Jeffrey Leak oral history interview, 2004 April 5

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UNC Charlotte professor Jeffrey Leak discusses his family's history in the Charlotte, North Carolina region and recounts his experiences growing up in West Charlotte and attending recently integrated schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system during the 1970s and 1980s. He describes the physical and social changes he witnessed in Charlotte and discusses the impact that integration has had on the city's growth while commenting on the overall progress America has made towards addressing social inequality. Other topics discussed include civil rights activism in Charlotte, affirmative action, urban renewal, and his soon to be published book (at the time of interview) titled Racial Myths and Masculinity in African American Literature.

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Student Project on the Charlotte African American Community

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Title: Jeffrey Leak oral history interview, 2004 April 5
Interviewee: Leak, Jeffrey B., 1968-
Interviewer: Flowe, Donna
Place of Publication: Charlotte, North Carolina
Publisher: J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Date of Interview: 2004-04-05
Physical Description: 1 audio file (51:55) : digital, MP3
Object Type: sound recording-nonmusical
Genre: spoken word
Language: eng
Interviewee Biography: Jeffrey Leak was a 37-year-old man at the time of interview, which took place in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was born in Charlotte in 1968. He completed his undergraduate degree at Campbell University, received his master's at the University of Delaware and obtained his PhD from Emory University, and was employed as an English professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Abstract: UNC Charlotte professor Jeffrey Leak discusses his family's history in the Charlotte, North Carolina region and recounts his experiences growing up in West Charlotte and attending recently integrated schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system during the 1970s and 1980s. He describes the physical and social changes he witnessed in Charlotte and discusses the impact that integration has had on the city's growth while commenting on the overall progress America has made towards addressing social inequality. Other topics discussed include civil rights activism in Charlotte, affirmative action, urban renewal, and his soon to be published book (at the time of interview) titled Racial Myths and Masculinity in African American Literature.
Digital Object Notes: MP3 access copy created on ingest from WAV preservation master. Interview originally recorded on analog audio cassette and digitized using a Digidesign 003 rack.
Audio Condition Note: Poor audio quality, low sound and background hum.
Interviewee Occupations: College teachers
Subjects--Names: Leak, Jeffrey B., 1968-
Subjects--Organizations: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Subjects--Topics: Interracial friendship
Middle class African Americans
Race relations
School integration
Social integration
Urban renewal
Gentrification
Affirmative action programs
Civil rights movements
Cities and towns--Growth
Subjects--Geographic: North Carolina--Charlotte
North Carolina--Charlotte--Myers Park
North Carolina--Charlotte--Plaza-Midwood
Subjects--Genre: Interviews
Oral histories
Coverage--Dates: 1960-2010
Digital Collection Title: Student project on the Charlotte African American community
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This material is protected by copyright. Copyright is held by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Internet Media Type: audio/mpeg
Identifier: OH-LE0463

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