AADL Productions Podcast: Lola Jones and Carol Gibson
Thu, 06/04/2020 - 1:03pm
Lola Jones and Carol Gibson are well-known to anyone familiar with Ann Arbor history. Over the past 30 years they have sought out and documented the history of the African American experience in Ann Arbor through a series of projects under the moniker Another Ann Arbor; it is largely through their work that the Ann Arbor African American story is a part of our shared community identity. Lola and Carol stopped by the library to talk with us one day about the work they have done over the years and where they are headed next. They shared with us some of the interesting people and events they have learned about and brought to the community in their television program, their documentaries, and their book. You can now watch one of their documentaries online at aadl.org in our video collection. A Woman's Town was produced in 1991 and tells the story of Ann Arbor through the voices of prominent African American women.
Dancing at the Dunbar Center, October 1943

Ann Arbor News, October 22, 1943
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The "Jive Bombers," a club of Negro youth, meet weekly at Dunbar Community Center for an evening of dancing and other simple social activities. Negroes of all ages and interests enjoy the hospitality and friendly council of this busy Community Center. Ann Arbor residents are asked to contribute to the support of this agency during the Community War Chest drive here from Nov. 1 through Nov. 3.
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Dunbar Community Center Solves Negroes' Problems

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New Officers Named

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Pack's Pleasure: Scouts' Meetings at Parkridge Generate Enthusiasm

Panel Will Work On Fees For Buildings

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Is Center Closed To Residents? City Pledges Review Of Policy

Ypsilanti Group Will Sponsor Public Forums

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Dunbar Aids Fifth Winner in UF Contest

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