John Johnson talks about being president of the local NAACP and getting the swimming pools integrated in his hometown of
John Johnson talks about meeting Sheriff Lawrence Rainey and NAACP training materials. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky and
John Johnson talks about being harrassed at work when Bobby Kennedy was assassinated. John Johnson was born in Franklin, Kentucky
Suzy Post talks about her current involvement in the Woman’s Movement (Emily’s List, Choice, and N.O.W.) and in Civil Rights.
Peeples talks about the ideas that motivate and inspire him. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban League of
Peeples talks about his neighbors and the town he grew up in, growing up in a family of nine kids
Peeples talks about his childhood, being the son of a coal miner, and childhood activities like swimming, fishing and hunting.
Peeples talks about his program for middle-schoolers. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban League of Lexington soon after
Peeples talks about the discrimination he encountered at the University of Kentucky and maintaining a sense of humor. P.G. Peeples
Peeples talks about his siblings and their nicknames. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban League of Lexington soon
Peeples talks about the Hispanic-Latino community in Kentucky and the fear of deportation. P.G. Peeples began his career at the
Peeples talks about education and how some of the brightest black men in society are in prison and the responsibility
Peeples talks about the academic achievement gap. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban League of Lexington soon after
Peeples talks about how there were too few African American students in the Governor Scholars Program and the efforts he
Peeples talks about economic development opportunities and fair housing. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban League of Lexington
Peeples talks about continuing with the Urban League after Whitney Young passed. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban
Peeples talks about continuing the struggle for social justice in Kentucky today. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban
Peeples talks about going to the Apollo Theater in the 60s. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban League
Peeples talks about how students took over the president’s house at Columbia. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban
Peeples talks about Whitney Young’s funeral. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban League of Lexington soon after graduating
Peeples talks about when his high school integrated. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban League of Lexington soon
Peeples talks about the degrees he received in school. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban League of Lexington
Peeples talks about education and the Urban League. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban League of Lexington soon
Peeples talks about how much he appreciates his teachers and the sacrifices they made. P.G. Peeples began his career at
Peeples talks about how the perception of education and career goals as being “white” is a foolish idea. P.G. Peeples
Peeples talks about the town he grew up in. Childhood games. Improvising. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban
Peeples talks about gaining and losing progress in civil rights. P.G. Peeples began his career at the Urban League of
Peeples talks about remembering those who made sacrifices for civil rights and continuing their struggle. P.G. Peeples began his career
Peeples talks about how as a kid, African American teenagers would go live with relatives in the north during the
Peeples talks about looking up to his teachers and how he loved them and how they came from the most
Suzy Post recalls being intimidated by the KKK during the desegregation demonstrations. “You have had a friendly visit from the
Suzy Post talks about joining the ACLU board and how she advocated for a more activist board. She talks about
Suzy Post remembers the disrepair of Louisville’s Central High School as on example of why desegregation of schools was vital.
Suzy Post talks about being a feminist and defines feminism as her belief that all human beings have the right
Suzy Post recalls an ACLU board meeting in the basement of Dr. Maurice Rabb’s house during Open Housing Campaign in
Suzy Post talks about inequities in Louisville between African Americans and whites. She goes on to discuss her work in
Suzy Post discusses the massive demonstrations in Louisville against Fair Housing and she proclaims her dismay that she was never
Suzy Post recalls when the Cambodian bombings precipitated a plan for a New Years Day anti-war meeting at the Unitarian
Suzy Post recalls an interview and story with Courier Journal writer Dianne Aprile in which she says “injustice – it
Suzy Post talks about her admiration for John Lewis. She recalls his beating at the March on Selma and mentions
Suzy Post’s parents were first generation American Jews whose job it was to “assimilate, assimilate, assimilate” which she processes as
Suzy Post writes a term paper in high school on the status of the American Negro. Her uncle, Arthur Kling,
Suzy Post learns about racism at age 7 when her Mom washes her mouth out with soap. She quickly notices
Suzy Post talks about how being Jewish affected her wish to be an activist. She addresses worldwide persecution of Jews
Suzy Post recalls what it was like being born in the Depression, how terrified she was by World War II
Suzy Post says she always felt that religion was a form of social control and she also believed that when
Suzy Post writes a letter to the editor of the Courier Journal regarding “our dismissal of the West End”. She
Suzy Post talks about Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s involvement on the National ACLU board. She relays the story of Ginsburg’s visit
Suzy Post felt that she was even more effective on the National ACLU board than on the Kentucky Civil Liberties
Suzy Post talks about how people saw her on TV and doing talks and writing letters to the editor. A
