Interview with James Fair, March 21, 2023

Collection: Athens Oral History Project

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Description

James Fair was born in 1946 and grew up in Broad Acres Public Housing in Athens. After graduating with a business degree from Southern University, Fair worked in the Housing Authority, but was well known for coaching youth football and becoming President/CEO of the Athens Athletic Hall of Fame. In this interview, James Fair talks about the value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the experiences he gained. He highlights the importance of supporting the youth and helping them to experience new things.

Date

2023-03-21

Identifier

rbrl361aohp-092

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Duration

77 minutes



Citation

James Fair and William Breeding, “Interview with James Fair, March 21, 2023,” UGA Special Collections Libraries Oral Histories, accessed November 21, 2024, https://russelllibraryoralhistory.org/RBRL361AOHP/rbrl361aohp-092.

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