Interview with James W. McCann, July 24, 1986

Interview Summary

Mr. McCann recalls the McCann family history, his hometown, and educational background. He recounts the experiences of African Americans working on the Madden horse farm, living in the Aspendale Projects, and discrimination on Lexington's transportation system. He discusses Shiloh Baptist Church, entertainment available during the 1920's, and the career of his son, Leslie McCann, a jazz musician. He remarks upon his sons' involvement in the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), sit-ins, racial violence, and the African American community's reaction to the attempted integration of the University of Kentucky by Lyman Johnson.

Interview Keyword

African Americans African Americans in Lexington Lexington, Kentucky Race relations

Interview LC Subject

African American families African Americans--Civil rights--Kentucky African Americans--Education--Kentucky--Lexington African Americans--Kentucky--Lexington--Economic conditions African Americans--Religion McCann, James W., (James William) McCann, James W., (James William)--Interviews African Americans African Americans--Race identity

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