Anderson received a telegram from the Ponca City chapter of the NCAA while in the Albany Georgia jail. Alan Anderson
Anderson recalls an early childhood memory in Oklahoma where he witnessed African Americans displaced by floods in their low-lying neighborhood
Cunningham describes becoming active in the youth council at age 14. Raoul Cunningham was born in 1943 and began working
Cunningham talks about the Chestnut St. Y and how it helped to build community in Louisville. Raoul Cunningham was born
Delahanty talks about helping women with their political campaigns and being President of the National Women’s Education Fund, that educated
Delahanty discusses how Martha Lane Collins became Governor of Kentucky. She also talks about Lieutenant Governor Thelma Stovall. She addresses
Two of her sons are judges and her daughter-in-law is a family court judge. Dolores Delahanty is a social activist
In the Late Sixties-Early Seventies Dolores became active in Women’s Rights. Issues were Equal Pay, and Opportunity to run for
Delahanty talks about people who were involved in race relations being identifiied as communists. It was the era of McCarthyism
Delahanty describes the household she grew up in in Rockford, IL. Dolores Delahanty is a social activist and political leader
Delahanty discusses how her marriage thrived on shared values regarding race relations. How Judge Delahanty (her husband) was reprimanded for
Delahanty talks about going to Rockford College (a woman’s college) and how that may have provided her opportunity for leadership
Delahanty discusses how it is difficult for women candidates to raise as much money as male candidates and how dismal
Delahanty talks about how running a campaign is like running a company. She compares compares campaigning styles from her day
Dolores Delahanty talks about going to Rockford College, a Women’s College in Rockford, IL and joining the National Student Association.
Delahanty talks about running for Congress and for County Commissioner. She describes national vs. local messages for the campaigns. She
Cunningham emphasizes the importance of voter registration, voter education, and providing rides to the polls. Other problems are economic development
Cunningham says that Kentucky is one of three or four states that bars felons from voting. This policy has had
Cunningham talks about protesting the Brown Theatre in 1959 because blacks couldn’t see “Porgy and Bess”. He also discusses pressing
Cunningham reflects on how in 1968, A.D. King (Martin Luther King, Jr’s brother) approached Rauol after MLK’s funeral to work
Cunningham talks about his mother forbidding him to go to Alabama (his family was from there) after Emmett Till was
Cunningham talks about the involvement and support of the church during the movement. Raoul Cunningham was born in 1943 and
Cunningham says that the mission of the NAACP is more than just desegregation, it is also for excellence in education.
Cunningham reflects on how the police enforced segregation in Louisville as though it were an ordinance and not just custom.
Cunningham talks about women in leadership positions in the civil rights movement. Raoul Cunningham was born in 1943 and began
Cunningham names his NAACP predecessors, C.H. Parrish, Mr. Warley (The case of Buchanan vs Warley started in Louisville and went
Cunningham talks about being a Howard University student and organizing the March months in advance. He describes traveling back to
Cunningham talks of how the Day Law came about because of Berea College. A state legislator visiting Berea in the
Cunningham recalls meeting Stokely Carmichael upon his arrival at Howard University and they began organizing immediately. Raoul Cunningham was born
Cunningham talks of his officers and executive committee members: Raymond Burse, William Summers, Senator Georgia Powers, Darryl Owens, Caples, Elizabeth,
Cunningham discusses the pledge for non-violence that was taken no matter what happened at the protests and demonstrations. Raoul Cunningham
Cunningham talks about how the Sit-in was a tactic that was used to demonstrate the need for public accommodation. Raoul
Cunningham talks about the lobbying process at the Federal NAACP. NAACP publishes a Civil Rights report card on the legislators
Delahanty talks about marching for gay marriage. She supports people marrying who they love. She advocates for Marriage Equality in
Peeples talks about how thrilling it was to see Obama elected but how there is still backwards movement in civil
Peeples talks about the temptations he has encountered to leave the movement but why he didn’t. P.G. Peeples began his
Georgia Powers talks about being part of the “I Dream a World” book. Georgia Davis Powers was born in Springfield,
Georgia Powers discusses her autobiography, “I Shared the Dream”. Georgia Davis Powers was born in Springfield, Kentucky in 1933. She
Georgia Powers discusses her dream of being a doctor and piercing ears for money when she was younger. Georgia Davis
Georgia Powers comments on working with Jesse Jackson and how he felt about Dr. King. Georgia Davis Powers was born
Georgia Powers talks about her experiences with the Ku Klux Klan and the Anti-Mask Bill. Georgia Davis Powers was born
Georgia Powers discusses the hospitality of Marlene Samuels when she wasn’t able to get a hotel room in Frankfort. Georgia
Georgia Powers talks about passing the Open House Law and the sacrifices that came with it. Georgia Davis Powers was
Georgia Powers talks about setting her house on fire when she was 2 years old. Georgia Davis Powers was born
Georgia Powers discusses owning the Senator’s Restaurant and a coin laundry to supplement income while in the Senate. Georgia Davis
Georgia Powers talks about having her car stolen (and returned) in Louisville’s West End. Georgia Davis Powers was born in
Georgia Powers talks about a civil rights demonstration in Wyandotte Park where rocks and cement were being thrown. Georgia Davis
Georgia Powers talks about joining the Southern Christian Leaders Conference and organizing Operation Selma. Georgia Davis Powers was born in
Georgia Powers talks about her early mentors, her neighbors on Grand Street in Louisville and an early experience with segregation.
