Oral History

My name is Diana Nishimwe a current student at Wiley College and I had the pleasure of interviewing Miss. Calhoun a former member of Marshall Texas city commission! and is also serving as the president of Newtown Neighborhood Association.

Kevin Cheri: The Buffalo's First African-American Employee & Superintendent

In this interview we hear from Kevin Cheri, Buffalo National River's first African-American employee and retired superintendent, about his experience rising up in the National Park Service

mby022906
20:32
Nicole Parker and Nicole Triplett

Friends and business partners Nicole Triplett (44) and Nicole Parker (36) talk about their experiences as Black women entrepreneurs and finding a balance between careers and romantic relationships.

bbv000006
16:37
ddc002599
59:30
Dwania Kyles and Leandrew Wiggins

Dwania Kyles (67) speaks with friend and fellow member of the Memphis 13 Leandrew Wiggins (68). The two discuss their differing experiences as members of the initial group of Black first graders who integrated Memphis schools during desegregation.

mbd000038
40:22
Rodney Freeman, Michael Harris, and Byron Williams

Friends and colleagues Rodney Freeman (43), Michael Harris (50), and Byron Williams (37) share their experiences as Black male librarians, racism and microaggressions they’ve faced as well positive experiences they’ve had in this field, what their perspectives brings to their...

Mama Jackie & Me

I interviewed my grandmother, Mama Jackie for my history project. We discussed our family history, traditions, and ancestry. I learned a lot about my family history during my interview with grandmother.

mby021557
38:02
Lusharon Wiley and Ernest Dawson

Lusharon Wiley (70) and her fiancé Ernest Dawson (70) discuss Ernest's family, his time attending Pensacola High School during integration, being the first black football player on the team, his time at Tuskegee University and those who encouraged him along...

mba000280
36:40
Davida Haywood and Ruth Greene

Colleagues Dr. Davida Haywood (47) and Dr. Ruth Greene (76) speak about their experiences at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU,) Dr. Greene’s impact on Dr. Haywood, and the community built at the university.

ddc002603
57:19
Gina Tillis and Sheri Neely

Dr. Gina Tillis (42) speaks with her friend Sheri Neely (48) about her experience as a young woman with Black, Mexican, and Choctaw heritage who moved from California to Texas as a teenager. Gina speaks fondly of Edwards High, an...