It’s always wonderful when readers share photographs of the men and women of Black Wide-Awake. Special thanks to Belinda Pitt-Bulluck for these images of her great-aunt Ximena Pitt Martinez and great-uncle Ramon Martinez!
Ximena Pitt Martinez (1896-1973).
Ramon Jose Martinez (1900-1973) on the front porch of 903 East Vance Street. He may have been the only Afro-Argentinian ever to live in Wilson.
Charles Bowden, Ximena P. Martinez, R. Jose Martinez.
What wonderful photos!!!!! Real treasures
Dempsy Lassiter had a son Isaac (Ike) Lassiter graduated from Darden High in Wilson, NC. Attended Saint Augustine’s College where he was standout football player. He was drafted in the ninth round by the Los Angles Rams. The only player who attended St. Aug who played in the Super Bowl.
Yes. Definitely a Wilson legend!