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Oral history collection consisting of interviews conducted for the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies since 2003.<br /><br /><a href="http://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/items/browse?search=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bjoiner%5D=and&advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=&range=&collection=3&type=&tags=OHMS&featured=&subcollections=0&subcollections=1&submit_search=Search+for+items">View all OHMS indexed interviews in this collection here. </a>
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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2003-ongoing
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Georgia
Oral History
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5.3 Interview with Martha Zoller, January 10, 2013 RBRL175OHD-017-02 RBRL175OHD Richard B. Russell Library Oral History Documentary Collection ROGP 017 Interview with Martha Zoller finding aid Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Martha Zoller Callie Holmes 0 http://youtu.be/pEoQpGNYAmw YouTube video 13 Introduction This is Callie Holmes. 17 33 Family history So to get started, I kinda wanted to get you talk a little more about your parents' backgrounds. Zoller recounts her family's history, including how her parents' met, her father's participation in World War II and his work as a traveling salesmen, and her mother's involvement in the PTA during school integration. She discusses her parents' balance between work and family and its influence on her. POW ; PTA ; school integration ; World War II, 17 663 Desegregation of Columbia High School / Blockbusting And so, you had mentioned before that you were in Columbia High School when it was desegregated. Zoller remembers attending the desegregated Colombia High School in DeKalb County during the 1970s. She recalls the black student walkout that caused controversy and news coverage of the school and her response as a member of the student council. She discusses her parents' response to the political tension at the school and living in an integrated neighborhood. She also recounts the process of < ; i> ; blockbusting< ; /i> ; of home sales in integrated neighborhoods. blockbusting ; Columbia High School ; DeKalb County School System ; real estate depreciation ; school desegregation ; student council ; student walkout 17 981 Attending the University of Georgia I remember you saying you graduated high school a little bit early and decided to come to the University of Georgia. Zoller remembers graduating early from high school, studying journalism, and living in Myers dorm at the University of Georiga. She discusses how Myers Hall was the first co-ed dorm, the university football culture, and the political atmosphere of the university. She recalls the " ; Unknown candidate" ; who ran for president of the Student Government Association during the time she was at UGA. co-ed dormitory ; football culture ; political atmosphere ; University of Georgia ; Unknown candidate 17 1369 Transition from liberal to conservative political viewpoint And so I kind of wanted to talk a little bit about how you've sort of developed the political ideas and viewpoints you have now. Zoller discusses the process of questioning that guided her transition from a liberal to a more conservative political viewpoint. She describes her parents' political affiliations, voting Democrat in the 1980s, and volunteering with Michael Dukakis' 1988 presidential campaign. Zoller discusses her views on abortion, abortion clinics in the South, counseling pregnant women, and the extremism of anti-abortion rhetoric. abortion ; Democrat ; liberal vs. conservative ; Michael Dukakis ; Republican 17 1854 Reflection on feminism and family choices Would you consider yourself a feminist? Zoller discusses her decision to be a stay-at-home mother and going back to work at the local radio station. She comments on the artificial division created between stay-at-home mothers and working mothers and advocates for a mutual support between women. Zoller also discusses the judgement and social pressure that stay-at-home mothers experience. childcare ; family choices ; feminism ; personal choices ; stay at home mother ; women's rights 17 2135 Introduction to talk radio / Reflection on career success and challenges And so let's take a step back for a minute. How did you start listening to talk radio? Zoller discusses first listening to Rush Limbaugh's talk radio show and recounts starting to work on the local talk radio station. Zoller reflects on her career success, criticism from callers, and threats made against her. criticism ; personal success ; Rush Limbaugh ; safety threats ; talk show callers 17 2468 Evolution of talk radio in 1990s / Career opportunities And so, what was talk radio like in the early 90s? Zoller discusses the volatile state of talk radio in the early 1990s. She reflects on Rush Limbaugh's talk show and its effects on the rebirth of AM radio. Zoller also discusses the lack of representation of women in the media industry and her work as a columnist and TV panelist for the public affairs show, < ; i> ; The Georgia Gang< ; /i> ; . AM radio ; columnist ; public affairs ; Rush