Browse Items (44 total)

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

Maria Sutherland is from Cochabamba, Bolivia. She describes her experience as an immigrant to the United States.
Go to Mankind of Struggle, The item page

Bryce Kyle sings a song entitled "The Mankind of Struggle." He is accompanied by guitar.
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 Kristine Skippergosh audio interview 2 and transcript item page

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…
Go to Kristine Skippergosh audio interview 1 and transcript item page

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…
Go to Kadi DeHaan audio interview and transcript item page

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…
Go to Judith Claytor audio interview and transcript item page

Judith Claytor was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in sociology/social work. She discusses the racial and religious differences between living in Grand Rapids and Washington D.C. and…
Go to Joseph Cospito audio interview and transcript item page

Joseph Cospito likes working on his house, playing with his children, being a stay at home dad, and listening to books on audio tape. He is a retired science professor who is married to an episcopal priest. He discusses growing up in the fifties in…
Go to Jose Jimenez audio interview and transcript item page

Jose Jimenez was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico and lived in Chicago. He discusses his experiences as the leader of the Young Lords and an activist for Latin Americans.
Go to Jordan Serla audio interview and transcript item page

Jordan Serla discusses growing up gay in a small town.
Go to Jeffrey Sorensen audio interview and transcript item page

Jeffrey Sorensen grew up in the Upper Pennisula of Michigan. He discusses the stereotypes and misconceptions of "yoopers."
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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