Abstract
John Lunkins was born in Cleveland in 1964. His family was one of the only black families on his mostly Italian American street, East 113th off of Union. Growing up, Lunkins had a best friend who was of Italian descent. He shares his fondest memories of his childhood, playing baseball in the street with his friends, but then also recalls that when all the kids went to go play in the little league, he was unable to play because of his color. As Lunkins grew up he experienced some racially driven incidents, but his upbringing instilled a tolerance about these issues, and he often looked the other way. He recalls going downtown for shows, rock shows, and eating at the Forum Cafeteria.
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Interviewee
Lunkins, John A (interviewee)
Interviewer
Hallowell, Bethany (interviewer)
Project
Provost Summer Program
Date
7-1-2013
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
64 minutes
Recommended Citation
"John A. Lunkins Interview, 1 July 2013" (2013). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 990037.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/489
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