Abstract
In this 2025 interview, lifelong East Cleveland resident and entrepreneur Mr. Kevin Salters describes his childhood, his family’s move to the city, and the strong sense of community that shaped his youth. He recounts his service in the U.S. Army, his transition into welding, and his eventual shift into property rehabilitation and long-term homeownership in East Cleveland. Salters discusses the development of his rental portfolio, the role of his family in managing properties, and the pride he takes in reinvesting in his own neighborhood. He also reflects on his leadership in organizing 13 years of community block parties, his involvement in local associations, and the cultural importance of the annual Shaw High School Reunion Weekend.
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Interviewee
Salters, Kevin (interviewee)
Interviewer
Mays, Nicholas S. (interviewer)
Project
East Cleveland
Date
10-14-2025
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
74 minutes
Recommended Citation
"Kevin Salters interview, 14 October 2025" (2025). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 757009.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/1406
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