Mr. Kenny Gilmore
  Mr. Larry Bel
  Mr. James Spruill
  Mr. Conrad Smith
  Mrs. Berlene Jackson
  Mr. Roland Gardner
  Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis
  Ms. Lynn French
 
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