Angela Watkins’ uncle was Hosea Hill. She grew up around the venue staying over at her grandmother’s house. Her grandmother watched many of the performers’ children including Tina Turners’.
Has the Circuit impacted your love for the community?
“Uncle Hosea was the go-to guy for everything in the black community. He also had the place everyone could escape from their week of troubles [and] hardships.”
What is your favorite memory from the Circuit?
“I can remember all the treats Hosea would have in the Sugar Bowl and how the food was always so good. I can still remember the smells of the kitchen and the beer to this day.”
