Oral+History+Project+Visitors

Jeremy- Interview with Donald Lee- Friday- Grew up in Claremont County- 1st African American to graduate from Williamsburg High School. Member of the military.

Schedule- 1st interviews- Wed, Feb 16th. Follow up Interviews- March 2nd. Final Book/ Project Presentation- Wednesday, March 23rd.





1. ( Derrick-Confirmed Wed )Hal Hess- activist during the Civil Rights Movement. Mr. Hess worked in the neighborhood where Martin Luther King grew up. He and his wife advocated for the rights of the African American community in Atlanta during the 1960's



2. ( Josh Ware-Confirmed Wed ) Bettye Sherre r  - She grew up in Alabama and was a child during the Civil Rights Movement. She lived either in Selma, Alabama



3. (Isaiah, )Mr. Kelly- Ms Kelly's (at Shroder) father. He grew up in Texas and even picked cotton as a child. Mr. Kelly played college football in New Mexico. He later became a member of the first Bengal's team





4. (Ashley) she will be coming next Wed- Feb 23rd- Donna Danoon- activist from North Avondale during the 1960's. Moved to North Avondale to be with a multi-ethnic neighborhood- in a diverse community. The race riots ocurred right after she moved in. Active in Neighborhood Association and School System





5. Mr. Jenkins -4th bell Wednesday - Grew up in Mobile, Alabama. Vietnam war veteran. LaToya- 4th Bell

6. (Maya) Ms Kelly- Ms. Kelly's mom (from Shroder) Grew up in the South. Lived in New Mexico.







7. (Josh) Julian Short - grew up in Cincinnati- Mrs. Short's husband. Cg and E 38 years, owned black restaurant for 3 years, travelled the world extensively- just came back from Egypt. Retiring April 29th. Wants to be a substitute Teacher. 59 years old. Started in 1972. Held various positions. Started on the bottem rung, worked his way up. Earned a Bachelor's degree from employer





8. (Jarell )Jean Goings- Kennedy Heights resident. One of the first residents to come into the area when it became integrated.

9. (Whitney )Ms. Pearline Singletary- Teacher from Georgia- educated/ lived in segregated South. Once educated, came North. Undergrad- FAMU- Florida- worked 33 years in Cincinnati.







10. ( Kevin) Ms. Parham- Works at Shroder. She was born and raised in Cincinnati and graduated from Aiken High School in the 60's. She attended the University of Cincinnati and after graduation I started work as a School Psychologist in the Cincinnati Public Schools. I am married with 2 adult children. She enjoys dancing, reading, crafts (when I have the time), and photography. She has been a chaperone for the Black College Tour for the past 15-16 years.





11. ( Davonna) Pat Brown- (Friday, February 25thth- at noon- Davonna- talk to Davonna's 4th bell teahcer ) Participated in the sit-in movements in Baltimore. Currently a preacher.