Historic community philanthropists - Neighbors helping neighbors

Sometimes philanthropists are right in our own backyard and community --neighbors helping neighbors donating their skills and resources.  In this podcast we feature a fascinating discussion with Dr. Alfred Taylor, Jr. author, educator, and historian who shares terrific information about historic community philanthropists.  Here are a few of the community philanthropists that also appear in his book, Bridge Builders of (Nauck) Green Valley: 

·       Dr. Roland H. Bruner, a physician and community doctor.

·       Verna Lee Taylor Dean “Mamma Dean”, a surrogate mother to thousands of children, church and community leaders.

·       Leonard “Doc” Muse, owner of the Green Valley Pharmacy that served African Americans, who during that time, were not served by the County’s white owned pharmacies.

·       Ralph D. Collins, Sr.  owner of the Friendly Lunch. the Friendly Cab Company. that served neighbors who could not pay for services or were denied service by white-owned establishments.

·       Robert M. Alexander, Esq., a pro bono attorney for the NAACP and others