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Oral History Interview with Carl and Gloria White, July 7, 2016
Mr. Carl White was born in Conroe and Mrs. Gloria White was born in Willis, Texas in 1957 respectively. After attending segregated schools, both Whites ultimately graduated from desegregated schools. Both Whites experienced workplace discrimination in their careers in a local factory and at the postal office. Mr. White also served as a reserve police officer in Conroe while his father served as one of the first Black police officers in Conroe. Mr. White described being targeted by police in Conroe and other issues with the local criminal justice system. Both Whites were also involved in the efforts to free Clarence Brandley which included marches and other demonstrations. Also, the Whites discussed issues with discrimination in the school system.
Date:
July 7, 2016
Creator:
May, Meredith; Howard, Jasmin; White, Carl & White, Gloria
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Conroe Courier (Conroe, Tex.), Vol. [29], No. [1], Ed. 1 Friday, January 7, 1921
Weekly newspaper from Conroe, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 7, 1921
Creator:
Etheridge, O. & Cupps, D. W.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History