Abstract
Cordell Stokes is the son of influential politician and Cleveland mayor Carl Stokes. Carl was the first Black mayor of a major American city and practitioner of what now could be considered Environmental Justice. While Stokes was a leader in the cleanup of the Cuyahoga River, he also acted against urban environmental problems. In this oral history, Cordell discusses his father's legacy on the environmental movement and shares family stories growing up. He also discussed lessons imparted by senator Louis Stokes, his uncle and influential Cleveland congressmen. He also discusses his personal heroes and father's passion for sports and the outdoors.
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Interviewee
Stokes, Cordell (interviewee)
Interviewer
Ross, Rainah (interviewer); Schnack, Erich (participant)
Project
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Date
7-8-2021
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
83 minutes
Recommended Citation
"Cordell Stokes interview, 08 July 2021" (2021). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 343014.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/1435
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