Charles Warren, June 4, 1973
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Warren, Charles
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Oral history interview with Mr. Charles Warren of Boise, Idaho. TAPE 1, SIDE A: 0 - 5 Has lived in Boise since 1958. His feelings about racism and discrimination in the Northwest. A qualified black has always been able to find work. Changes in Boise. 5 - 12 Originally from Arkansas. Family background. Family moved to California. Father a minister who established Bethel AME Church in Boise. Other black churches in Boise. 12 - 15 Black organizations and clubs. Not many blacks involved in politics. Leroy Jones, a black lawyer. 15 - 19 He is president of the local NAACP. Most members are white. History of the local chapter. 19 - 24 Blacks live all over town. A few discrimination problems. 24 - 30 Not many black businesses in Boise. TAPE 1, SIDE B: 0 - 2 More about problems starting businesses owned by blacks. 2 - 5 Maintains close contact with relatives. Blacks in surrounding areas. 5 - 10 Black athletes in the area. Other forms of entertainment. Belinda Hubbard, a singer from the area. He has played saxophone for various bands. 10 - 15 He now works as a masonry contractor. Involvement with program to recruit minorities. Placing non-union blacks in union positions. 15 - 21 Many resources available to blacks in the Boise area although he feels they are not taken advantage of. 21 - 26 No blacks on his construction crew because he can't find any qualified blacks who want to work.The Civil Rights Digital Library...Record Contributed By
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