doi:10.7916/d8-c742-g922Oral history interview with Daphne McClean, 2005McClean, Daphneoral historiesmixed materialCivil rights movements--History--20th century.--United StatesCivil rights demonstrations--LouisianaUnited States Race relations 20th centuryReserve (La.) HistoryMcClean, DaphneCongress of Racial EqualityDaphne McClean describes her early life in Reserve, Louisiana; her experience growing up in the Great Depression; her attendance at an all-Black Catholic high school; and her thoughts on the mission of the civil rights movement. McClean explains how she became active in New Orleans Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). She discusses the sit-ins and pickets in downtown New Orleans and their reception. She talks about her trips to New York and California, and her return to Reserve. McClean describes the organizational structure of New Orleans CORE and the Black community of Reserve. She discusses her family's religious background, her sisters’ experiences in the Black public school system, and the economic landscape of Reserve, which was once dominated by a sugar refinery. McClean ponders the prevalence of cancer in the area and the treatment of mental disabilities. She describes the membership of New Orleans CORE, including Aretha Castle and the Smith family. She cites Sue Smith, the mother of Pat and Ruby Doris, as a source of support and inspiration. She describes the logistics of demonstration planning and shares anecdotes of memorable demonstrations. McClean concludes with recollections of neighborhood race relations, the importance of storytelling, and the issue of interracial marriage