Limbaugh ; talk show ; The Georgia Gang ; TV personality ; women's representation in media 17 3068 Talk radio impacts and effects And so, through doing the talk radio and < ; i> ; The Georgia Gang< ; /i> ; , you have to talk a lot. And how has that helped you shape your viewpoints about political issues? Zoller reflects on interviewing influential people throughout her career, her love for lifelong learning, and her openness toward altering one's political beliefs. She discusses the Internet's impact on radio and print media, the most important news sources for Georgia politics, and the impact of talk radio in Georgia. balance of opinions ; media reporting ; news integrity ; news sources ; talk radio 17 3516 Decision to run for state congress How did you make the decision to run for office? Zoller discusses her reasons for campaigning for Georgia Congress, her fundraising challenges, and her approach towards fundraising. She reflects on the negotiation between accepting donations versus political favors in politics. campaign fundraising ; congressional race ; integrity ; money management 17 3801 Women in politics and the Republican Party What do you think is different about being a woman in politics? Zoller discusses the the challenges of women in politics, the " ; good ol' boy" ; network, and representation of women in leadership positions. She reflects on the nature of women's involvement in the Republican Party and advocates for changing the way that the Republican Party's stance on women's issues is perceived within society. fundraising network ; good ol' boy network ; Republican Party ; volunteer base ; women in politics ; women leaders ; women's issues 17 4568 Tea Party in Georgia But I was wondering if you could talk a little bit about sort of the leaders of the Tea Party, particularly in Georgia. Zoller discusses the diversity of the Tea Party groups in Georgia and the need to focus on the central issue of fiscal conservatism. She evaluates the factors behind the success of the Reagan Administration and how they can be applied to the management and organization of the Republican Party in the present. Zoller discusses the criticisms and media portrayal of the Tea Party. 17 5073 Views on governmental spending reform / Conclusion What do you see on the horizon here in Georgia, in particular, with the new Congress and all of that? Zoller discusses the future of state and federal spending and reflects on the importance of revising the Social Security benefits program. Zoller concludes by mentioning her continued efforts to communicate the conservative message to more women and minorities. balanced budget ; federal spending ; Social Security 17 Oral History No transcript. Resources may be used under the guidelines described by the U.S. Copyright Office in Section 107, Title 17, United States Code (Fair use). Parties interested in production or commercial use of the resources should contact the Russell Library for a fee schedule. video 0 RBRL175OHD-017-02.xml RBRL175OHD-017-02.xml http://russelldoc.galib.uga.edu/russell/view?docId=ead/RBRL175OHD-ead.xml http://russelldoc.galib.uga.edu/russell/view?docId=ead/RBRL175OHD-017-ead.xml
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Athens, Georgia
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89 minutes
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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Interview with Martha Zoller, January 10, 2013
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RBRL175OHD-017-02
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Martha Zoller
Callie Holmes
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video
oral histories
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School integration
Women--Political activity
Radio talk shows
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Politics and Public Policy
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Martha Zoller discusses her early life, including her father's life and family history. She discusses her mother's opinion of integration, her family's attitude toward African Americans, and a walkout staged by the black students of Columbia High School. Zoller recalls blockbusting efforts in DeKalb county. Zoller recalls attending the University of Georgia and experiencing the campaign of the "Unknown candidate" for student government. She discusses her work with the Dukakis campaign and the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Zoller comments on her transition to being a conservative, her opinion on abortion, and her self-described feminism. Zoller explains how she became involved with talk radio, recalls several instances of being threatened, and reflects on the Atlanta AM radio market. She discusses her work with the Georgia Gang and other media opportunities. Zoller recalls working with Dick Williams and Bill Shipp and discusses how internet and satellite radio has influenced the industry. Zoller discusses her congressional run and endorsements by Sarah Palin, Rick Santorum, Georgia Right to Life, and Citizens United. She reflects on her fundraising efforts and the role of women in politics. Zoller comments on the persistence of Karen Handel, Cathy Cox, and Linda Schrenko. She discusses the role of the Tea Party in Georgia.
