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  • SE2, EP16: Gloria Jean Collins Thomas - Growing Up on Elgin's Southside

    SE2, EP16: Gloria Jean Collins Thomas - Growing Up on Elgin's Southside
    2026/09/15

    In this interview, recorded by the late Coach T. Berry for the Elgin Oral History Project on April 5, 2022, my Aunt Gloria Jean Collins Thomas, the oldest of nine, takes us back to growing up on the Southside of Elgin, Texas: gardens and hog-killing time, graduating from Washington High before integration, the marching band and being voted football sweetheart, ordering fish plates at the back window during segregation, and building a 45-year career in Houston.

    Shared with gratitude and with our family's blessing. Rest in peace, Coach Berry.

    Learn more about the Elgin Oral History Project: https://oralhistoryetx.org
    Hear Coach T. Berry's own story: https://youtu.be/EP6Q5KK7IAE

    Chapters
    0:00 Intro
    0:30 Coach T. Berry introduces Gloria Jean Collins Thomas
    1:21 Born in Elgin: grandparents and parents
    2:58 The oldest of nine
    3:54 Growing up: gardens, hogs and a full neighborhood
    6:18 Washington High School, skipping a grade, the band
    8:56 Favorite teachers
    10:14 A summer job at the Best Western
    12:02 Elgin's businesses
    12:52 Segregation: the back window at the café
    14:25 Football sweetheart and a strict dad
    16:00 Who shaped her
    17:36 "That was our way of life"
    19:20 After Elgin: business school, the TEA and 45 years in Houston
    20:48 Family, faith and missing those gone on
    22:29 Outro
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    23 分
  • SE2, EP15: Retired (Army) SgtMaj Virges "Lil Brother" Collins - For Family and For Country

    SE2, EP15: Retired (Army) SgtMaj Virges "Lil Brother" Collins - For Family and For Country
    2022/03/08
    This week, my Uncle Virges aka “Lil Brother” and I discuss his journey of becoming a soldier and life events that led him to make that decision. We also talk about his childhood and what it was like to experience integration during his senior year in high school. Thanks for tuning in and hope you enjoy the show!
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    1 時間 46 分
  • SE1, EP4: Curley Thomas aka “Third” - Family Ties

    SE1, EP4: Curley Thomas aka “Third” - Family Ties
    2022/02/17
    Republished.
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    43 分
  • SE2, EP14 - Yves Monet - Beautician with a Mission!

    SE2, EP14 - Yves Monet - Beautician with a Mission!
    2021/12/10

    Check out Yves on these platforms:

    reinemonet.com

    hustlequeenz.com

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/yves.monet/

    This episode we discuss a myriad of topics ranging from Yves' early years in life to things that help to shape her entrepreneurship mentality. We also discuss why she's deliberate in her efforts to spread this mentality to her kids, family and others. Enjoy the episode and check out her socials and links for access to her business ventures.
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    54 分
  • SE2, EP13: Michael aka "Luck" Counting Every Blessing (CEB)

    SE2, EP13: Michael aka "Luck" Counting Every Blessing (CEB)
    2021/10/02

    Peace to the Gods for allowing Luck and I to share our story of meeting one another and his story. I thank my brother for being open and sharing everything with no holds barred.

    Check him out on all platforms with his music, clothing and many more products:

    IG: money_luck_luck youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT05fPL3_tYoxpN7RpbLxkg

    Counting Every Blessing (CEB) Album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/counting-every-blessing-c-e-b/1406516734

    Clothing: https://money-roll-apparel.myshopify.com/


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    45 分
  • SE2, EP12: "Call her Egypt!" Grow Through it!!!

    SE2, EP12: "Call her Egypt!" Grow Through it!!!
    2021/08/30

    Solid convos with a good friend and most importantly, a good mother! I enjoyed every story and I hope you enjoy it as well.

    This pod is about her stories and she was open enough to express her journey and I'm grateful to learn and grow as she recounts her past. Thank you Mo....my bad...Egypt!

    Visit her page on instagram!! @egyptstarrwright on IG!!!

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    1 時間 14 分
  • SE2, EP11: "The Full Spectrum" featuring Jerome "JWO" Foreman

    SE2, EP11: "The Full Spectrum" featuring Jerome "JWO" Foreman
    2021/07/25
    I had the privilege to carve out some time and catch up with the first African American Lead Spectrum Officer in the Marine Corps. JWO provides insight into his upbringing and journey and it’s evident that his early experiences helped to shape his ability to persevere through difficult situations in the military. This is a audio journey that will serve many well at all professional levels. Enjoy!
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    1 時間 15 分
  • SE2, EP10 - "It's in our Genes" w/Nancy Robinson

    SE2, EP10 - "It's in our Genes" w/Nancy Robinson
    2021/06/01

    I had the pleasure of speaking with my Aunt Nancy and gaining some insight into her childhood, life after Elgin, TX and values she took from her mother and father that helped her to overcome difficult situations.

    Enjoy, like, share and subscribe.

    www.lastgreatmigration.com
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    1 時間 6 分