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Charles Williams - Class of 1972

Charles Williams

Class of 1972


Williams on Family History in Segregated South

In this segment, Williams describes the harrowing circumstances which led his father to move North from North Carolina. 

Williams on Discrimination Faced as a Child in Neighborhood

Williams describes how he came to learn that he was discriminated against in youth sports when he was child.

Williams on Writing on Social Justice Issues for the Villanovan

Williams describes how writing about social justice issues became a passion for him while at Villanova.

Williams on the Conservative Nature of the Villanova Student Body

In this segment, Willams describes the nature of the white students he met at Villanova.

Williams on his Struggle to Find Off-Campus Housing as a Black Man on the Main Line in the 1960s

In this segment, Williams recounts his struggles to find off-campus housing amidst the housing discrimination on the Main Line. This led to some concrete action by Villanova's administration.

Williams on Influential Faculty Members at Villanova

Williams discusses some of the faculty members who played a role in his intellectual development while at Villanova.

Williams on Negotiating a Contract to Write Biography of Curt Flood

Williams discusses the negotiations with Curt Flood, famous baseball player and the pioneer of free agency, over the writing of his biography.