After bad weather tanked our January service days, we finally got Season 5 off the ground.

Let me let Castonoble Hooks tell you about it:

“On the left, a descendent of slaves and a descendent of slave owners. On the right, the ever ready Senior Force ready to restore Odd Fellows Cemetery, an African-American cemetery. This for me was a milestone moment working on this project to meet and be able to discuss history with the descendent of slave owners for their honest reflection. It was amazing because she was a brave and bold in her response no matter if we agreed or not. I loved her facing things truly. She worked the whole four hours. We talked nonstop. The project inspires such conversations that lead to greater understanding. Met another great person I hope to call friend. We found more unites us than divide us, especially now under Donald Trump! We were all surprised by Sam Vick’s granddaughter Vicki, whose presence added to what was already a remarkable Black History Month cleanup! 5 YRS STRONG! Briggs just sent me the names of people in attendance — Chris Facey of New York, Raven Farmer of Durham [and a Wilson native and original LSP volunteer], Emily Bass of New York by way of Black Creek, and Michael Charrington and Raymond Renfrow [of Mount Hebron #42, the Masonic lodge to which Sam Vick belonged]!”

 The Senior Force — Cass Hooks, Briggs Sherwood, and William Hooks — are the lifeblood of Lane Street Project. If no one else shows, I can always count on them! Chris Facey has been beautifully documenting our work since 2022. Raven Farmer has walked the talk year after year. Vicki Cowan is our biggest cheerleader, bringing the Vick family’s support and blessings to our work. Emily Bass, whose open mind and heart sent her on a roadtrip. And Raymond Renfrow and the Prince Hall Masons, who answered my call to join in reclaiming our history. Thank you, thank you, thank you!