Jerry Jackson, Rendville Ohio - 2021

Black in Appalachia talks with Jerry Jackson, who grew up in Rendville, Ohio and went on to be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame.
For more info see the Rendville Historic Preservation Society: rendvillehisto...

[@samuelh1766]

What an informative video discussing the glorious black history in this tiny town. I remember another video discussing this town mentioned the idea of a rest stop, given the precise location on Highway 13. What a brilliant idea! I went to this town yesterday all the way from Union county on a zip trip with my grandma. I hope to return shortly, being able to talk to the locals.
The juxtaposition of Corning w/ Rendville in regards to racial treatment astonishes me. My grandmother tells me on the racism that she got to see growing up in Northern Indiana. Running a truck stop, her mother would hear often of black folks asking if they could eat there, back in the 40s. Her response would be a positive 'Of Course!' each time.

[@shyannnovaria7442]

Mr Jackson was my 7th grade teacher back in Zanesville ohio back in 2001 he also was a professional ABA basketball player known now as NBA nicest guy ever