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  • 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 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 Robert Perra audio interview and transcript item page

Robert Perra discusses his perception of the history of civil rights in western Michigan.
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 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 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 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 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.
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