Gilbert Banks
Subject
Congress of Racial Equality. Brooklyn Chapter
Civil rights movements—New York (State)—New York
Race relations—New York (State)—New York
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)—History
Description
WWII veteran and skilled construction laborer, Gilbert Banks joined CORE during the Ebinger’s campaign because of the extreme difficulty he experienced getting unionized construction jobs.
In this recording, Banks discusses his early life in Brooklyn and time in the air force. Additionally, he speaks about his experience of post-war employment discrimination, racism in unions, CORE’s early years and his roles in the Ebinger’s and Downstate campaigns.
In this recording, Banks discusses his early life in Brooklyn and time in the air force. Additionally, he speaks about his experience of post-war employment discrimination, racism in unions, CORE’s early years and his roles in the Ebinger’s and Downstate campaigns.
Creator
Purnell, Brian
Source
Cassette 1
Publisher
Brooklyn Public Library
Date
2000-04-01
Contributor
Banks, Gilbert
Rights
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Format
audio/MPA
Side A 38 min, Side B 38 min
Language
en-US
Type
Sound
Identifier
01_G_Banks
Coverage
Brooklyn (borough)
1926-2000
Collection
Citation
Purnell, Brian , “Gilbert Banks,” Brooklyn Core Oral History, accessed September 25, 2022, http://brklyncore.prattsi.org/items/show/113.