Kansas City Speaks: The Geography of School Desegregation

Alvin Brooks, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, Kay Davis, Harrison Neal, Phyllis A. Washington, Everlyn Williams, Marjorie Williams share their experiences and insights as students, faculty, and community leaders on the effects of geographical and socio-economic boundaries on school desegregation.

Ronald Walton – Complete Oral History Interview

Ronald Walton attended R. T. Coles from 1949-1953 and graduated from Lincoln High School in Kansas City, Missouri. This oral history interview was conducted on June 15, 2016 with Dr. Loyce Caruthers, Professor of Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Education.

Interview with Representative Emanuel Cleaver II

Representative Emanuel Cleaver II was the Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri from 1991-1999. This interview was conducted on June 19, 2017 with Dr. Loyce Caruthers, Professor of Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Education.