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Friday prayer Al Madany Islamic Center, Norwalk
Ernestine, a Peace by Piece quilter
Peace by Piece quilters Norwalk Housing Authority, Senior Court
“My dad came here in 1951 and then sent for my mother and brother the next year. Mom worked in the Norwalk shoe factory Supreme Slippers. In the next year me and my two sisters came over. The hunger, poverty and Civil War in Greece are experiences that I will always remember. In 1972 when I got out of college I opened this store with my father.” – Phil Kydes Kiki and Philip Kydes, Steve’s Market, Main Ave, Norwalk
Hindu Dancing Sono Ironworks, South Norwalk
Sikh temple West Avenue, Norwalk
Badminton players Bethel AME Summer Picnic, Norwalk
St. Ann’s Feast, St. Ann’s Club, Norwalk
Butcher Los Portales, Fort Point Street, Norwalk
“I am a St Regis Mohawk Indian, from the St. Lawrence region of New York State. I’ve been living in Norwalk for eight years with my family. It’s all about community. It has to be.” – Christie Christie’s Quilting Boutique, Main Avenue, Norwalk
Family picnic day at Al Madany Islamic Center, Norwalk
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