Dr. Laura Banks-Reed

Written by Jenny Li on June 18, 2023. Posted in Oral Histories.

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Dr. Laura Banks-Reed

A Tucson Icon…Outstanding in everything she touched!

Laura born in 1921 in Tucson and has more awards than we can name. She has a love story, a story of loss and resilience and many stories of love for family, friends and God.

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Jon Covington

Written by Jenny Li on June 18, 2023. Posted in Oral Histories.

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Jon Covington

Service to his family, the Tucson Community, and our Country!

Jon came to Tucson from Detroit as a proud service man at Davis Monthan Air Force Base. He left moved but never left behind his family who he loves. He also learned to love the history of servicemen and has been dedicated to the Buffalo Soldiers in the Southern Arizona community

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Jacque Price

Written by Jenny Li on June 18, 2023. Posted in Oral Histories.

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Jacque Price

The First African American Pom at the UA!

A native Tucsonan who has seen the City Grow! She was U of A’s first African American to participate on the Pom Line! She and her family have a long history at Mount Calvary Church and the University of Arizona that spans over 100 Years!

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Gary L. Harrison

Written by Jenny Li on June 18, 2023. Posted in Oral Histories.

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Gary Harrison

Hard Work and the First Elected County Official!

Gary Harrison worked hard at basketball for the First African American Coach in a Division 1 School under Fred Snowden but he learned about hard work and many of life’s lessons early on!

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Ernie McCray

Written by Jenny Li on June 18, 2023. Posted in Oral Histories.

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In His Own Words – Part 1
In His Own Words – Part 2

*With permission from and Produced by Charles Landon. Published by Frank Gormlie for the OB Rag in San Diego, California

Dolores Townsend

Written by Jenny Li on June 18, 2023. Posted in Oral Histories.

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Dolores Townsend

Family Socialites, education, and MLB Baseball!

Dolores grew up in a loving family surrounded by parents who were involved in church, social groups and housed “Negro” MLB players when they could not stay with their teams.

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Delano Price

Written by Jenny Li on April 12, 2023. Posted in Oral Histories.

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Delano Price

Family, Tucson High, and Feeling the Cultural Shift

He understood racism but never let it hinder his energy! An amazing educator who can tell the most amazing stories! He lived through the” Cultural Shift” at the University of Arizona.

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Clarence Boykins

Written by Jenny Li on April 12, 2023. Posted in Oral Histories.

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Clarence Boykins

He Fought for Our Rights!

Clarence Boykins was an activist that fought for the rights of African Americans. He was instrumental in bringing Mrs. Rosa Parks to Tucson and one of the Southern Arizona administrators to push for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday to be held in Arizona.

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Charles Kendrick

Written by Jenny Li on April 12, 2023. Posted in Oral Histories.

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Mr. Charles Kendrick

Take a Walk in His Shoes

Mr. Charles Kendrick, of Tucson, has his own museum and he still has his shoe shine kit from when he was a child over 80 years ago growing up in Texas.

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Albert Randall

Written by Jenny Li on April 12, 2023. Posted in Oral Histories.

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Albert Randall

A Flag that represents… Justice for All!

Albert Randall designed a Confederate Flag with a Black fist. This pilot was stationed at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.

M.D. Colonel, USAFR, RET | F4 Phantom | F-4 from the 4453 Combat Crew Training Wing | Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona.

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Awarded: TOP GUN!

The primary mission of the wing was to train all aircrews to convert to the F-4C fighter-bomber jet. Following Combat Crew Training was assigned to (PACF) Pacific Air Forces, a Major Command of the United States Air force and also the air component of the United States Pacific Division. This division included the Philippines, Okinawa, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam. It was primarily in 1970 following completion of Combat Crew Training, that we would rotate through the theater while primarily stationed in Misawa Air Base Japan. The event regarding the confederate flag patch occurred around June 1970.

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Jon Covington

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Jacque Price

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Gary Harrison

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Dolores Townsend

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Delano Price

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Clarence Boykins

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Albert Randall

M.D. Colonel, USAFR, RET | F4 Phantom | F-4 from the 4453 Combat Crew Training Wing | Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona.

Awarded: TOP GUN!

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