Otis R. Anthony African Americans in Florida Oral History Project
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Interviewer
Andrew T. Huse
Publication Date
9-3-2009
Date
1979-07-24
Abstract
Otis Anthony describes his childhood, education, and career. A native Tampan, Anthony's early education was in segregated schools. He came to USF in 1969, and was one of the first African American students to attend the university, where he was the chair of the black student union. An activist and community organizer, Anthony directed the Black History Research Project of Tampa in 1978. In the 1980s, he was the director of Tampa's Department of Solid Waste, and became the executive assistant to Mayor Sandy Freedman in 1987. Anthony became the director of diversity management for Polk County Schools in 2005. He also hosts a weekly show on WMNF 88.5 FM, a community radio station in Tampa.
Keywords
African American civic leaders, Interviews, African American political activists, African Americans, History--Florida, Politics and government--Tampa (Fla.)
Holding Location
University of South Florida
Language
English
Media Type
Oral histories
Format
Digital only
Notes
Interview conducted July 1, 2009, July 16, 2009, and July 24, 2009. Interviewed by Andrew T. Huse.
Identifier
A31-00087
Recommended Citation
Anthony, Otis R., "Otis Anthony Oral History Interview" (2009). Otis R. Anthony African Americans in Florida Oral History Project. 19.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/otis_anthony_ohp/19
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