Childhood Streets

This book is a powerful memory-rich journey through the twin neighborhoods of East Elmhurst and Corona Queens chronicling the rise evolution and cultural legacy of a community that shaped generations. Told through vivid storytelling historical detail and firsthand experience the book examines how East Elmhurst emerged as a stronghold of Black excellence middle-class pride and upward mobility while Corona forged its identity through grit working-class unity and cultural vibrancy.