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Document Type
Oral History
Abstract
In this interview, Mr. Shelly Jerome Williams is interviewed by Clarice Hall-Black, Vickie Graham and Mara Kozelsky at Mr. William’s home. Mr. Williams candidly describes the neighborhood known as the Squall. He recounts multiple crimes, including murders he witnessed, domestic violence in the community, and drug sales on the street. He also paints a vibrant nightlife, with dancing, gambling and live music. BB King, the Commodores, and other famous acts regularly performed in Fairhope on Young and Middle Streets. Mr. Williams shares his own experiences, including encounters with racism, arrests and rehabilitation, recovery, and hope for the future.
Publication Date
5-15-2025
Recommended Citation
Williams, Shelly Jerome; Hall-Black, Clarice; Graham, Vickie; and Kozelsky, Mara, "WAH 010 Shelly Jerome Williams" (2025). We Are Here (WAH). 20.
https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/oral_hist-wah/20