Code,999053
Subject,Jacquelyn Bradshaw
Date,7/1/2008
Interviewer,Emily Miller
Abstract,"Jacquelyn Bradshaw discusses the Phyllis Wheatley Association.  She covers its history, mission, and current programs it offers.  "
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Minutes:,44:10:00
0,"Bradshaw is the Executive Director of the Phyllis Wheatley Assoc.  Not originally from Cleveland.  Was previously a history teacher at an orthodox Jewish School for boys in Cleve Hts., then at St Henry's Catholic School in the Lee/Harvard area, and after that at Collinwood High School."
1,Worked at not-for-profit organizations after leaving teaching.  Then worked at Phyllis Wheatley.  Came to Cleveland in 1986--has been with Phyllis Wheatley Assoc for 2 yrs at the time of the interview.
2,Motivated to work there by the history of the Assoc.  Brief history and purpose of the organization.
3,Continues the history.  Explains what programs the organization had for women and its goals.
4,"In 1967, Wheatley Assoc incorparated seniors as well.  Other mission is just to be an outstanding social service for the whole Cedar/Central area."
5,Bradshaw is not familiar with the WPA involvement in the area.
6,Talks about research being done on Jane Edna Hunter.
7,Talks about the history of the Cedar/Central neighborhood.
8,The ways the Phyllis Wheatley Assoc is involved in the neighborhood.
9,"How the neighborhood took a 'turn for the worse' and had various social problems, but is starting an upswing now."
10,Camp Mueller in Peninsula--one of 4 African American owned and operated camps in the US (only one in Ohio).  It's been around since the 30's.  Talks about the activities available there.
11,Continues discussing the events and purpose of Camp Mueller.
12,Expalins how a night hike at the camp teaches the black youths about their history.  Talks about the Ameritus House--built in 1927 and is home to the organization.
13,"Discusses the building, its lay-out and recent renovations."
14,Continues about the renovation--Marous Bros Construction brought Kay Newburg--a female construction manager to direct the work.  School of Music and the day care center started in the early 30's by Nell Gunn--talks about their purposes.
15,Relates the various music programs being offered today.  Unique in the city--private music lessons for under $20.  Grad students from CSU teach them.
16,"The Cleveland Institute of Music also provides instructors.  A wide variety, and acclaimed group of instructors--some students, some professionals."
17,Discusses some of the success stories--how learning music turned around a problem child.
18,Discusses the day care.  Started in the early 30's.  108 students now.  18 months-12 yrs old.  
19,Unique elements of the day care--has male teachers.  3 hot meals.  Picks up and drops off the students.  A family environment.  
20,Discusses the primary funding sources of the organization.
21,How Phyllis Wheatley handled fund raising in her day.  Bradshaw feels they need to get back to her methods.
22,Explains how the organization (and Wheatley in particular) came to Cleveland.  The conditions that Wheatley experienced when she arrived that led to the creation of the organization.  Discusses prominent people who used the services--Judge Jean Muriel Capers.
23,"Bradshaw is only the 10th Exec Director in 96 yrs, which speaks to the character of the people involved.  "
24,"Still many of the same challenges facing women today, but it's more acceptable to have a career."
25,"Discusses the specific problems facing African American women--lower pay rate, but African American women can be more likely to receive a job than a man, which puts strain on family life."
26,African American women must work harder to overcome inherent racism over and above regular working challenges.
27,"Considers the organization's continuing to be in existance at all, to be a great milestone."
28,Talks about how the organization serves people outside of the Cedar/Central neighborhood as well.
29,"Similarly, the day care activities are not restricted to just children from the Cedar/Central neighborhood.  More and more students from the outer ring suburbs."
30,The capacity in the daycare is 108 students and the number rarely goes below 80.  Less in the music school.
31,"Music school is generally between 75 and 125.  The camps serve about 200-250 students during the school year, The summer camp serves 300-400, and the day camp serves about 200.  The senior services serves about 100 every day."
32,"Still looking at other ways to serve the local community.  Discusses partnerships with the local schools, and various foundations."
33,Claims Cleveland is made up of many small communities.
34,Discusses how the neighbors look after things in the area.
35,Children safely walk the neighborhood now.
36,"Other problems the organization faces: limited to the type of employee they can have., struggle to get the best supplies, difficult to find employees that believe in the mission."
37,Duties of the Executive Director.  
38,Now trying to market the organization--get the name out there more.  
39,Example of how the neighborhood watches out for each other--the neighborhood watch.  
40,Bradshaw's personal mission--give unto others.
41,She is a good fit at the organization since she is all about giving to the community.
42,White people also help out in the organization.  Always have.
43,"The organization is about African Americans, but they don't isolate themselves from others.  Integrated."
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