Norman, Willie, April 9, 1976, tape 2, side 1

April 9, 1976

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Title
Norman, Willie, April 9, 1976, tape 2, side 1
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Norman, Willie (interviewee)
Johnson, Jon Eric (interviewer)
Date
April 9, 1976
Identifier
31735073014155-03
Source Identifier
31735073014155
Description
Willie Norman shares his perspective on the relationship between the Jewish and Black communities. Norman dismisses the notion of shared brotherhood and highlights the economic motives behind the historical relationship. He touches on the influence of his parents' views about the importance of judging individuals based on moral values rather than race. The conversation shifts to discussions about the portrayal of Blacks in early television shows. Towards the end, he shares thoughts on the challenges and positive measures needed to uplift the Black community, expressing a need for unity and leadership.
Extent
25:16 minutes
Type
sound recording-nonmusical
Genre
oral histories (literary genre)
Source
Ethnic Fraternal Organizations Oral History Project Collection, 1975-1976
Language
eng
Collection
Ethnic Fraternal Organizations Oral History Project Collection
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
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