We whish to both honor and celebrate the life of Antoinette Chapman, Tulare oldest Black resident, we present a look back as seen through the eyes of Miss Chapman. For her story cannot be known unless it is heard, and history is lost unless some one wish to listen.
The Edna Wade Project was launched in October 2003 as a continuous effort celebrate our humble beginning in the City of Tulare the recording of our history was started by Edna Louder-Pope-Wade prior to her death in 1999.
We hope you will enjoy this presentation and thank you for visiting our spot on the Web.
“ For they will not know, unless we tell them” 
God Bless and Keep you and yours
Michael Leon Smith
Editor Last up Dated on July 23, 2008
