Abstract
In this 2025 interview, East Cleveland native and civic leader Mr. Donté Gibbs discusses his childhood, family dynamics, and the strong community networks that shaped his early life. He describes his educational experiences in the East Cleveland school system, his time at Case Western Reserve University, and the academic and social challenges that motivated his commitment to community-based work. Gibbs outlines his professional path through youth development, philanthropy, and institutional partnerships. He also details the creation and evolution of Dante’s Gift Express, emphasizing its focus on family-centered service, volunteer engagement, and large-scale holiday programming.
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Interviewee
Gibbs, Donté (interviewee)
Interviewer
Mays, Nicholas S. (interviewer)
Project
East Cleveland
Date
10-14-2025
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
106 minutes
Recommended Citation
"Donté Gibbs interview, 14 October 2025" (2025). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 757010.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/1407
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