James Harold and Montgomery Mewers
Recorded
July 10, 2021
Archived
July 7, 2021
45:00 minutes
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Id:
ddv000997
Description
James Harold (60) and his One Small Step partner Montgomery Mewers (53) discuss living in various parts of the United States, the weaknesses of the current American political system, and impactful childhood experiences and relationships that inform their politics.Subject Log / Time Code
- James talks about his upbringing in Houston in a predominantly African-American community.
- James' father grew up in East Texas during the Jim Crow Era. The stories that James heard from his father impacted his perception of race.
- Montgomery shares about their upbringing in a Chicago suburban.
- Montgomery grew up in an area where white flight was predominant.
- Witnessing the racist actions of their neighbors and peers gave Montgomery a passion for racial justice and equity.
- James shares how his Houston neighborhood, Riverside, has changed over time because of gentrification.
- James talks about a moment when he experienced voter scrutiny as a young adult.
- James asks Montgomery about their time in Saudi Arabia.
Participants
- James Harold
- Montgomery Mewers