Interview with John Powis conducted for Eyes on the Prize II. Discussion centers on his work as the Governing Board of the Ocean Hill-Brownsville Demonstration School District in New York and the controversy over the district's innovative practices, and the ensuing New York teachers strikes.
Powis, John, Race relations--United States, McCoy, Rhody, Civil rights--History--20th century, Ocean Hill-Brownsville Demonstration School District (New York, N.Y.), Oral History--United States, Civil rights movements--United States, Education--Experimental methods
Creator:
Blackside, Inc.
Contributor:
Blackside, Inc., Massiah, Louis
Publisher:
Blackside, Inc., Washington University in St. Louis
