David Tandy is a Louisville Civic Leader. Tandy discusses his opinion about the role of women in the civil rights
David Tandy is a Louisville Civic Leader. Tandy discusses what he wants people listening to the interview in the future
Delahanty talks about some of the problems that exist still today that need to be worked on and dealt with.
Delahanty discusses his work associated with the abolishment of the death penalty in Kentucky. He tells of how he worked
Delahanty talks about his time working with immigrants, especially with refugees, that are coming into the United States and his
Shaw talks about her hopes for Kentucky in terms of finding common values, combating poverty, and increasing representation of marginalized
Shaw talks about the changing role of journalism in a world of social media, biased news sources, and media conglomerates.
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.
Watts reflects on Kentucky’s significant contribution to the Civil Rights Movement and speaks of the value of preserving this history
Akins talks fondly about growing up in the housing projects. There she learned community, family and sharing. Roszalyn Akins is
Akins starts a Saturday academy at the Bracktown church for African American males. Roszalyn Akins is the First Lady of
Akins talks about how she lives her life and what keeps her going. Roszalyn Akins is the First Lady of
Hamilton talks about “Urban Removal” and the effect it had on the black community in Louisville, specifically Walnut Street. Ed
Hamilton talks about the fear that women endured during the civil rights movement. Ed Hamilton is a sculptor living in
Hamilton recalls getting involved in the civil rights movement through his art and art groups. Ed Hamilton is a sculptor
Logan talks about his first class at UK and experiencing discrimination. George Logan is a civil rights activist from Lexington,
Logan talks about working to make the day MLK was assassinated a holiday in Kentucky. George Logan is a civil
Logan talks about books in schools omitting black history and working to change that. George Logan is a civil rights
Owens talks about the Louisville bussing case and the difference between desegregation and integration. Darryl Owens is a Kentucky State
Owens talks about being President of the Legal Aide Society, one of the first black attonery generals for KY and
Owens talks about her law partner, Alberta Jones, being murdered. It is still an unsolved case. Darryl Owens is a
Neblett talks about the psychology of oppression and fear and how to overcome it. Charles Neblett is a civil rights
Neblett talks about the power of singing as a motivator and as an organizing tool. Charles Neblett is a civil
Neblett talks about singing and making music in jail to keep spirits up while fighting racial discrimination. Charles Neblett is
Grundy talks about occupation tactics as a civil rights strategy. Chester Grundy is a Diversity Advisor for the University of
Grundy talks about going to Phillis Wheatley school and having great teachers. Chester Grundy is a Diversity Advisor for the
Grundy talks about the ongoing issues of race. Chester Grundy is a Diversity Advisor for the University of Kentucky. This
Wallace reflects on Kentucky’s Human Rights situation. Carla Wallace is a Civil Rights Activist from Louisville, Kentucky. This interview took
Wallace discusses how homophobia was being used to divide people and the beginnings of the Fairness Campaign in Louisville. Carla
Wallace describes the group she helped start called Showing Up for Racial Justice. It is a network of white racial
Wallace is torn when she is faced with coming out as gay and wonders how this will affect her reputation
Neal recalls his juvenile arrests protesting segregation in Louisville. Gerald Neal is a Kentucky State Senator from Louisville and a
Neal talks about his father’s Union activity. Gerald Neal is a Kentucky State Senator from Louisville and a Civil Rights
Neal discusses the role of compromise in politics. Gerald Neal is a Kentucky State Senator from Louisville and a Civil
Neal remembers being recruited to run for the Kentucky State Senate upon the retirement of Georgia Davis Powers in 1989.
