Community Voices

Former Mayor and residents recall their experiences and events in the Brentwood community.

Fmr. Mayor George D. Denny, Jr.

Recalls efforts to remove the barrier in prior years and the rationale behind keeping the barrier in its place.

Denise Thomas

Recalls the conflict between the history of the barrier and the community who was open to bridging the divide.

Miss Beverly

Recalls the significance of the barrier as a historical marker.

Una Palmer

Having been a resident for nearly 70 years, Miss Palmer never realized why the barrier was even there.