For the DFW immigration Oral History Project. India-born immigrant to Frisco, Texas. Childhood and education experiences in Chennai, India; Queens, New York; and West Windsor, New Jersey. Adjusting to life in America as an immigrant; college education at Rutgers University; career with Southwest Airlines. Religious importance of Hindu temples: Genesh Temple in Flushing, Queens, New York; Ekta Mandir Temple in Irving, Texas; Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple in Frisco, Texas. Growth of Indian population in Frisco, Texas.

For the Mexican American Women’s Educational Experience Oral History Project. Childhood and educational experiences in Dallas; college experiences at Texas Woman's University; and experiences as a PHD student in the UNT Department of History as a first generation student of Mexican immigrant parents, originally form the state of Durango; difficulties faced as a woman with cerebral palsy, and resilience required to continue education; self-identification as a feminist and disability activist .

Associate professor of history at Sam Houston State University. Family background and childhood in Detroit, with descriptions of both joyous and painful life events, as these have inspired her scholarship and service; academic career; philosophies of teaching and mentorship; developments in the study of African American history.

For the Mexican American Women’s Educational Experience Oral History Project. The interview includes Betty Campbell’s educational experience, from elementary school and her upbringing in San Antonio to her college experience at Incarnate Word University. Betty Campbell concludes the interview by discussing how her educational background has continued through her career with the United States Department of Labor.

For the Trailblazers Oral History Project. Retired Dallas educator who served as a principal, teacher, and leader with the Dallas Independent School District. Childhood in Dallas, Texas; education at Spelman College and North Texas State College, now the University of North Texas. Experienced racism and discrimination during her time at North Texas State College.

Childhood and educational experiences as a resident of the Stop Six and Carver Heights neighborhoods of Fort Worth, Texas, and student at public schools including Dunbar High School. Family history. Experiences in the U.S. Army and National Guard and as an entrepreneur in Fort Worth.

Elected first woman mayor of Marshall, Texas, in 1994. Her legacy of work, fund-raising and restoration efforts in Marshall and East Texas. Accomplishments include founding the Marshall Public Library, construction of the Marshall Civic Center Auditorium and the restoration of the Harrison County Courthouse. Kariel tells of her life-long commitment and duties in civic and cultural leadership and preservation and in transportation issues affecting East Texas, serving on a variety of local and regional transportation committees. More information on Mrs.

Events of the week of the “Texas Blackout” (February 14 - 20, 2021) as experienced by David Carlson, a resident of Sanger, Texas, where he owns a ranch (cattle, sheep, chickens, dogs). Carlson struggled to preserve the lives of his dogs and sheep during a mass-birthing event during the 2021 snow storm.

Events of the week of the “Texas Blackout” (February 14 - 20, 2021) as experienced by Mari Collins, a resident of a neighborhood in North Fort Worth, Texas, that experienced a power outage for over 60 hours.

The early life and experiences growing up in Denton, Texas, raised by his grandmother and his struggles overcoming a speech impediment. Attended Fred Moore High School. Actively involved in sports led to a career of coaching in football, girls’ basketball, track and golf in Denton, Texas and in Missouri. Received many awards and recognition in both his coaching and teaching career as District Teacher of the Year, 2001. A 2010 Langston University Sports Hall of Fame inductee.