Browse Items (44 total)

  • Collection: Speaking Out: Western Michigan Civil Rights Oral Histories
Go to Terrence Harris audio interview and transcript item page

Terrence is African American and Atheist. He discusses growing up in a neighborhood that is predominately White, Christian.
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 Steeve Buckridge audio interview and transcription item page

Steeve Buckridge was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He became a professor at Grand Valley State University several years ago. He is an Associate Professor of African and Caribbean History and Associate Faculty in African and African American Studies.…
Go to Ryan Cronk audio interview and transcript item page

Ryan Cronk is a student at Grand Valley State University, double majoring in Accounting and Economics. Ryan is an active member of the LGBT community as well as the Delta Upsilon fraternity. Ryan passionately works to educate others on LGBT issues…
Go to Robert Robson audio interview and transcript item page

Robert Robson is a military veteran who was born and raised in Grand Rapids. He signed a contract with the navy in 1962 and spent 4 years in active duty and 2 years in the inactive reserves. He has a lot of memories from his time in the navy and…
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 Robby Fischer audio interview and transcript item page

Robby Fischer is a Grand Valley State University Alumni. He talks about his experiences with activism in West Michigan.
Go to Richard Robinson audio interview and transcript, interview 2 item page

Richard Robinson grew up in Clarkston, MI. He attended Oakland Community College from 2003-2005 and GVSU as an undergrad from 2005-2008. His undergrad was in Philosophy and anthropology. He is now a grad student studying public administration. In…
Go to Richard Robinson audio interview and transcript, interview 1 item page

Richard Robinson grew up in Clarkston, MI. He attended Oakland Community College from 2003-2005 and GVSU as an undergrad from 2005-2008. His undergrad was in Philosophy and anthropology. He is now a grad student studying public administration. He…
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 Mark Connorton audio interview and transcription item page

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.
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