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CONTRIBUTORS

COURTNEY NAPIER / WRITER Courtney Napier is a writer, journalist, gatherer, and anti-racism coach from Raleigh. She has written for national outlets like NewsOne and The Appeal, as well as regional and local publications such as Scalawag Magazine, The Carolinian, and INDY Week. She is also the founder of Black Oak Society, a collective of Black creatives in the greater Raleigh area. Their flagship publication, BOS Magazine, is a literary magazine focused on giving Black Raleigh her flowers now. “The very first BOS Magazine was based on Chavis Park. To be writing about it here for WALTER and celebrating the triumphant reopening with elders who have become friends is truly magical.”

BRYAN REGAN /

PHOTOGRAPHER Bryan Regan is a Raleigh-based photographer specializing in environmental, lifestyle, and portraits in his downtown studio. Regan learned his craft crisscrossing the country assisting other photographers back in the film days. He’s been working on a personal project of shooting small-town speedways and race tracks across North Carolina for the past 10 years. You can see more of his work on his website, bryanreganphotography.com.

TERRENCE JONES /

PHOTOGRAPHER Terrence Jones is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Raleigh. He launched his career in the New York’s Tri-State area as lead photographer and creative director for a regional magazine before switching to freelance photography for small businesses and national magazines. Jones’ clients have spanned corporations, ad agencies, and graphic design firms including Duke University and Agri-Waste Technology. When he’s not behind the camera, Jones enjoys mountain biking. “It was great fun meeting the women who devoted their lives to revitalizing Chavis Park and I’m happy that I can help them tell its story.”

KATHERINE SNOW SMITH /

WRITER Katherine Snow Smith is a longtime journalist and Raleigh native. Over the years, she’s covered business, parenting, arts, and culture at The Daily Tar Heel, the Greenville (S.C.) News, the Charlotte Business Journal, and The Tampa Bay Times, and has written a book, Rules for the Southern Rulebreaker: Missteps & Lessons Learned. “I love storytelling, which is probably why I’m drawn to charm bracelets. Each charm symbolizes a moment and leads to a great conversation. I loved getting to know the collectors who shared their lives through their bracelets.”