Delahanty talks about some of the problems that exist still today that need to be worked on and dealt with.
David Tandy is a Louisville Civic Leader. Tandy discusses the different projects he was part of while he was a
Shaw discusses how she attempts to not editorialize during her broadcasts, but that it is impossible to completely separate journalism
Delahanty expounds on the test for Women Equality and says she is proud to be a women’s libber and a
Anderson says we are now increasing the color line in the way cities are being developed. School segregation is increasing.
Akins starts a Saturday academy at the Bracktown church for African American males. Roszalyn Akins is the First Lady of
Hamilton recalls getting involved in the civil rights movement through his art and art groups. Ed Hamilton is a sculptor
Logan talks about books in schools omitting black history and working to change that. George Logan is a civil rights
Owens talks about being President of the Legal Aide Society, one of the first black attonery generals for KY and
Neblett talks about the power of singing as a motivator and as an organizing tool. Charles Neblett is a civil
Grundy talks about the ongoing issues of race. Chester Grundy is a Diversity Advisor for the University of Kentucky. This
Wallace discusses how homophobia was being used to divide people and the beginnings of the Fairness Campaign in Louisville. Carla
Neal remembers being recruited to run for the Kentucky State Senate upon the retirement of Georgia Davis Powers in 1989.
Elliott came to Louisville in 1952 and encountered many of the same problems that existed in Alabama. Rev. Dr. Charles
Davis describes the race problem in America like a boil. We’re just covering it up with bigger and bigger bandaids
McMurry recalls the Burris case in Livingston County, Kentucky about the 5-6 year old boy who was sent to jail
Watts recalls how lighter skin was judged to be more desireable within the black community itself. Beverly Watts is the
Anderson cites the study from the 1960s that reported that blacks paid a color tax on their housing. Alan Anderson
Cunningham reflects on how the police enforced segregation in Louisville as though it were an ordinance and not just custom.
Georgia Powers reflects on an Open Housing bill and how she got it passed through legislation. Georgia Davis Powers was
John Johnson talks about having a KY Derby float recognizing black jockeys. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and
Peeples talks about remembering those who made sacrifices for civil rights and continuing their struggle. P.G. Peeples began his career
Suzy Post recalls bringing a fellow student home to Louisville from Indiana University by train. The visiting friend is shocked
Mattie Jones comments on institutionalized racism today and the importance of educating children on the civil rights movement. Mattie Jones
Edgardo Mansilla compares the United States to a pot of stew, not a “melting pot”. Edgardo Mansilla was born in