Tales From the Manor

by Bennett Jones, Summer Anderson, Jae Smith

The power to write history lies in the stories of the privileged. Tales from the Manor spotlights the generational wisdom of mainly African American elders rarely included in history books.
What began as a weekly podcast on 96.3 OHM Radio in Charleston to explore the lives of residents often pushed to the side of society, Tales from the Manor has become an important conversation about building communities, neighborhoods, and economies that serve the needs of all.

This collection of interviews from Season One, envisioned by local non-profit Enough Pie, provides an alternative history to the city and our society at large. "I don't work well with stereotypes," says Carolyn Jones, guest of the first episode. "I deal with people from all different walks of life in my building." Prepare to be forever changed.

160 pages, Unknown Binding

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Pandemic read. Great local read. As I write this, local activist groups have led a drive to supply residents of JFM with supplies needed during this resurgence of COVID in our community. The building itself is in great need of repair and renovation. It is, unfortunately, not as strong as the spirits of its residents.