Elliott recalls lynchings in the woods and the start of the movement. Rev. Dr. Charles Elliott Jr. was born in
Davis says that being a black student at UK in the 1960s was not very pleasant. She describes what it
Elliott came to Louisville in 1952 and encountered many of the same problems that existed in Alabama. Rev. Dr. Charles
Elliott stresses the importance of getting an education. No one can take that away from you. Rev. Dr. Charles Elliott
Davis describes the first two columns she wrote for the Lexington Herald Leader. Merlene Davis graduated from the University of
Davis describes the race problem in America like a boil. We’re just covering it up with bigger and bigger bandaids
McMurry recalls the Florida case of the 6 year old being arrested. William F. McMurry is a professional liability attorney
Watts recalls starting her work at the Kentucky Human Rights Commission and notes significant cases during her tenure. Beverly Watts
Watts describes her work with the Civil Rights office in Chicago. She provided training on Civil Rights Policy in the
Watts recalls how lighter skin was judged to be more desireable within the black community itself. Beverly Watts is the
McMurry talks about a phone call with Morris Dees. William F. McMurry is a professional liability attorney practicing in Kentucky.
McMurry recalls the Burris case in Livingston County, Kentucky about the 5-6 year old boy who was sent to jail
Anderson recalls the community organizing scene in Chicago in the 1960s. Alan Anderson is the author of Confronting the Color
Anderson reflects on the personal sacrifice of being in the movement. How it may have affected his job prospects. Alan
Cunningham talks about how the Sit-in was a tactic that was used to demonstrate the need for public accommodation. Raoul
Cunningham reflects on how the police enforced segregation in Louisville as though it were an ordinance and not just custom.
Cunningham recalls meeting Stokely Carmichael upon his arrival at Howard University and they began organizing immediately. Raoul Cunningham was born
In the Late Sixties-Early Seventies Dolores became active in Women’s Rights. Issues were Equal Pay, and Opportunity to run for
Cunningham says that Kentucky is one of three or four states that bars felons from voting. This policy has had
Delahanty talks about marching for gay marriage. She supports people marrying who they love. She advocates for Marriage Equality in
Georgia Powers talks about passing the Open House Law and the sacrifices that came with it. Georgia Davis Powers was
Georgia Powers reflects on an Open Housing bill and how she got it passed through legislation. Georgia Davis Powers was
Georgia Powers recalls an experience her father had with job discrimination. Georgia Davis Powers was born in Springfield, Kentucky in
Georgia Powers discusses experiencing discrimination at a restaurant job and getting her driver’s license. Georgia Davis Powers was born in
John Johnson speaks about the assassination of Emmett Till and its effect on the civil rights movement. John Johnson was
John Johnson talks about having a KY Derby float recognizing black jockeys. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and
John Johnson talks about W. H. Story and the discrimination he faced while working in the school system during integration.
Peeples talks about the discrimination he encountered at the University of Kentucky and maintaining a sense of humor. P.G. Peeples
Peeples talks about continuing the struggle for social justice in Kentucky today. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban
Peeples talks about remembering those who made sacrifices for civil rights and continuing their struggle. P.G. Peeples began his career
Suzy Post felt that she was even more effective on the National ACLU board than on the Kentucky Civil Liberties
Suzy Post remembers the disrepair of Louisville’s Central High School as on example of why desegregation of schools was vital.
Suzy Post comes in from the next room with a blue box that she was given when she was married
Suzy Post’s parents were first generation American Jews whose job it was to “assimilate, assimilate, assimilate” which she processes as
Suzy Post recalls bringing a fellow student home to Louisville from Indiana University by train. The visiting friend is shocked
Suzy Post talks about being a feminist and defines feminism as her belief that all human beings have the right
Suzy Post talks about how being Jewish affected her wish to be an activist. She addresses worldwide persecution of Jews
Mattie Jones comments on institutionalized racism today and the importance of educating children on the civil rights movement. Mattie Jones
Mattie Jones’ education on non-violence at The Highlander. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in Louisville, Kentucky. This interview
Mattie Jones persuades young black men to rethink a life of crime. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in
Mattie Jones and her mother encounter discrimination at local dining establishments and stores. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist
The Civil Rights Movement has contributed to major change, but there is still more work to be done. Mattie Jones
Mattie Jones talks about the importance of voting to aid social change. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in
Edgardo Mansilla compares the United States to a pot of stew, not a “melting pot”. Edgardo Mansilla was born in
Edgardo Mansilla talks about his family values and learning life. Edgardo Mansilla was born in Argentina in 1953. He is
Edgardo Mansilla discusses immigrants and refugees and how they (especially their children) react to living in a new country. Edgardo
