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Clifford Burke, Marilyn Nelson and Earl Doty discuss young people ; part 1

BROADCAST: 1968 | DURATION: 00:48:44

Synopsis

Talking to Earl Doty, Clifford Burke, Marilyn Nelson, and west side kids after the 1968 Chicago Riots. Clifford Burke retired from CTA. The president of the Mile Square Federation talks about the youth community of west-side Chicago, and the need for recreation opportunities for them. Marilyn Nelson is a student from California working in west-side Chicago as an advocate for the community. Studs talks to Earl Doty, while riding in a car, about the youth of west-side Chicago. There are sounds of hydrants being opened and the children playing. Includes The Outpost, an informal place for teenagers to come and be themselves. (Part 1 of 2)