Abstract
In this 2025 interview, educator and community advocate Ms. Najae Jackson discusses her lifelong connection to East Cleveland and the experiences that shaped her path as a teacher, civic leader, entrepreneur. She reflects on her K–12 schooling, Morgan State University, and the impact of attending an historically black college. Jackson describes the turning point that led her into urban planning and community development, emphasizing the influence of local mentors and personal experiences. Jackson also explores family history, neighborhood culture, the Shaw Reunion tradition, and East Cleveland’s challenges and strengths.
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Interviewee
Jackson, Najae (interviewee)
Interviewer
Mays, Nicholas S. (interviewer)
Project
East Cleveland
Date
9-10-2025
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
60 minutes
Recommended Citation
"Najae Jackson interview, 10 September 2025" (2025). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 757002.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/1402
Creative Commons License
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