History of the Parkland Neighborhood

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Andrew Wade discusses the challenges he faced trying to buy a house for his family in Shively, an all-white neighborhood at the time.

Louisville resident Bob Cunningham recounts the story of visiting Quinn Chapel and telling the parishioners that their church is on the location of his boyhood home.

John and Murray Atkins Walls talk about early efforts to integrate the Louisville Free Public Library. In this clip, Murray tells of an event in December 1941 where demonstrators were permitted enter the library.

Former Louisville Municipal College and UofL professor Charles Parrish explains the merger of LMC into UofL. While in the Kentucky Statehouse, Anderson fought for African American education.

Louisville newspaperman and political activist William Ealy discusses A.D. Porter's early role in the Lincoln Party and how that party nominated Porter to run for mayor.

Reporter Merv Aubespin recounts the events of the Parkland Uprising in May 1968.

Bob Coleman provides insights into the diverse neighborhood of Parkland during the 1950s and 1960s. Muhammad Ali grew up in this same neighborhood, a neighborhood that was diverse and looked-out for one another.

Bob Cunningham discusses the importance of the Bradens in the Civil Rights Movement and how Anne Braden persuaded him to become more involved in the cause.

Ken Clay discusses the history of Chickasaw Park in Louisville's West End and its importance to the African American community.

Charles Kerr recounts the desegregation of Fountaine Ferry Park in the late 1960s
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