ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Wednesday, November 20, 1996           TAG: 9611200060
SECTION: VIRGINIA                 PAGE: C-1  EDITION: METRO 

MUSIC CENTER MOVES BACK TO ITS ROOTS

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ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:  NHAT MEYER Staff. Vernice Law (center) leads a cheer as 
          a new sign is erected on the Dumas Hotel Music Center on Henry 
          Street, formerly known as the Henry Street Music Center. Prompted by
          complaints from members of the black community and members of the 
          former owners' family, Total Action Against Poverty agreed to rename
          the center after the Dumas Hotel, which occupied the building for 
          decades and was a focal point for the black community during the 
          days of segregation. Law's son and daughter-in-law were the last 
          private owners of the building.  From left are Dr. Maynard Law, 
          Crystabel Barlow, Wilton "Duke" Lash Jr. and Darthula Barlow Lash. 
          color.