Abstract
In this 2025 interview, lifelong East Cleveland resident Mike Tucker reflects on his upbringing, education, and experiences. He discusses his years in East Cleveland schools, his time at College, and his varied career as a school resource officer, cook, and entrepreneur. Tucker describes the origins of his flooring business and the influence of his father, a long-standing East Cleveland business owner and community figure. He also details his involvement in the Shaw Reunion Association, including its scholarship work and community role. Throughout the interview, Tucker offers informed commentary on the evolution of East Cleveland, drawing on his extensive knowledge of local businesses, institutions, and neighborhood change.
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Interviewee
Tucker, Mike (interviewee)
Interviewer
Mays, Nicholas S. (interviewer)
Project
East Cleveland
Date
10-23-2025
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
90 minutes
Recommended Citation
"Mike Tucker Interview, 23 October 2025" (2025). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 757011.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/1415
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