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Nicholas, William And Nicholas, Margery, Bronx African American History Project
Nicholas, William And Nicholas, Margery, Bronx African American History Project
Oral Histories
William and Margery Nicholas are a husband and wife who are also longtime Bronx residents. As such, they stand as examples of the many families that make up the Bronx African American population. The Nicholas’ come from different backgrounds (as William was a Negro League baseball player and Margery became a teacher). Despite their different life experiences, however, they have enjoyed over 62 years of marriage.
William Nicholas played baseball variants such as stoop ball and stick ball. However, he was also a member of organized teams, such as those sponsored by his schools, PS 51 and Textile High School; …
Allen. Ray, Bronx African American History Project
Allen. Ray, Bronx African American History Project
Oral Histories
Interviewee: Mr. Ray Allen
Interviewer: Dr. Mark Naison
Date: June 29, 2004
Summarized by: Estevan Román
Mr. Ray Allen is (was) an actor, singer and an organizer of theater and education programs in the Bronx. He is an African American of Caribbean descent, born on the island of Curacao, which is a part of the Netherland Antilles. His mother, Evelyn, was from the island of Anguilla. He moved to the Bronx on December 9th, 1968 at the age of 14. He came after his father had passed away from a heart attack and Ray and his second sister …