Interview with Jim Green, June 19, 2019

Interview Summary

Jim Green discusses his experience as one of the first African American students and athletes at the University of Kentucky. He talks about growing up in Eminence, Kentucky. He talks about college recruitment, race relations on campus, race relations on the UK track and field team, and academic and classroom experiences. He talks about important relationships he developed through track and the university. He talks about his marriage and his family. He talks about the impact of Greg Page's death on campus. He reflects on his achievements at UK and creating opportunities for other African American students to attend the school.

Interview Keyword

Eminence (Ky.) Community relations Family legacies Educational opportunities Athletic achievements Athletic accomplishments Athletic opportunities Track facilities Comparisons Personal decisions Record holders Campus development College experiences Challenges Friends Friendships Historical figures Greg Page Press Whelan

Interview LC Subject

University of Kentucky University of Kentucky--Sports--History Track and field. Track and field athletes. African American students African American college students. African American college students--Social conditions African American athletes College athletes Athletes, Black College students. College students, Black African American trailblazers Segregation in higher education. Discrimination in higher education Discrimination in sports Minorities in higher education African Americans--Education--Kentucky--Lexington Work ethic. Interpersonal relations.

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