G. Spencer Coggs, a former health inspector, has served as a prominent member of the Democratic Political Party in Wisconsin for some time. A state representative for 20 years, Coggs won the 2003 Senate recall election for Milwaukee’s sixth...
Oral History Interviews of African American Alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Named the unofficial “Mayor” of the city, Reuben Harpole has devoted his life to
community service and advocacy. Harpole worked at the School of Continuing Education for 31 years, and he was senior outreach specialist at the Center for Urban...
Oral History Interviews of African American Alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
An award-winning photojournalist for 39 years, Clayborn Benson was instrumental in significantly breaking barriers for African Americans in photojournalism. Throughout his career, Benson covered many prominent stories in the Milwaukee area. Retired...
Oral History Interviews of African American Alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Tyrone Dumas earned his degree in architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee despite a lack of similar representation within the college and the field. Dumas’ diverse career background includes serving as Project Manager for Design...
Oral History Interviews of African American Alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The first twelve years of Ferne Caulker-Bronson's life were spent in Sierra Leaone's capital Freetown, which is located within West Africa. She then spent three years in an English boarding school and completed her last year of High School at...
Oral History Interviews of African American Alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
At a young age, Carrie Weddle knew what her life’s calling would be and where she needed to go to obtain this goal. Due to her parent’s insistence, Weddle decided on a
career in nursing. In 1960, segregation forced her to leave her home of...
Oral History Interviews of African American Alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
As a Korean war veteran and boxing champion, Robert Harris Jr., has accomplished much in his life. Harris' years of service as a teacher and coach within the Milwaukee Public School System resonate the most with him and to those he has reached. In...
Oral History Interviews of African American Alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
A panel discussion featuring African American alumni and students of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Panelists include Clayborn Benson, Tyrone Dumas, Reuben Harpole, Carrie Weddle, Dominique Portis, and Cami J. Thomas. Clayborn Benson...
Oral History Interviews of African American Alumni of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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