Douglas Block Stories: Honoring Earl Carnegie “Doc” Burnette (1907-1976)

ย One of the important pieces of the puzzle from the 'Revitalizationย Rocky Mount Puzzle Box' is the historic Douglas Block named for Dr. Junious Douglas, an African-American pharmacist.ย The Douglas Block was home to shops, restaurants, entertainment centers, and medical services owned and operated by African-Americans. Today it is home to people who believe in the revitalization … Continue reading Douglas Block Stories: Honoring Earl Carnegie “Doc” Burnette (1907-1976)