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Senator Emil Jones, Jr. (Finding Aid)
1935 -
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Favorite Time of Year: Spring
Interview Length: 158 minutes
Interview Date(s): January 6, 2000, January 18, 2000
Interview Location(s): Chicago, Illinois
Abstract
Illinois State Senator and Senate Majority Leader, Emil Jones details his life in Chicago. Born in Morgan Park, Jones discusses life in his "pocket" & segregated neighborhood. He also recalls his elementary and high school education and how race intruded upon his education. Intreagued by the 1960 Presidential election, young Jones was drawn into politics. the segment closes with his recounting of his electoral triumph Illinois State senator and Senate Majority Leader, Emil Jones details his life in politics in Chicago and Springfield. He recalls his political mentor, Corneal Davis and how Davis intervened and showed him the ropes. Jones also offers first hand recollections of the jockying for Richard J. Daley's seat by Wilson Frost after his Daley's untimeley death and Frost's ulimate concession to the political realities that Chicago wasn't yet ready for a black mayor. Illinois Senate majority leader and senator, Emil Jones, offers insider details on the inner workings of the Illinois state legislature. Illinois state senate majority leader, Emil Jones, comments on the stae of education in Illinois and the U.S. He comments on recent legislation meant to imporve public education in Illinois, and the problems encountered by districts when funds are misused. Jones vehemently disagrees with the development of charter schools, feeling they remove much needed funding and resources from alrea Illinois Senate Leader Emil Jones discusses his political career since moving from the General Assembly to the Senate. He shares various ideas about politics and society and gives advice for African Americans entering politics. Illinois state senator and majority leader, Emil Jones delves into the internecine aspects of Chicago and Springfield politics. He also discusses the impact of race on the political arena as well. Finally, reluctant to write his own epitatph, Jones details his hopes and projected accomplishments.
42 Stories (See Ordered Story Set)
- Slating of Emil Jones interview
- Emil Jones lists his favorites
- Emil Jones talks about his background, his childhood memories and personality
- Emil Jones recalls his father's background and strict disciplinary style
- Emil Jones disusses the Chicago neighborhood of his youth
- Emil Jones describes his education up through his high school years
- Emil Jones talks about his experiences in college
- Emil Jones recalls his varied careers and run for political office
- Emil Jones describes his father's involvement in his political campaign
- Emil Jones details the political behind the scenes acitivites of the Chicago Democratic organization
- Emil Jones describes Wilson Frost and his twrted ambition to rise to Chicago's mayoralty
- Emil Jones further discusses Wilson Frost and the Chicago political machine in the 1970s
- Emil Jones describes he passed then siezed the opportunity to run for State Representative
- Emil Jones discusses life in the Illinois State Legislature as a state representative
- Emil Jones recalls his political mentor, Corneal Davis
- Emil Jones opines on media influence and lack of coverage of black politicos
- Emil Jones discusses how his lack of exposure to state politics made his first campaign so difficult
- Emil Jones comments on the importance of African American involvement in politics
- Emil Jones details his early legislative activities as a state representative
- Emil Jones recalls the fallout from some politcal battles
- Emil Jones discusses legislative efforts in getting educational funding from the State of Illinois
- Emil Jones talks about his focus on education issues in the Illinois House of Representatives, part I
- Emil Jones talks about his focus on education issues in the Illinois House of Representatives, part I
- Emil Jones reflects on the condition of the Chicago Public Schools since being elected to the Illinois state legislature
- Emil Jones comments on the state of inner city schools and the charter school system
- Emil Jones gives his views about the 'Digital Divide'
- Emil Jones states the importance of black history as part of the teaching curricula in Chicago's public schools
- Emil Jones discusses lessons about race relations that the general community can learn
- Emil Jones talks briefly about the importance of studying the history of another's culture
- Emil Jones discusses his transfer from the Illinois House of Representatives to the Senate
- Emil Jones describes how he was elected Illinois State Senate Minority Leader
- Emil Jones talks about why the role of politics is important in society
- Emil Jones gives his advice to African Americans entering politics
- Emil Jones reflects on the missed political opportunities of his past
- Emil Jones comments on his legacy, career accomplishments and the African American political movement
- Emil Jones talks about his political heroes
- Emil Jones recalls U.S. Congressman Ralph Metcalfe's political career
- Emil Jones comments on types of black politicians
- Emil Jones posits on effective organizations within the black community
- Emil Jones talks about the role of religion in the African American community
- Emil Jones discusses his hopes and aspirations for the African American community
- Emil Jones talks about his current family and what he still wants to accomplish