Browse Items (44 total)

  • Collection: Speaking Out: Western Michigan Civil Rights Oral Histories
Go to Richard Robinson audio interview and transcript, interview 2 item page

Richard Robinson discusses his experiences with discrimination as a gay male.
Go to Lucia Rios audio interview and transcript item page

Lucia Rios discusses her experiences with Spina Bifida and life in western Michigan.
Go to Robert Perra audio interview and transcript item page

Robert Perra discusses his perception of the history of civil rights in western Michigan.
Go to Susan Peeler audio interview and transcript item page

Susan Peeler discusses her experiences growing up and how they have affected the way she prejudges people.
Go to Esiloza Omoh audio interview and transcript item page

Esiloza Omoh was born in Legos, Nigeria, raised in Chicago, Illinois, and attended Grand Valley State University. She graduated with a degree in Biomedical Science. She discusses her experiences with discrimination because of the color of her skin.
Go to James Morton audio interview and transcript item page

James Morton talks about his family"
Go to Anthony Moore audio interview and transcript item page

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…
Go to Raymond McVeigh audio interview and transcript item page

Raymond McVeigh discusses his involvement with the Pro-Life movement as a Catholic.
Go to Mirta McGee audio interview and Transcript item page

Mirta McGee was born in Cuba and raised in the United States. She is currently an elementary school Spanish teacher. She discusses balancing Cuban culture with American culture, discrimination based on language barriers, and the differences between…
Go to Christina McAllister audio interview and transcript item page

Christina McAllister grew up in Lowell, Michigan. She was raised in a Christian home. She discusses her interracial relationship.
Go to Cynthia Mader audio interview and transcript item page

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…
Go to Jeff Lichon audio interview and transcript item page

Jeff Lichon was born and raised in West Michigan. He discusses his struggles with disability after being in a car accident at age 15.
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