Contributors
“Each of us is a unique expression of the one revelation, the revelation that God Is.”
-Leslie Caroline
A very special thank you to my parents, Etienne & Gay Caroline and my brother, Etienne III for their unconditional love and support as I travel life’s journey. I love and appreciate you. While working on this project, I called on my parents day, night, and sometimes the wee hours of the morning. They shared articles, written testimonies, a treasure of photographs and many stories about our community.
I’ve had many blessings along the way. Several months after Riversider.Org was launched, I was contacted by Delora Allen, a descendant of one of Riverside’s pioneer families. I will never forget her words. “Tina, I’ve seen your work and I am passing the torch to you. Don’t ever stop telling our story.” She then granted me unrestricted rights to her research (40+ years) which included family histories, books, photographs, articles and other writings. Words cannot adequately express how honored I am to be the recipient of such a tremendous gift.
My heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the following people for opening their hearts, sharing information, and most of all, believing in this project. Thank you.
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Anna Goodwin Akers, Dorella Anderson, Tanya Beverley Ashley
B
Elizabeth Bonds “Mama Bonds”, Edith Jones Boyd, Carole Strickland Bugg
C
Michelle Carpenter
D
Pam Goodwin Daniels, Mylie Taylor Davis
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Lola Johnson Gauff, Craig Goodwin, Gilbert Goodwin
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Rita Roberson Kent, Alice Key
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Anita Johnson Mackey, Denise Matthews, Tena Mitchell, Vince Moses
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Ellen Stratton Strickland, Reggie Strickland, Sue Strickland
T
Lucille Stratton Taylor
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University of California, Santa Barbara
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Jonathan Wafer