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Lawrence Turner Interview. July 7, 2023.
 
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== Summary ==
== Summary ==
Lawrence Turner Interview. July 7, 2023.
Lawrence Turner is a resident and volunteer in East End Newport News, where he was raised. He describes visiting his aunt's residence in Harbor Homes as a child, and seeing the coal dust there without knowing what it was at the time. Lawrence is a passionate athlete and describes his experiences growing up playing sports in East End, playing college football and returning to East End Newport News where he coaches youth sports. He reflects on changes the neighborhood has seen including demolitions of Harbor Homes, Dickerson Court and Huntington High School. He observes the problems within his hometown -- poverty, violence, pollution -- while at the same time expressing the deep love he has for the tightly knit community

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Summary

Lawrence Turner is a resident and volunteer in East End Newport News, where he was raised. He describes visiting his aunt's residence in Harbor Homes as a child, and seeing the coal dust there without knowing what it was at the time. Lawrence is a passionate athlete and describes his experiences growing up playing sports in East End, playing college football and returning to East End Newport News where he coaches youth sports. He reflects on changes the neighborhood has seen including demolitions of Harbor Homes, Dickerson Court and Huntington High School. He observes the problems within his hometown -- poverty, violence, pollution -- while at the same time expressing the deep love he has for the tightly knit community

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