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Language, literacy, and learning Chicago
  • Mel Lambert and five Puerto Rican boys discuss the Jobs Project and life in Chicago ; part 1

    1968

    Studs interview with Mel Lambert and five Puerto Rican boys (Harry, Carlos, Vic, Jose, and Hector) about their life in Puerto Rico and Chicago. They discuss learning English and other subjects in the jobs project. The five boys talk about gang involvement and interactions with other race and ethnic groups. They also discuss their goals, economic opportunity in Chicago, and their difficult experiences of learning English and getting an education.

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