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Partial Transcript: Welcome, Dr. Wright.
Segment Synopsis: Wright discusses what he is most proud of in his life including relationships and achievements. Wright talks about being the first African American to hold many of the titles and have many of the achievements he has had over the years.
Keywords: Administrators; Dissertations; Duke University; Educators; History; Mentors; Professors; Spouses; Texas A&M; University of Texas in Austin
Subjects: African Americans--Education.; African Americans--Marriage.; African Americans--Religion.; Children; College students.; College teachers, Black; Families.; University of Kentucky
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Partial Transcript: How long did you live in Lexington?
Segment Synopsis: Wright talks about his education and career path. He also discusses the importance of Lexington, Kentucky and the University of Kentucky in his life, as well as the changes he has seen in both. The interviewer and Wright talk about President Singletary.
Keywords: Communities; Development; Duke University; Moving; Otis A. Singletary; Relocations; Texas
Subjects: African Americans--Education.; African Americans--Marriage.; College students.; College teachers, Black; Families.; Lexington (Ky.).; Minorities in higher education; University of Kentucky
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Partial Transcript: We can rewind the tape a little bit further. I'm assuming you grew up in Lexington.
Segment Synopsis: Wright discusses his childhood in Lexington, Kentucky, including his housing and sports. He also talks about his father's alcoholism and its impact on his family.
Keywords: Basketball; Charlotte Court; Charlotte Court Housing Project; Educational integrations; Integrations; Lafayette High School; Little leagues; Parents; Separations; Siblings; St. Martins Village; Subdivisions
Subjects: African American families; African American neighborhoods; African Americans--Housing.; African Americans--Marriage.; Alcoholism.; Children; Educational change--Kentucky; Integration; Lexington (Ky.).; Sports.
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Partial Transcript: Let me ask you some questions related to diversity and inclusion.
Segment Synopsis: Wright discusses how his definition of diversity has expanded and talks about its relativity. He also discusses the experience of being a minority student and educator.
Keywords: Administrators; Advocating; African American histories; Diversity; Educators; Inclusion; Mentors; Perceptions; Role models; UK
Subjects: Communities.; Culture.; Education--Kentucky; Minorities in higher education; Race relations--Kentucky; Sexual minorities.; University of Kentucky; Women in higher education.
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Partial Transcript: What do people not know about you that you would like them to know or you feel they may be really surprised to know about you?
Segment Synopsis: Wright discusses his view of himself as both radical and shy. He talks about his optimistic view of life despite serious challenges, including the death of a child.
Keywords: Deaths; Free thinking; Illness; Independence; Learning disabilities; Optimism; Outlooks; Personalities; Perspectives; Radical
Subjects: African American churches; African American families; African Americans--Conduct of life.; African Americans--Religion.; Children; College presidents
