Journal and Guide (Norfolk, Va.), 20 September 1941.

Five Black businesses in the 500 block of East Nash Street took out a joint ad welcoming fans to the 1941 Interstate Classic — North Carolina College for Negroes (now North Carolina Central University) vs. South Carolina State College.

• Wardrobe Cleaners, 559 East Nash — Nannie Barbour, proprietor.
• Doc Speight’s Barbecue at Friendly Tavern, 557 East Nash
• Libby’s Cafe, 539 East Nash — Libby McPhatter, proprietor.
• Artis Barber Shop, 537 East Nash — Separise P. Artis, proprietor.
• Emma’s Beauty Salon, 555 East Nash — Emma F. Battle, proprietor.

After the game, Johnson’s Happy Pals were playing a dance at Reid Street Community Center.