FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DIG (PART 2)

07/29/22 • -1 min

Founded by free and enslaved blacks in 1776, The First Baptist Church of Williamsburg has a rich history. And now, this historic church is unearthing a new chapter. In addition to finding the remnants of not one, but two earlier church buildings, archaeologists have uncovered 40 graves, believed to be the remains of some of the church’s earliest members. Our Lisa Godley was there when congregants gathered to reflect on the past, pay tribute to the ancestors, and prepare for what this extensive archaeological dig could uncover next.

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AFRICAN LOST BOYS

Imagine experiencing flooding so severe that it destroys your home, your community, and your livelihood. Now imagine starting over with no money, no family support, and only self-determination and the kindness of strangers to keep you alive. Well, for a group of young men in the country of South Sudan, this is a way of life. Our Lisa Godley recently spoke with one of the young men, who for years has called the Kakuma Refugee Camp his home. And hear from the Norfolk woman who is trying to help. For more information, contact Outreach Africa’s Executive Director, Julie Hill at: [email protected].

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BOO WILLIAMS

Boo Williams has been making a difference in the lives of young athletes here in the Hampton Roads area for Decades. Such basketball legends as Alonzo Mourning and Allen Iverson were coached by Boo! Summer basketball league has netted him countless awards and accolades. There is currently a documentary about his life in the works and a huge celebration of Boo’s 40-year commitment to young people and basketball taking place on the Peninsula next weekend! Our Lisa Godley got a chance to chat with this Hampton native and gives us an up close look at the legend of Boo Williams.