Tracey Webb and Kiplyn Primus

Recorded June 1, 2024 40:11 minutes
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Id: atl004937

Description

Friends Tracey Webb (63) and Kiplyn Primus (62) talk about their experiences in Atlanta Public Schools in the 1970s.

Subject Log / Time Code

Tracey Webb (TW) talks about elementary school.
TW talks about being bussed to Sutton Middle School.
Kiplyn Primus (KP) talks about the teachers they had at Sutton.
They talk about the transition to Northside High School.
They remember finding ways to pass the time on the long bus rides to and from school.
They talk about extracurricular activities, and the efforts that were made to put Black students in positions of leadership.
TW reflects on the experience of integrating Atlanta Public Schools.
They talk about choosing where to go to college.
They remember graduation.
They talk about their experiences and professors at Howard University.
TW talks about journalism school.
TW talks about her career at CNN.
TW talks about a memorable experience while she was producing Both Sides with Jesse Jackson.

Participants

  • Tracey Webb
  • Kiplyn Primus

Recording Locations

Atlanta History Center

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership Type

Outreach