Villages Ep. 1 | De-segregation in Johnson City

Welcome to Community History 365! CH365 tells stories from Johnson City's rich multicultural history. After this winter's mini-series about MLK, we're back with Season 2, which is all about villages in Johnson City. It'll be like a road trip across decades and around time, with one question guiding us: "Langston was a village. Where are the village now?" This season will be full of stories about neighborhoods, businesses, and centers of community. Exploring the spaces and places in Johnson City that have created a sense of belonging. In this first episode, hear Langston High School alumni share memories from their time at the school. And listen to Dr. Jean Swindle, who's Assistant Professor in the College of Education at East Tennessee State University, share stories about villages and knowledge about the historical context of de-segregation. Tap the "Follow" button so you'll be notified when new episodes are released. --- Credits - CH365 is a production of the Langston Centre Media Lab - Host: Karen Sullivan - Producers: Kelvin Scott, Kelvin Scott, and Isaac Wood - Writer: Isaac Wood - Mix and Master: Kelvin Scott - Multicultural Engagement Manager for the Langston Centre: Adam Dickson - Thank you to Dr. Jean Swindle and the Langston High School Alumni who shared their memories and expertise for this episode.  - Thank you to LEAD and to the City of Johnson City’s Parks and Recreation Department for supporting Community History 365.  Recordings - The Community History 365 theme song is called “Feels Good to Be” and comes from audionautix.com ---Community History 365 is supported by LEAD (Langston Education and Arts Development), a nonprofit created by Langston High School alumni. Seeking to preserve the school building’s integrity, legacy, and historical value, the alumni formed LEAD which helped the building open up as the Langston Centre. This multicultural facility serves the community as part of the City of Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department.