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David Rages, Sr. Interview

Themes:

Immigration - Black & African-American Education - Nairobi Schools Arts & Culture Youth Programs Education - Ravenswood High School People of EPA Gentrification Incorporation Political Activism & Social Justice Housing

Subjects:

Barbara Mouton, Bob Hoover, David Rages, Sr. , Gertrude Wilks, Ravenswood High School, Head Start, Mothers for Equal Education (MEE), Evelyn Wallace, Martha Goodwill, Claire Watts Rages, Hank Organ, Nairobi College

Date of Creation or Publication:

7/14/2022

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Creator

Meda O. Okelo

Donor

David Rages, Sr.

Language

English

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Interview of David Rages, Sr. by Meda Okelo. Topics discussed include Rages' journey to EPA, Operation Sneak Out, attending Belle Haven Elementary and Ravenswood High School, Gertrude Wilks and Mothers for Equal Education, the first Head Start program in EPA,Trying to change the name of the post office, his career path and others.

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