African Americans in Davis

A series produced by Tansey Thomas, exploring the contributions and legacy of African Americans in Davis, CA, as well as the current issues faced by the community.

This series was produced in 2001.

African Americans in Davis

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Episode #2

Hosted by Tansey Thomas.

Guests: Jann Murray-Garcia, Charles Davis, and Vickie Davis.

Blacks for Effective Community Actions.

Produced by Tansey Thomas.

In Memory of Eugene & Maxine Stevenson.

Crew: Jennifer Carr, Eric Koistinen, Lisa Gruska, Daniel Lee, Mike Meade, Jeff Shaw.

Recorded 05/24/01.

Digitized from Tape (V-1792), 02/09/19.

Behind the Color Lines

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Tansey Thomas hosts UCD Professors Carl Jorgensen, Associate Professor of Sociology, Bruce Haynes, Assistant Professor of Sociology, and Nicole Fleetwood, Assistant Professor of American Studies, to discuss the Henry Louis Gates Jr documentary "America Beyond the Color Line."

Produced by Tansey Thomas.

Crew: 

Director & Lighting: David Pierce

Graphics & Switching: Michael Billena

Floor Manager & Camera: Ian Dawson

Camera: Sandra Casillas

Recorded 02/23/04.

Digitized from Tape (S-0594) 02/13/19.

Relevance of Dr King's Message to Current Issues

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Davis residents celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Tansey Thomas hosts Dick Livingston, Professor of Ethnic Studies, Hannah Biberstein, Member of Bet Haverim, Hamza El Nakhal, Director, Islamic Center, Davis, and Ken Wagstaff, Former Mayor of Davis.

Produced by Tansey Thomas.

Crew:

Director & Switcher: Mike DeZubiria

Audio & Camera: Christian Teran

Set Designer & Camera: David Pierce

Lighting & Graphics: Ruth Chambers

Recorded 01/14/03.

Digitized from Tape (V-2351), 02/13/19. 

Martin Luther King Jr's Legacy in Davis

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In 1965, a group from Davis marched with King. They have left a legacy of activism ever since. Lisa Thomas hosts: Terry Turner, Professor of Arts and Humanities, Rev. John Pamperin, Street Minister and Coordinator Davis Community Resource Project, Dick Holdstock, Environmental Consultant and Former City Councilman, and Rev. Timothy Malone, Campus Minister. 

Produced by Tansey Thomas.

Crew: Brian Holsten, Jeff Shaw, Mike Meade, David Korodrau, Stephen Souza, Michael Klupp, Kathleen Stephens, and David Pierce.

Completed 01/11/01.