"Like It Is" Episode #432 -- Interview with Judge Alice O. McCollum

Document Type

Interview

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Publication Date

5-12-1981

Identifier/URL

ms667_VID_127

Abstract

This episode of "Like It Is" features Judge Alice O. McCollum, the first Black woman elected to the Dayton Municipal Court, discussing her journey into law, emphasizing the importance of education, perseverance, and independence, especially for Black women. She highlights the challenges of facing racism and sexism in academia and the legal field, and stresses the need for young Black students to stay focused and work hard. McCollum advocates for fairness in the justice system, the importance of recognizing stereotypes, and the necessity of community and family support to keep Black males out of jail. She emphasizes that justice should be colorblind and calls for societal efforts to reduce racism and bias, inspiring confidence in the future of Black leadership and progress.

Collection

MS-667: Dr. Arthur E. Thomas, President Emeritus, Central State University, Collection

Publisher Repository

Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries

Digital Publisher

Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries

Additional Files
ms667_VID_127_transcript.pdf (90 kB)

Additional Files

ms667_VID_127_transcript.pdf (90 kB)


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