Vivian Gibson and Delilah Righter
Recorded
October 1, 2023
Archived
October 1, 2023
31:41 minutes
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Id:
mby023161
Description
Vivian Gibson (74) tells Delilah Righter (25) about her childhood growing up in the Mill Creek Valley neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, reflecting on the neighborhood’s disappearance due to urban renewal.Subject Log / Time Code
Vivian Gibson (VG) describes how the community she grew up in – Mill Creek Valley in St. Louis, Missouri – does not exist anymore.
VG reflects on the segregation of the area she grew up in in St. Louis.
VG reflects on how important her childhood was in becoming who she is today.
VG talks about moving to New York City in her 20s.
VG explains why it became urgent to her to tell the story of her Mill Creek Valley community.
VG talks about doing research and piecing together the local history.
DR asks VG for advice for people who are stuck in a situation they don't want to be in.
DR and VG talk about the displacement caused by urban renewal.
Participants
- Vivian Gibson
- Delilah Righter