Brooks Harrington had lived in his home on Broadell Drive for nearly a year before he discovered the briefcase, boxes and large trunk tucked away in the attic.
What he found inside was a treasure trove of Fayetteville State University history from the early 1950s, including personal items of two longtime educators who built the home. Since going through the boxes, he has learned more about the home’s significance in the rise of middle-class black families in Fayetteville. read more…