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2013-01-10
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Georgia
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moving image
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Athens Oral History Project
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The Athens Oral History Project was initiated in 2014 to document modern Athens history, roughly from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Interviews cover topics such as neighborhoods and communities in Athens, civil rights demonstrations, African American history, as well as personal histories of narrators.<br /><br /><span><strong>Content Warning</strong>: Some interviews in this collection contain harmful or distressing content, to include racism, racial violence, and racial slurs.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/items/browse?search=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bjoiner%5D=and&advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=&range=&collection=1&type=&tags=OHMS&featured=&subcollections=0&subcollections=1&submit_search=Search+for+items">View all OHMS indexed interviews in this collection here.</a>
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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2014-ongoing
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Athens, Georgia
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RBRL361AOHP
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Georgia--History, Local
Georgia--Communities
African Americans--History
Athens Black History
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5.4 Interview with Walter Allen Jr., November 30, 2019 RBRL361AOHP-029 RBRL361AOHP Athens Oral History Project Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Walter Allen Jr. Knowa Johnson 0 Kaltura audio < ; iframe id=" ; kaltura_player" ; src=" ; https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/p/1727411/sp/172741100/embedIframeJs/uiconf_id/26879422/partner_id/1727411?iframeembed=true& ; playerId=kaltura_player& ; entry_id=1_3jwxtwsk& ; flashvars[localizationCode]=en& ; flashvars[leadWithHTML5]=true& ; flashvars[sideBarContainer.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[sideBarContainer.position]=left& ; flashvars[sideBarContainer.clickToClose]=true& ; flashvars[chapters.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[chapters.layout]=vertical& ; flashvars[chapters.thumbnailRotator]=false& ; flashvars[streamSelector.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[EmbedPlayer.SpinnerTarget]=videoHolder& ; flashvars[dualScreen.plugin]=true& ; flashvars[Kaltura.addCrossoriginToIframe]=true& ; & ; wid=1_jjt22w4z" ; width=" ; 400" ; height=" ; 285" ; allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozAllowFullScreen allow=" ; autoplay * ; fullscreen * ; encrypted-media *" ; sandbox=" ; allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" ; frameborder=" ; 0" ; title=" ; Kaltura Player" ; > ; < ; /iframe> ; 0 Early Experiences/ Education Alright, so, growing up here in Athens... Walter Allen Jr. recalls his fondest memories visiting family in his youth. He attended the University of Georgia for two years after graduating from Cedar Shoals High School before dropping out to work full time for Athens radio station WXAG. Allendale, South Carolina ; Athens, GA ; Chattanooga, Tennessee ; Top 40 Radio ; UGA 195 Athletics/ Travel Um, did you have any other activities... Allen discussed playing sports in high school and recently coaching basketball and baseball teams in alignment with his ongoing interest in sports casting. He also details his three month long travel over a few southern states following issues with the owner of radio station WBKZ. Alcorn State University ; Athens, GA ; Cedar Shoals High School ; Fayette, Mississippi ; Grambling State University ; Jackson, Mississippi ; Meridian, Mississippi ; Texas Southern University 406 Returning to Athens ...and mom got sick with a hip... Allen shares that travelling and witnessing successful black people, as well as publisher John H. Johnson, inspired him to start Zebra Magazine. After Zebra was stable, Allen got back into radio, continuing both forms of media today. Athens, GA ; black lifestyle publications ; Black Magazines ; Ebony magazine ; Jet magazine ; John Harold Johnson ; WXAG Radio http://www.zebraoccasions.com/about/4591234565 About section on the official Zebra website written by publisher Walter Allen Jr. 560 Black and White Radio I noticed you, you distinguished... Allen distinguishes the difference between black radio and white radio, particularly in comparison with his time with Top 40 Radio. African-American music (Race Music) ; black lifestyle publications ; Black Magazines ; Zebra Magazine 674 Civil War History But, you know what, I went the other day... Allen briefly describes the history of Smith Chapel Baptist Church's bell. He mentions the earliest display of Memorial Day on record, when freed slaves reburied black Union soldiers in Charleston, SC. Allen also discusses Union soldiers taking over the UGA campus and freed slave gathering in Athens after emancipation. Athens, GA ; Civil War ; First Decoration Day ; Old Slave Mart Museum ; University of Georgia ; Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 937 Growing Up in Athens But, you know, growing up here... Allen explains how he feels growing up in an area with such a rich Confederate history has interfered with his life as an African American. He also opines that the communities biggest issues include affordable housing and local purchasing. Athens, Ga ; Confederate States of America 1108 Problems in Athens What is the biggest thing, you said... Allen believes one of the biggest challenges today's youth must face has to do with the negative messages coming from popular music. He talks about problems in the educational system, emphasizing juridification not only as a problem in education but all over the Athens area. Athens, GA ; Bethel Homes ; Jack R. Wells Homes (Pauldoe) ; University of Georgia (UGA) 1331 Career Values So, what is, um, what is the thing... Allen states his wishes for Zebra and radio stations to be continued and appreciated. Athens,GA ; Marketing and Advertising ; Zebra Magazine 1543 Advice for Youth Let me ask you something else... Allen advises today's youth to take any opportunity to continue their education and college experience. Athens, GA ; Hope Scholarship ; University of Georgia (UGA) Oral History No transcript. Resources may be used under the guidelines described by the U.S. Copyright Office in Section 107, Title 17, United States Code (Fair use). Parties interested in production or commercial use of the resources should contact the Russell Library for a fee schedule. audio 0 http://purl.libs.uga.edu/russell/RBRL361AOHP/findingaid
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https://purl.libs.uga.edu/russell/RBRL361AOHP-029/ohms
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28 minutes
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Athens, Georgia
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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Interview with Walter Allen Jr., November 30, 2019
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RBRL361AOHP-029
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Walter Allen Jr.