Suzy Post comes in from the next room with a blue box that she was given when she was married
Suzy Post describes her lung cancer and the removed of her entire lung. She goes on to advocate for people
Suzy Post recalls bringing a fellow student home to Louisville from Indiana University by train. The visiting friend is shocked
Suzy Post talks about the irreplaceable Louis Coleman and Anne Braden. She references Bob Sadler and filing a suit against
Suzy Post talks about Lyman T. Johnson being her mentor and what a fine human being he was. She relays
Working with the Justice Resource Center at unemployment hearings and with the EEOC as a mediator. Mattie Jones is a
Mattie Jones talks about her work as an organizer in Atlanta and traveling with Anne Braden. Mattie Jones is a
Mattie Jones reflects on her decision to join the Civil Rights Movement. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in
The Civil Rights Movement has contributed to major change, but there is still more work to be done. Mattie Jones
Mattie Jones and her mother encounter discrimination at local dining establishments and stores. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist
Mattie Jones’ education on non-violence at The Highlander. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in Louisville, Kentucky. This interview
Mattie Jones remembers working as a cook in Louisville and interacting with Colonel Sanders. Mattie Jones is a civil rights
Mattie Jones becomes the Coordinator of Racial and Economic Justice for the Fellowship of Reconciliation in New York. Mattie Jones
Mattie Jones comments on institutionalized racism today and the importance of educating children on the civil rights movement. Mattie Jones
Mattie Jones’ house in the West End of Louisville is a welcoming place for the community. Mattie Jones is a
Mattie Jones recalls the night Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in Louisville,
Mattie Jones recounts her experiences being arrested in numerous states across the South. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist
Mattie Jones persuades young black men to rethink a life of crime. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in
Mattie Jones talks about holidays and celebrations in a segregated community. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in Louisville,
Mattie Jones remembers her husband’s (Turner Jones) legacy. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in Louisville, Kentucky. This interview
Mattie Jones recalls her teachers in high school and the importance of her education. Mattie Jones is a civil rights
Mattie Jones talks about her decision to get involved in the Civil Rights Movement. Mattie Jones is a civil rights
Mattie Jones’ mother teaches her to not act aggressively towards white people. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in
Mattie Jones relates joining the Civil Rights Movement to confessing to Christ. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in
Mattie Jones discusses her parent’s occupations and the importance of hard work. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in
Mattie Jones experiences racisim at a University of Louisville Work Study program and her mother suggests she join the movement.
Mattie Jones reflects on fighting for Angela Davis’ freedom and the forming of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political
Mattie Jones’ mother teaches her to respect and value herself. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in Louisville, Kentucky.
Mattie Jones talks about the importance of voting to aid social change. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in
Mattie Jones recalls her civil rights activism, determination to keep protesting and traveling with Anne Braden. Mattie Jones is a
Mattie Jones sings freedom songs and discusses Bull Connor. (Editor”s note: Bull Connor was the Commissioner of Public Safety in
Attending a meeting a Georgia Davis Powers’ house inspires Mattie Jones to fight for a better future for her children.
Edgardo Mansilla discusses why immigrants are drawn to Louisville, KY. Edgardo Mansilla was born in Argentina in 1953. He is
Edgardo Mansilla compares the United States to a pot of stew, not a “melting pot”. Edgardo Mansilla was born in
“Edgardo Mansilla is a human, Christian and a servant.” Edgardo Mansilla was born in Argentina in 1953. He is the
Edgardo Mansilla reflects on growing up Baptist in a Catholic society and the importance of reading books as a child.
Edgardo Mansilla comments on entitlement in American and the importance of hard work. Edgardo Mansilla was born in Argentina in
Edgardo Mansilla reflects on the “good old days” and community interaction. Edgardo Mansilla was born in Argentina in 1953. He
Edgardo Mansilla talks about the importance of a great staff at the Americana Community Center in Louisville, KY. Edgardo Mansilla
Edgardo Mansilla speaks about the lack of services in the West End of Louisville (KY). Edgardo Mansilla was born in
Edgardo Mansilla discusses immigrants and refugees and how they (especially their children) react to living in a new country. Edgardo
Edgardo Mansilla calls himself a “workaholic” and thinks it is a privilege to work hard. Edgardo Mansilla was born in
Edgardo Mansilla talks about an experience at a Louisville meeting about refugees. Edgardo Mansilla was born in Argentina in 1953.
Edgardo Mansilla speaks about learning english and the different he can speak and read. Edgardo Mansilla was born in Argentina
Edgardo Mansilla talks about his family values and learning life. Edgardo Mansilla was born in Argentina in 1953. He is
Edgardo Mansilla dicusses differences in poverty in America versus other parts of the world and how being a Christian and
Edgardo Mansilla speaks about the lack of concern young people have regarding the current war versus the attitude of young
Edgardo Mansilla comments on U.S. presidents and social justice. Edgardo Mansilla was born in Argentina in 1953. He is the
Edgardo Mansilla remembers a death threat when he was younger and explains the difference between existentialism and fatalism. Edgardo Mansilla
Edgardo Mansilla discusses the interpretation of the Bible and how growing up as a religious man helped him to have
