East Austin
Cynthia Mays on civil rights, education, and Austin’s black history
Cynthia Hurst Mays was born and raised in Rogers Washington Holy Cross, a historic East...
Berri McBride – VR Story
Berri McBride shares the rich history of East Austin’s community spirit and the pivotal role...
Ira Poole – VR Story
Mr. Poole speaks about the impact on his students and their families. Through heartfelt stories...
Yvette Crawford on Austin’s black history and gentrification
About This Oral History Yvette Crawford grew up in Rogers Washington Holy Cross, a historic...
Stuart King on community, segregation, and Austin’s black history
Stuart King is a resident of Rogers Washington Holy Cross, a historic East Austin neighborhood...
Patricia Calhoun on gentrification, community, and black history
Patricia Calhoun is a resident of Rogers Washington Holy Cross, a historic East Austin neighborhood...
Marilynn Poole on family, gentrification, and Austin’s black history
Marilynn Poole-Webb, an accomplished lawyer born and raised in Austin, discusses Rogers Washington Holy Cross...
Lindsey Derrington on Preserving Black East Austin Neighborhood
Lindsey Derrington is the Executive Director of Preservation Austin, the only citywide nonprofit dedicated to...
Karen Terry on gentrification and historic black Austinites
Karen Mays-Terry, an educator born and raised in Austin, remembers Rogers Washington Holy Cross, a...