Knowa Johnson
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audio
oral histories
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African Americans--History
African American business enterprises
Cultural awareness
Race identity
Radio talk shows
Business enterprises
Athens Black History
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Walter Allen Jr. has lived in Athens his entire life, graduating from Cedar Shoals High School and attending the University of Georgia for two years. He left the university to work full-time for a local radio station and later started a successful black lifestyle magazine called the Zebra Magazine. In this interview, Allen recalls his experiences in black radio, travelling for work, and his wishes for his magazine.
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2019-11-30
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Athens, Georgia
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The Athens Oral History Project was initiated in 2014 to document modern Athens history, roughly from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Interviews cover topics such as neighborhoods and communities in Athens, civil rights demonstrations, African American history, as well as personal histories of narrators.<br /><br /><span><strong>Content Warning</strong>: Some interviews in this collection contain harmful or distressing content, to include racism, racial violence, and racial slurs.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/items/browse?search=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bjoiner%5D=and&advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=&range=&collection=1&type=&tags=OHMS&featured=&subcollections=0&subcollections=1&submit_search=Search+for+items">View all OHMS indexed interviews in this collection here.</a>
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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2014-ongoing
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Athens, Georgia
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RBRL361AOHP
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Georgia--History, Local
Georgia--Communities
African Americans--History
Athens Black History
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Oral histories
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Athens, Georgia
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38 minutes
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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5.4
2022-04-23
Interview with Walter Allen, Jr., April 23, 2022
RBRL361AOHP-038
38 minutes
RBRL361AOHP
Athens Oral History Project
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia
Walter Allen, Jr.
William Breeding
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Family; Schools
"So I'd like for you first of all to tell me a little bit about Walter Allen Jr."
Allen describes his family’s origins, talks about being born in The Bottom and briefly discusses his father’s career. He continues by recalling the many different schools he attended across Athens and he provides a chronological sequence of his transitions.
1959;Athens General Hospital;Athens High and Industrial School;Busing;Cedar Shoals High School;Chase Street Elementary School;Clafton College;Clarke Middle School;Cordelia Barnett Allen;Desegregation;E.D. Stroud School;Education;Integration;Korean War Veteran;Morris Brown College;Ms. Allen's Day Care Center;Segregation;Strong Street;The Bottom;Timothy Road;University of Georgia;Walter Allen Sr.;Watkinsville Rosenwald School;West Broad Elementary School;West Hancock
33.956103534783445, -83.39314172886243
17
1203 West Hancock, Childhood Home
400
Integration
"You said 3rd grade integration, how was uh, do you have any memories of integration?"
Allen describes his experience with desegregation in Athens elementary schools and recalls his time at Clarke Middle. He mentions that his family moved to a neighborhood off of Timothy Road and his experiences being bussed to different schools on the opposite side of the city.
1970s;Berkley Hills;Busing;Cedar Shoals High School;Chase Street Elementary School;Clarke Middle School;Cynthia Gresham;Integration;Jackson Family;Kingswood;Principal;Sheats Drive;Terry Glenn;Timothy Road;Whitehall
33.93317332544884, -83.44100836190105
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220 Swanson Drive, Timothy Rd. Area
838
Teachers
"How were the teacher through all of the grades?"
Allen explains the reactions of white teachers in Athens-Clarke County to integration and their mass transition to private schools or other still-segregated school districts. He also notes that he did have many Black educators before and after integration.
