Delahanty discusses the books that he read during the time of the civil rights disputes in the sixties as a
Delahanty discusses his memories of the Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinations, as well as what actions he
Logan talks about working to make the day MLK was assassinated a holiday in Kentucky. George Logan is a civil
Wallace talks of the intersection of a myriad of civil rights issues with the common thread of race. Carla Wallace
Neblett talks about dealing with fear and fighting against racial injustice. Charles Neblett is a civil rights activist and founding
Wallace reflects on Kentucky’s Human Rights situation. Carla Wallace is a Civil Rights Activist from Louisville, Kentucky. This interview took
Elliott recalls Dr. Martin Luther King’s visit to Louisville. Rev. Dr. Charles Elliott Jr. was born in Wheeler, Alabama in
Elliott voices his opinion that Dr. King was anointed by God. Dr. King told them not to hate, because it
Neal describes the scene in the West End after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gerald Neal is
Elliott marvels over the reality of a black U.S. President. He recalls Dr. King saying that one day the hands
Elliott recalls being in the car with Dr. King when white folks were protesting open housing in Louisville. They proceeded
McMurry recalls childhood in Paducah, Kentucky and the profound effect of the assinations of Dr. King and John F. Kennedy
Anderson reflects on the success (or lack thereof) of Albany, GA and of Dr. King’s northern strategy, specifically in Chicago.
Anderson was in charge of Dr. King’s visit to Chicago. King spoke in 14 neighborhoods and led a march downtown.
Anderson clarifies how unpopular Dr. King was at the time of his death. Alan Anderson is the author of Confronting
Anderson says Dr. King was more galvanizing in retrospect than he was at the time. Alan Anderson is the author
Anderson recalls the community organizing scene in Chicago in the 1960s. Alan Anderson is the author of Confronting the Color
Anderson received a telegram from the Ponca City chapter of the NCAA while in the Albany Georgia jail. Alan Anderson
Anderson tries to organize the community around his parish, but it backfires. The citizens wanted to keep black people out
Cunningham discusses the pledge for non-violence that was taken no matter what happened at the protests and demonstrations. Raoul Cunningham
Cunningham reflects on how in 1968, A.D. King (Martin Luther King, Jr’s brother) approached Rauol after MLK’s funeral to work
Peeples talks about how thrilling it was to see Obama elected but how there is still backwards movement in civil
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 discusses organizing the March on Frankfort in 1964 with Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson. Georgia Davis
Georgia Powers speaks about the various marches and protests she was involved in. Georgia Davis Powers was born in Springfield,
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
Peeples talks about how much he appreciates his teachers and the sacrifices they made. P.G. Peeples began his career at
The Civil Rights Movement has contributed to major change, but there is still more work to be done. Mattie Jones
Mattie Jones recounts her experiences being arrested in numerous states across the South. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist
Mattie Jones becomes the Coordinator of Racial and Economic Justice for the Fellowship of Reconciliation in New York. Mattie Jones
Mattie Jones recalls the night Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Mattie Jones is a civil rights activist in Louisville,
