Gregory Johnson and Marcia Johnson
Recorded
May 22, 2023
Archived
May 22, 2023
54:24 minutes
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Id:
ddd001891
Description
Spouses Gregory Johnson (73) and Marcia Johnson (73) discuss the history of busing and desegregation in Seattle. Gregory shares his experience in the voluntary busing program.Subject Log / Time Code
Gregory (G) describes Seattle during the '60s.
G talks about his mom and her protest work.
G recounts the story of Vanport, Oregon.
G describes what black schools were like at the time.
G talks about the Seattle voluntary transfer program.
G reflects on how racial issues affect people today.
G discusses influences that helped Seattle change.
G returns to Vanport and shares how the community ended.
Participants
- Gregory Johnson
- Marcia Johnson