Crossing Fences 2016

Three young black men wearing headphones interviewing a black man, who is speaking into a microphone. Photo courtesy of Neighborhood Voices

Crossing Fences 2016

"Crossing Fences” is a Heinz Endowments-supported, multimedia project produced by SLB Radio Productions that uses recorded conversations to connect generations of African American boys, youth and men in Pittsburgh neighborhoods. The program provides participating youth with opportunities to learn not only rich history, but also interviewing techniques, audio editing and other skills that they can use to support success in school and beyond. A first-of-its-kind program in Allegheny County, “Crossing Fences” combines cutting-edge audio technology with intergenerational communication, historical research and youth media arts. These oral histories can be heard here and also are archived in booklets, CDs and audio recordings which are available at Neighborhood Voices.

Garfield Voices

"Garfield Voices" features first-person reflections from eleven men as collected by fifteen boys. Project activities were conducted in collaboration with Brothers and Sisters Emerging. Listen below for each man’s story as well as reflections from the interviewers.
(View the full Garfield Voices book.)

Coach Manny Gay, Sr. - Interview by Maxwell Martin, Davon Hamlin, Michael Mosley & Xzavier Rodgers
Reflection by Maxwell Martin, Davon Hamlin, Michael Mosley & Xzavier Rodgers on interviewing Coach Manny Gay, Sr.

Coach Bob Jones, Jr. - Interview by John Krall, Keylen Kenney & Xzavier Rodgers
Reflection by John Krall, Keylen Kenney & Xzavier Rodgers on interviewing Coach Bob Jones, Jr.

Michael Gay, Sr. - Interview by Jordan Franklin, Lydell Price & Ramir Johnson
Reflection by Jordan Franklin, Lydell Price & Ramir Johnson on interviewing Michael Gay, Sr.

Fred Dingle - Interview by Davon Hamlin, Maxwell Martin & Michael Mosley
Reflection by Davon Hamlin, Maxwell Martin & Michael Mosley on interviewing Fred Dingle

Andre Turner - Interview by Jairon King, Nikhai Hill-Green & Zion McCaskill
Reflection by Jairon King, Nikhai Hill-Green & Zion McCaskill on interviewing Andre Turner

Neal S. Williams, III - Interview by John Krall, Keylen Kenney & Xzavier Rodgers
Reflection by John Krall, Keylen Kenney & Xzavier Rodgers on interviewing Neal S. Williams, III

James Reid - Interview by Mark Fancher, Omar McCord & Damiaz Kenney
Reflection by Mark Fancher, Omar McCord & Damiaz Kenney on interviewing James Reid

Mike McGinnis - Interview by Michael Mosley, Davon Hamlin & Maxwell Martin
Reflection by Michael Mosley, Davon Hamlin & Maxwell Martin on interviewing Mike McGinnis

Darrin Walls, Jr. - Interview by Nikhai Hill-Green, Zion McCaskill & Jairon King
Reflection by Nikhai Hill-Green, Zion McCaskill & Jairon King on interviewing Darrin Walls, Jr.

Wayne Jones - Interview by Omar McCord, Mark Fancher & Damiaz Kenney
Reflection by Omar McCord, Mark Fancher & Damiaz Kenney on interviewing Wayne Jones

Coach Garth Taylor - Interview by Jordan Franklin, Lydell Price & Ramir Johnson
Reflection by Jordan Franklin, Lydell Price & Ramir Johnson on interviewing Coach Garth Taylor

Northview Heights Voices

Two young men working on laptops, wearing headphones.

"Northview Heights Voices" features first-person reflections from ten men as collected by twelve boys. Project activities were conducted in collaboration with YouthPlaces. Listen below for each man’s story as well as reflections from the interviewers.
(View the full Northview Heights Voices book.)

