Speaking Out: Western Michigan Civil Rights Oral Histories
Kristine Skippergosh audio interview 1 and transcript
Kristine Skippergosh is a junior at Grand Valley State University. She is of Native American descent and her father works for the city of Wyoming in Michigan. She discussed the difficulties her father faced regarding race in his early years, as well…
Jacqueline Decker audio interview and transcript
Born March, 3rd 1959 to parents Richard and Eve Holland. Youngest of three children with brothers Gary and Terry. Grew up in Grand Rapids, graduating from Crestwood high school. She then continued her education at Central Michigan University with a…
Cynthia Mader audio interview and transcript
Cynthia Mader is an outstanding woman who is an advocate for the advancement of civil rights for the LGBTQ community in the West Michigan area, as well as a professor in Grand Valley State University's College of Education. Recently, Cynthia was…
Mankind of Struggle, The
Bryce Kyle sings a song entitled "The Mankind of Struggle." He is accompanied by guitar.
Raymond McVeigh audio interview and transcript
Raymond McVeigh discusses his involvement with the Pro-Life movement as a Catholic.
Doug van Doren audio interview and transcript
Doug van Doren is a pastor of Plymouth United Church of Christ and he is involved with the community in a number of areas. In this interview he describes experiences of discretionary practices and prejudice toward people of color in the West Michigan…
Anthony Moore audio interview and transcript
This is an interview conducted to evaluate the successes, failures, and impact of the civil rights movement at home and abroad; as well as the prospect of how one man wishes to make an impact while serving his community as a future law enforcement…
Robert Perra audio interview and transcript
Robert Perra discusses his perception of the history of civil rights in western Michigan.
Lucia Rios audio interview and transcript
Lucia Rios discusses her experiences with Spina Bifida and life in western Michigan.
Colette Seguin-Beighley audio interview and transcript, interview 1
Colette Seguin-Beighley is director of the LGBT resource center at Grand Valley State University. She compares her experiences growing up in San Francisco during the civil rights movement with her experiences in West Michigan.
Kristine Skippergosh audio interview 2 and transcript
Kristine Skippergosh is a junior at Grand Valley State University. She is of Native American descent and her father works for the city of Wyoming in Michigan. She discussed the difficulties her father faced regarding race in his early years, as well…
Christian Vannier audio interview and transcript
Christian Vannier discusses the civil rights differences between western and eastern Michigan. In particular, he draws on his experiences at Wayne State University and Grand Valley State University.
Jeffrey Sorensen audio interview and transcript
Jeffrey Sorensen grew up in the Upper Pennisula of Michigan. He discusses the stereotypes and misconceptions of "yoopers."
Maria Sutherland audio interview and transcript
Maria Sutherland is from Cochabamba, Bolivia. She describes her experience as an immigrant to the United States.
Susan Peeler audio interview and transcript
Susan Peeler discusses her experiences growing up and how they have affected the way she prejudges people.
Terrence Harris audio interview and transcript
Terrence is African American and Atheist. He discusses growing up in a neighborhood that is predominately White, Christian.
Jeff Lichon audio interview and transcript
Jeff Lichon was born and raised in West Michigan. He discusses his struggles with disability after being in a car accident at age 15.
Mark Connorton audio interview and transcription
Mark Connorton is a mathematics major at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He discusses his alcohol and drug addiction issue and how it affected his relationship with his parents.
Kadi DeHaan audio interview and transcript
Kadi DeHaan was in a car accident when she was in high school. She lost feelings and use of her legs. She has been in rehabilitationand is learning muscle memory. She is in great progress toward her goal of walking again. She discusses her accident…
Filiz Dogru audio interview and transcript
Filiz Dogru was born in Turkey, came to the United States in 1990, and settled in West Michigan in August 2003. He is a professor at Grand Valley State University and an active member of the Niagara foundation and the Turkish American Michigan…
Robby Fischer audio interview and transcript
Robby Fischer is a Grand Valley State University Alumni. He talks about his experiences with activism in West Michigan.
Anna Fisk audio interview and transcript
Anna Fisk was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is an advocate and activist. She discusses growing up being lesbian in a Christian household.
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Title
Speaking Out: Western Michigan Civil Rights Oral Histories
Creator
Grand Valley State University. Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Description
Collection of oral history recordings documenting the history of civil rights and social justice advocacy in Western Michigan. The collection was created by faculty and students as a project of the LIB 201 (formerly US 201): "Diversity in the U.S." course from 2011-2012.
Coverage
1930-2011
Date
2017-05-02
Source
Speaking Out: Western Michigan Civil Rights Oral History Project (GV248-01)
Rights
Subject
Civil rights--Michigan--History
Personal narratives
Oral histories
African Americans--Personal narratives
Gays--Personal narratives
Lesbians--Personal narratives
Bisexual people--Personal narratives
Transgender people--Personal narratives
Veterans--Personal narratives
Women--Personal narratives
People with disabilities--Personal narratives
Muslims--United States--Personal narratives
Hispanic Americans--Personal narratives
Homophobia
Discrimination
Islamophobia
Stereotypes (Social psychology)--Upper Penninsula (Mich.)
Publisher
Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Identifier
GV248-01
Format
audio/mp3
application/pdf
application/pdf
Type
Sound
Text
Text
Language
eng