Interview with James Embry, August 2, 1978

Interview Summary

Mr. Embry graduated from high school in Covington in 1967 and from the University of Kentucky in 1974 and is employed as Education Counselor for the Recruitment and Training Program of the University of Kentucky. He was a member of ORGENA, organized to help African American students cope with social problems found on campus. Mr. Embry discusses the formation of the Black Student Union in 1968 and its relationship with the University administration. He recalls the attempt to burn down the ROTC building in 1969, the relationship between other African American civil rights organizations within the community, and gives a brief history of the Recruitment and Training Program.

Interview Keyword

Black student organizations Athletes African Americans in Lexington Arrest Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky Members of ORGENA Recruitment and Training Program, Inc. Race relations Joint Apprenticeship Program (U.S.) Discrimination in housing

Interview LC Subject

African Americans--Race identity. African Americans--Civil rights--Kentucky African Americans--Education (Higher) African Americans--Education. African Americans--Race identity. Race discrimination African Americans. Embry, James, 1949- Embry, James, 1949- --Interviews Minorities Lexington (Ky.) Civil rights demonstrations Black power--United States--History--20th century. University of Kentucky Civil rights movements--United States Black militant organizations--United States.

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