1970;Alps Road Elementary School;Cedar Shoals High School;Clarke County School District;Integration;Private Schools;Public Schools;Racial Bias;Racism;Segregation;Teachers;White Flight
981
UGA Football
"You mentioned University of Georgia and for those listening..."
Allen describes his father’s role in the recruitment of three football players from Clarke Central High School to Vince Dooley’s Georgia Football team and the opportunities that he received as his son.
1971;Clarence Pope;Clarke Central High School;Football Team;Horace King;Integration;Michigan State;Recruitment;Richard Appleby;Scholarship;Segregation;University of Georgia;University of Georgia Football Team;Vince Dooley;Walter Allen Sr.;Water Boy
1176
Music; Radio Career
"Pretty much most of the people that I've interviewed, have mentioned your dad..."
Allen talks about his relationship with music and how he started DJing at an early age and making a living off of playing music. He shares the radio stations that he worked for beginning in high school, through college, and as an adult. He mentions two Black men that led the radio industry in Athens and his expereinces working for them. He notes that he stepped away from radio for some time to create a magazine called <i>Zebra</i>, and that he’d worked on both radio and the magazine since 1994.
Band;Cedar Shoals High School;Clarke Central High School;Disc Jockey;DJ;Dr. Bradford Brown;El Coco's;Hugh Christian;Instruments;Larry Blount;Leard Hughes "Hugh" Christian Jr.;Michael Thurmond;Music;Q105;Rush Limbaugh;University of Georgia School of Law;WBKZ;WJSR;WJSR Teen Scene;WRFC;WXAG;Zebra Magazine
https://www.redandblack.com/culture/waves-of-impact-athens-first-black-radio-station-celebrates-40-years/article_9af8fa6e-ab8c-11ec-a5b2-7b8b1678ed00.html
WXAG: Athens' First Black Owned Radio Station
1614
Getting Fired; James Brown
"Now there's one incident that I remember in Athens with you...."
Allen recalls a situation at a radio station that he worked at in college where he was fired. Mr. Breeding also recalls a memory of Allen protesting the ban of playing James Brown music on the radio. They then expand on the significance of James Brown’s music to the Black community, specifically in Georgia.
1970s;1979;Augusta, Georgia;Clarke County Jail;Dooley's Junkyard Dogs;Georgia Square Mall;Hugh Christian;James Brown;Rose Dobey;Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud;Walter Allen Sr.;WRFC
2005
Successful WXAG Colleagues
"I was listening to one of your shows and you went through a long list of coworkers..."
Allen names and describes various people he worked with at WXAG that have seen success. He mentions specific radio stations and broadcast companies in Atlanta. Allen also remembers Kym Clark being the first African American Miss University of Georgia in 1983. He concludes by giving a piece of life advice to any listeners.
Advice;Atlanta, Georgia;Aungelique Proctor;Coworkers;Eatonton, Georgia;Fox 5 Atlanta;Joyce Littell;Kevin Terrell;Kym Clark;Miss University of Georgia;Radio Stations;Royal Blue;Sidney Wood "Kenny Diamond";Silas Alexander III;South Milledge;Talk Radio;V103;WAOK;WSB;WVEE;WXAG
oral history
No transcript.
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Interview with Walter Allen, Jr., April 23, 2022
Subject
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African Americans--History
Athens Black History
School integration
Broadcast journalism
Radio talk shows
Journalism
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Walter Allen Jr.
William Breeding
Date
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2022-04-23
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oral histories
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RBRL361AOHP-038
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Walter Allen Jr. was born and raised in Athens, GA during the city’s period of integration. In this interview he recalls his experiences with the integration process, attending seven different public schools, and being bused to schools on the other side of the city. He shares his love of music and passion for radio, listing the places he has worked and notable people he has worked with. He also mentions his father, Walter Allen Sr., and his magazine, <em>Zebra</em>.