Georgia Powers talks about her father living with the Muir Family. Georgia Davis Powers was born in Springfield, Kentucky in
Georgia Powers recalls being interested in power, not politics, and accepting the Chairman of Volunteers job. Georgia Davis Powers was
Georgia Powers speaks about the various marches and protests she was involved in. Georgia Davis Powers was born in Springfield,
Georgia Powers confronts her niece’s professor and explains her strategy on getting legislation passed. Georgia Davis Powers was born in
Georgia Powers sings “We Shall Overcome”. Georgia Davis Powers was born in Springfield, Kentucky in 1933. She is a politician
Georgia Powers discusses organizing the March on Frankfort in 1964 with Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson. Georgia Davis
Georgia Powers discusses experiencing discrimination at a restaurant job and getting her driver’s license. Georgia Davis Powers was born in
Georgia Powers reflects on her work life before joining politics and her eagerness to work. Georgia Davis Powers was born
Georgia Powers reflects on an Open Housing bill and how she got it passed through legislation. Georgia Davis Powers was
Georgia Powers recalls surviving a Tornado in Springfield KY with her family. Georgia Davis Powers was born in Springfield, Kentucky
Georgia Powers recalls an experience her father had with job discrimination. Georgia Davis Powers was born in Springfield, Kentucky in
Georgia Powers speaks about her childhood, her parents and gender roles that were taught to her growing up. Georgia Davis
John Johnson discusses past NAACP Director Kweisi Mfume and his determination to get young people involved in the cause. John
John Johnson takes a job with the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights after 22 years with the NAACP. John Johnson
John Johnson recalls a funny story about marching in the rain. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and is
John Johnson talks about Daisy Lampkin, a NAACP regional director. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and is the
John Johnson talks about a family surprise for Father’s Day. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and is the
John Johnson talks about Myrlie Evers and her work in Los Angeles. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and
John Johnson remembers Benjamin Hooks, past director of NAACP. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and is the Executive
John Johnson talks about the importance of instilling respect in young people. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and
John Johnson talks about the importance of strong black role models. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and is
John Johnson talks about working in human rights and making the world a better place. John Johnson was born in
John Johnson discusses the increased rate of African Americans that are incarcerated and voter reinfranchisement. John Johnson was born in
John Johnson discusses the importance of this oral history project and making these stories available to future generations. John Johnson
John Johnson talks about Kentucky’s low rate of education for African Americans. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and
John Johnson talks about elected officials addressing poverty in Kentucky. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and is the
John Johnson talks about Jefferson County being one of the most integrated school systems in the nation. John Johnson was
John Johnson talks about working in a factory in Franklin KY as a custodian. John Johnson was born in Franklin,
John Johnson talks about the night that Medgar Evers was assassinated. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and is
John Johnson discusses Kentucky’s higher education integration efforts. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and is the Executive Director
John Johnson speaks about the assassination of Emmett Till and its effect on the civil rights movement. John Johnson was
John Johnson talks about installing a W.E.B Dubois plaque commemorating Harper’s Ferry. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and
John Johnson recalls the day Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated and the affect it had on the civil rights
John Johnson recalls Clarence Mitchell’s involvement in the civil rights movement. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and is
John Johnson talks about Laken Cosby and his son Dr. Kevin Cosby working to bring integration to Jefferson County neighborhoods
John Johnson discusses using old NAACP propaganda in modern ways. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and is the
John Johnson discusses his work as Kentucky NAACP president. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and is the Executive
John Johnson talks about having a KY Derby float recognizing black jockeys. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and
John Johnson talks about Rosa Parks and being involved in organizing her funeral in Montgomery Alabama. John Johnson was born
John Johnson talks about NAACP campaigns in Florida and South Carolina. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and is
John Johnson talks about the Little Rock Nine and NAACP Youth Advisor Daisy Bates. John Johnson was born in Franklin,
John Johnson talks about the importance of understanding history and being aware of the struggles that people endured. John Johnson
John Johnson talks about Althea Simmons, the Director of Training for the NAACP. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky
John Johnson talks about a NAACP demonstration in Washington DC and the rules that are involved. John Johnson was born
John Johnson talks about the importance of the vote. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and is the Executive
John Johnsons discusses the importance of the church in African American communities and campaigns for leadership. John Johnson was born
John Johnson discusses being asked to become president of the local NAACP by Reverend Grant Coleman. John Johnson was born
John Johnson encounters housing discrimination in NYC. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and is the Executive Director of
John Johnson talks about the importance of school and church in an African American community. John Johnson was born in
John Johnson talks about W. H. Story and the discrimination he faced while working in the school system during integration.
John Johnson talks about traveling to NYC with a marketing research firm (Pinkett Brown and Black) and marketing strategies for
