Code,920016
Subject,Eugene and Emma Ross
Date,2008
Interviewer,Angela Robinson
Abstract,"Eugene and Emma Ross, residents of Cleveland's Collinwood neighborhood since 1965, discuss racism in Cleveland.  Eugene explains his work as a housing court enforcer for the neighborhood and the need for residents to recognize the laws.  Eugene remembers the Hough and Glenville riots, and the discriminatory practices of the police at that time in regards to looting.  Other topics include changes in attitude towards discipline by parents and youth."
Special Notes,
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0,background on Eugene born Cleveland January 1924
1,"background on Emma born North Carolina, 14 November 1930"
2,work as school crossing guards
3,Eugene won Man of the Year in 2000 for Collinwood community for community involvement
4,Eugene's work as housing court enforcer
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6,training as housing enforcer
7,other awards Eugene has received for neighborhood leadership activities
8,process for neighbors to lob complaints
9,"importance of learning how the law works ""we as race of people need to learn the law"""
10,move  to Collinwood in 60's and  local racism
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13,"""black Santa Claus"" incident"
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15,Oatmeal Hill and Snake Hill playgrounds and discrimination against black children
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17,importance of teaching African-American youth how much discrimination the older generations faced
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19,black owned businesses in the 1940's and 50's in Glenvile and Central area
20,Change in Glenville from Jewish to African-American neighborhood
21,"reasons for Ross move from Glenville to Collinwood, opportunity to purchase home under GI Bill"
22,Street clubs in area to teach residents how to keep property up
23,"Hough and Glenville riots, white looting, visits by Mayor Stokes"
24,Street cars and the idea of Euclid Corridor
25,"lack of respect in modern youth, ""kids raising kids"""
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