Peeples talks about his neighbors and the town he grew up in, growing up in a family of nine kids and punishment as a child.
P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban League of Lexington soon after graduating from the University of Kentucky, in 1968. His tenure began as education director and he is now president and CEO of the Urban League of Lexington/Fayette County. He also serves as Chairman of the Kentucky Community and Technical College Board.
This interview took place on April 30, 2013 as part of the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History and University of Kentucky Libraries.
Delahanty discusses his work associated with the abolishment of the death penalty in Kentucky. He tells of how he worked with the Senators and Representatives to first abolish the death penalty for th
Delahanty talks about his time working with immigrants, especially with refugees, that are coming into the United States and his work getting changes made to a bill regarding restricting what groups o
Shaw discusses how she attempts to not editorialize during her broadcasts, but that it is impossible to completely separate journalism from activism. She talks about how the choice of topics she cover
Akins starts a Saturday academy at the Bracktown church for African American males.
Roszalyn Akins is the First Lady of the First Baptist Church of Bracktown. She started the Carter G. Woodson Academ
Akins talks fondly about growing up in the housing projects. There she learned community, family and sharing.
Roszalyn Akins is the First Lady of the First Baptist Church of Bracktown. She started th
Hamilton talks about "Urban Removal" and the effect it had on the black community in Louisville, specifically Walnut Street.
Ed Hamilton is a sculptor living in Louisville, KY.
This interview took p
Hamilton recalls getting involved in the civil rights movement through his art and art groups.
Ed Hamilton is a sculptor living in Louisville, KY.
This interview took place on July 2nd, 2016 as part
Mattie Jones persuades young black men to rethink a life of crime.
Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in Louisville, Kentucky.
This interview took place on April 26, 2013 as part of the Kentuck