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Athens Oral History Project
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The Athens Oral History Project was initiated in 2014 to document modern Athens history, roughly from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Interviews cover topics such as neighborhoods and communities in Athens, civil rights demonstrations, African American history, as well as personal histories of narrators.<br /><br /><span><strong>Content Warning</strong>: Some interviews in this collection contain harmful or distressing content, to include racism, racial violence, and racial slurs.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/items/browse?search=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bjoiner%5D=and&advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=&range=&collection=1&type=&tags=OHMS&featured=&subcollections=0&subcollections=1&submit_search=Search+for+items">View all OHMS indexed interviews in this collection here.</a>
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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2014-ongoing
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Athens, Georgia
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RBRL361AOHP
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Georgia--History, Local
Georgia--Communities
African Americans--History
Athens Black History
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http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
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Oral histories
Oral History
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Athens, Georgia
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83 minutes
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
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5.4
2023-02-16
Interview with Richard Dunn, February 16, 2023
RBRL361AOHP-094
RBRL361AOHP
Athens Oral History Project
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia
russelluga
Richard Dunn
William Breeding
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Early Life / Education Through Junior High School
I want you to tell me what you remember, as early as you can remember it...
Richard Dunn introduces himself, and details his upbringing in Washington, D.C. and being raised by his mother and grandmother. He then discusses his early memories and experiences at schools around Washington, D.C.
Black Media; Black Press; University of Georgia; 1970’s; Racism; Prejudice; Discrimination; Education; Youth Mentorship; Civil Rights Movement; Racial Diversity; Newspapers; Radio; Local Politics; Athens, Georgia; Education; Journalism
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567
Junior High and High School
Middle school, went to a school much closer to my home...
Dunn shares details about his life through junior high and high school, recalling the Civil Rights Movement, the fallout in Washington, D.C. after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, and his entrepreneurial nature.
Washington, D.C.; Presidential Election; Middle School; Junior High School; Roberta Flack; High School; Calvin Coolidge High School; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; National Guard; Civil Rights Movement; City Planning; Pierre L’Enfant; Benjamin Banneker; Benjamin Banneker High School; Newspaper; Entrepreneurship; Washington Redskins; John F. Kennedy; Racial Composition
38.967, -77.019
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Calvin Coolidge High School
895
Upward Bound / Freshman Year at Ohio University
Spent time at Howard University in the Upward Bound Program during my high school years…
Dunn describes his time in the Howard University Upward Bound program, his reasoning for attending a predominantly white institution, and his experiences in his first year of college at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
Upward Bound; Predominantly White Universities; Prejudice; Racism; Colonel Lemuel Penn; Madison County, Georgia; Civil Rights; Athens, Georgia; West Virginia; Ohio University; Athens, Ohio; Journalism; Racial Composition
0
1186
TV Station Internship at UGA
…but they ran across an internship at a TV station…
Dunn reflects on his time spent at a TV station internship at the University of Georgia, along with his experience with racism during his first stay in North Georgia.
Upward Bound; Predominately White University; Racism; Lynching; Athens, Ohio; Athens, Georgia; Journalism; Public Television; University of Georgia; 1970’s; Georgia Center; Kappa Alpha; Conferderate Flag; Lumpkin Street; Ellijay, Georgia; Cherokee, North Carolina; Documentaries; Film Crew; African American Hairstyles; Indigenous Americans; Cherokee; Black Hairstyles
0
1515
Transferring to UGA / Encounters with Racism
...and talked to me about transferring to University of Georgia, having already spent a year at Ohio University...
Dunn explains how he was convinced by Dr. Tony White to transfer to the University of Georgia, and details some of his experiences with racism during his time at the university.
Dr. Anthony “Tony” J. White; University of Georgia; Financial Aid; 1970’s; Transfer Student; University; College; Dorris Mathis; Administration; Student Body; Racial Diversity; Integration; Redcoat Band; Racism; Hostility; Prejudice; Political Science; Professors; Creswell Hall; Ohio University; Predominantly White University
0
1839
Early Steps in Journalism / Life in Athens
I had a, a work-study position, in uh, a photography lab…
Dunn recalls his early ventures into journalism through his photography work-study position and his work at The Red & Black. He further shares on the efforts of the university to keep the African American student body content, and reflects on the love he felt from the Athens community.
Athens, Georgia; 1970’s; University of Georgia; Photography; Black Photographers; The Red and Black; Student Newspaper; Work-Study; Editor; Concerts; Live Music; Elton John; African Americans; Bands; Sly and the Family Stone; Rufus; Chaka Khan; Isaac Hayes; Protests; Custodians; Cooks; Service Industry; Community
0
2081
Mr. Breeding at UGA / Thoughts on University Courses
Bringing me back some memories because, um, I went to UGA in 1976…
The interview turns to the interviewer as he relates his experiences with racism during his time at UGA to the experiences Dunn has shared. Dunn then expresses his opinions on some of the courses he was enrolled in at the university.