Darrell “Baldy” Goodwine - Interview by Tyreece Archie & Daivon Giles
Reflection by Tyreece Archie & Daivon Giles on interviewing Darrell “Baldy” Goodwine

Bill Gandy - Interview by Daivon Giles & Tyreece Archie
Reflection by Daivon Giles & Tyreece Archie on interviewing Bill Gandy

Towan Hall - Interview by Taquan Peters & David Staples
Reflection by Taquan Peters & David Staples on interviewing Towan Hall

Anthony Smith - Interview by Deine McCormick & Derrick Lewis
Reflection by Deine McCormick & Derrick Lewis on interviewing Anthony Smith

Dashawn Badie - Interview by Nasheed Goodwine, Lamont Johnson & David Freeman
Reflection by Nasheed Goodwine, Lamont Johnson & David Freeman on interviewing Dashawn Badie

Jeff Henson - Interview by Dominick Ross, Nykie Goodwine & Lewis Ross
Reflection by Dominick Ross, Nykie Goodwine & Lewis Ross on interviewing Jeff Henson

Douglas Johnson - Interview by David Staples & Taquan Peters
Reflection by David Staples & Taquan Peters on interviewing Douglas Johnson

Steven Glover - Interview by Deine McCormick & Derrick Lewis
Reflection by Deine McCormick & Derrick Lewis on interviewing Steven Glover

Rod Rutherford - Interview by Dominick Ross, Nykie Goodwine & Lewis Ross
Reflection by Dominick Ross, Nykie Goodwine & Lewis Ross on interviewing Rod Rutherford

Weston White, Jr. - Interview by David Freeman, Nasheed Goodwine & Lamont Johnson
Reflection by David Freeman, Nasheed Goodwine & Lamont Johnson on interviewing
Weston White, Jr.

Penn Hills Voices

Three young African American boys working at laptops while wearing headphones.

"Penn Hills Voices" features first-person reflections from ten men as collected by fourteen boys. Project activities were conducted in collaboration with Penn Hills Varsity Football, Penn Hills Midget Football League, and the Penn Hills YMCA. Listen below for each man’s story as well as reflections from the interviewers. (View the full Penn Hills Voices book.)

Thomas Wallace - Interview by Garrison Kemp, Raymeir Williams & Ronald Wiggins
Reflection by Garrison Kemp, Raymeir Williams & Ronald Wiggins on interviewing Thomas Wallace

Mark Sanders - Interview by Cameron Tarrant, Daivon Stephens & Tamar Patillo
Reflection by Cameron Tarrant, Daivon Stephens & Tamar Patillo on interviewing Mark Sanders

Coach Craig Williams - Interview by Miguel Jackson & Cameron Griffin
Reflection by Miguel Jackson & Cameron Griffin on interviewing Coach Craig Williams

Coach Lou Rash - Interview by Cameron Tarrant, Daivon Stephens & Tamar Patillo
Reflection by Cameron Tarrant, Daivon Stephens & Tamar Patillo on interviewing Coach Lou Rash

Coach Robert Kemp - Interview by Cameron Griffin, Hezron Omune & Jeremy Hamilton
Reflection by Cameron Griffin, Hezron Omune & Jeremy Hamilton on interviewing Coach Robert Kemp

Coach Brandon Ifill - Interview by Ronald Wiggins, Raymeir Williams & Garrison Kemp
Reflection by Ronald Wiggins, Raymeir Williams & Garrison Kemp on interviewing Coach Brandon Ifil

Ron Graham - Interview by Miguel Jackson & Cameron Jeffries
Reflection by Miguel Jackson & Cameron Jeffries on interviewing Ron Graham

Eric Harris - Interview by Azeiryus Britt, Darrell Holloway & Dominic Burden
Reflection by Azeiryus Britt, Darrell Holloway & Dominic Burden on interviewing Eric Harris

Walter J. Bentley, II - Interview by Cameron Jeffries, Hezron Omune & Jeremy Hamilton
Reflection by Cameron Jeffries, Hezron Omune & Jeremy Hamilton on interviewing Walter J. Bentley, II

Eric “Coop” Cooper - Interview by Dominic Burden, Azeiryus Britt & Darrell Holloway
Reflection by Dominic Burden, Azeiryus Britt & Darrell Holloway on interviewing Eric “Coop” Cooper