Welcome to Community History 365! CH365 tells stories from Johnson City's rich multicultural history, stories you've probably never heard. This month we honor the memory of Callie Redd, who attended Langston as a student and returned as a teacher.
Throughout Season 1 of CH365, we've heard about the history of Langston and what it was like to be a student there---the care and joy alumni experienced while they attended Langston. None of that would have happened without dedicated teachers. Callie Redd was one of those teachers. She passed away in July of 2025. In this episode, we hear from several people who knew her well. Listen to hear the memories they share about her kindness, hard work, and humor.
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Credits
- CH365 is a production of the Langston Centre Media Lab
- Host: Karen Sullivan
- Producers: Kelvin Scott & Isaac Wood
- Writer: Isaac Wood
- Mix and Master: Kelvin Scott
- Multicultural Engagement Manager for the Langston Centre: Adam Dickson
- Thank you to LEAD and to the City of Johnson City’s Parks and Recreation Department for supporting Community History 365.
- Many thanks to the people who shared their stories: Charles Crowe, Michelle Treece, Adam Dickson, Bobby Douglass, Johnny Russaw, and Jenny Jackson.
- Thank you to Johnson City Press for use of the recording of the Langston Centre opening day.
- Thank you to the Community History 365 History Task Force for giving their collaboration and expertise.
- Thank you to Rebecca Henderson for agreeing to promote CH365 in Today in Johnson City History in exchange for us promoting her newsletter.
Sources
Information about Callie Redd's career: https://www.jcschools.org/community/hall-of-fame/callie-redd
Recordings
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Community History 365 is supported by LEAD (Langston Education and Arts Development), a nonprofit created by Langston High School alumni. Seeking to preserve the school building’s integrity, legacy, and historical value, the alumni formed LEAD which helped the building open up as the Langston Centre. This multicultural facility serves the community as part of the City of Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department.
