Ronald Hathaway: Havre de Grace Changes Brought by the Civil Rights Movement

ID: 165 ~ Source: Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center ~ Creator: Harford Civil Rights Project ~ Date: October 12, 2019
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Harford Civil Rights Project

In this oral history clip, Ronald Hathaway shares his memories of changes in Havre de Grace, Maryland wrought by civil rights by the late 1960s. He returned to Havre de Grace after serving as a marine during the Vietnam War. These changes included desegregation of the movie theatre, and a new black-owned restaurant/bar and grill called the Chat and Chew.

This file appears in: Route 40 Freedom Ride

By James Karmel
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