Barbara, 73, was born in Thomasville, Alabama. She moved North in 1961.

On life in the South: “Not being able to use facilities; you had to go in the backdoor; using the N-word.”

On life in Cleveland: “It was a little bit better, but I still experienced some of it. Even in Cleveland. Today it’s better. I’m not going to say it’s perfect; I’m not going to say it’s good. I’m not going to say it’s the best, but it’s better.”