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Staying Faithful When the Work Is Slow and Hard
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, Carey Moore , as published by The Gospel Coalition
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Carey Moore and the history of Orange Mound are available from the source, providing more insight into the community's past and its transformation over time.
Carey Moore, a fourth-generation Memphian, first visited the neighborhood of Orange Mound in her 60s. The area was originally a family plantation, purchased and subdivided by developer E. E.
Meacham in 1890. He sold plots to African American families, creating a community where they could build and own homes. Orange Mound once thrived with black businesses, theaters, and restaurants, but the area declined after desegregation.
Residents left, businesses closed, and crime increased. Further details about Carey Moore and the history of Orange Mound are available from the source, providing more insight into the community's past and its transformation over time.
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Category: missions Published: August 24, 2026 Source: The Gospel Coalition Reading time: 1 min
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