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Her Concern: Black People, Her Goal: Social Change - Palo Alto Times

Themes:
Subjects:
Gertrude Wilks, Nairobi High School, Nairobi College, Patricia Wilks
Date of Creation or Publication:
1/26/1970
Creator
Michele Fuetsch
Donor
Meda O. Okelo
Language
English
Copyright Statement:
Profile of Gertrude Wilks' daughter, Patricia Wilks. Patricia attended her mother's Nairobi Schools and participated in the "sneak out," which enabled EPA students to attend high school in neighboring communities. Article includes interview with Patricia about her views for the success of the Black community and her college plans. Article is part of the Biographies binder compiled by the EPA Library.

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