University of Georgia; Athens, Georgia; Professors; Racism; Prejudice; Racial Relations; Stereotypes; Confederate Flag; Gender Relations; Classes; Journalism; African American Theater; Dr. Conrad Fink; The New York Times; Science; 1970’s; Dr. Nobles; Academics; Professors; Ku Klux Klan; KKK; Newspaper; Independent Newspaper
0
2711
Career in Journalism
…'cause I wanted my own danggone newspaper, which I ultimately had, um, in ‘75…
Dunn retells his long and prestigious career in journalism, including a position at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, writing for Athens Voice Newspaper, Atlanta Voice Newspaper, and his own paper Athens Courier. He emphasizes the power of the press and describes some episodes of concrete change in Athens that resulted from his writing.
Independent Media; Athens, Georgia; Newspaper; 1970’s; Michael Thurmond; Fred O. Smith; Keith Herd; Advertisement; Black Media; Central Athens Community Center; East Athens Community Center; Heard Park; Bishop Park; Black Press; Renovation; Atlanta, Georgia; Greyhound Bus; Monroe, Georgia; Dr. Demond Means; Athens Clarke County School District; Tuskegee, Alabama; Dr. Joseph Lowery; Southern Christian Leadership Conference; SCLC; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; Harold Moon; Athens Courier
0
3381
Career at WXAG / Education Matters
But around the same time is when WXAG came on the air…
Dunn speaks on his 35 years running a talk show at WXAG radio station, and his ability to serve the community through his platform. He further explains his youth journalism education program “Education Matters” and reflects on his wish for mentorship during his youth as motivation for starting the program.
WXAG; Elections; Northeast Georgia; Community Forum; Radio; Talk Show; Local Politics; Athens, Georgia; Influence; Broad Acres; African American Community; Black Radio; Education Matters; Mentorship; Athens Voice Newspaper; Youth Mentorship; Michael Thurmond; University of Georgia; Journalism; God; Family; Poverty; Public Housing; Single Parent Households
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http://www.acchsci.org/about-us.html
Education Matters' "About Us" page
3952
MEU Radio Athens
I felt the kids couldn't get as much training as they needed just doing an hour long radio show, so we created an internet radio station called MEU Radio Athens.
Dunn explains his new, non-traditional internet radio station MEU Radio Athens, a 24-hour station that can be accessed anywhere with internet access, and his motivations for creating it.
WXAG; Radio; Education Matters; MEU Radio Athens; Internet Radio; Talk Show; Athens, Georgia; Radio Production; Radio Management; Community Uplift; Positivity; Business Education; Youth Education
0
https://meuradioathens.com/
Mr. Dunn's 24/7 Internet Radio Station "MEURADIO-ATHENS"
4247
Thoughts on UGA Today / Messages to Today’s Youth
...and they got to talking about their UGA experience, and it was vastly different from mine, so much better.
Dunn shares his positive opinions on the development of the student experience at UGA, and recognizes the university’s efforts towards racial reconciliation. He further shares what advice he has for today’s youth, focusing heavily on a message of positivity.
University of Georgia; UGA Athletics; Dr. Bob Hart; Racial Reconciliation; Athens-Clarke County; Positivity; Youth; God; Scott Peck; The Road Less Traveled; Christianity
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oral history
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Interview with Richard Dunn, February 16, 2023
Subject
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African Americans--History
Athens Black History
Journalism
Broadcast journalism
University and colleges--University of Georgia
Discrimination
Mentoring in education
Civil rights
United States--Civil rights
Radio talk shows
Press and politics
Creator
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Richard Dunn
William Breeding
Date
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2023-02-16
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oral histories
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sound
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rbrl361aohp-094
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<strong>Content Warning:</strong> This interview contains racial slurs.<br /><br />Richard Dunn was born in 1952 in Washington, D.C., and was raised by his mother and grandmother. Dunn first came to Athens to pursue a television internship in the summer of 1971, but transferred to UGA that fall, and stayed for the remainder of his undergraduate studies. In this interview, Dunn discusses his experience at UGA during the 70s and his prestigious career in journalism. He then explains his youth journalism education programs Education Matters and MEU Radio Athens, and throughout the interview emphasizes the importance of positivity.
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