Thomas Dixon and the Tacoma Urban League

Thomas Dixon was named chair of the organizing committee for the establishment of an Urban League in the City of Tacoma in 1966. He went on to become the founding President when the Tacoma Urban League (TUL) opened its doors to the African-American community in 1968. After dedicating more than 30 years as President he now serves as President Emeritus. Many servicemen returning from wars and terms of duty in the United States Armed Forces now call Pierce County home because of Dixon's tireless work for open housing, job development and training to inspire, empower, and provide employment. His effective attention to education led to his award of an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Puget Sound in 1988. In this excerpt Dixon discusses the Urban League's role in diffusing a potentially violent race riot in Tacoma during May of 1969.

Note: For the complete version of this project, see call # 1991#05

• Audio Clip from Thomas Dixon Interview (mp3)
• Transcript of Clip from Thomas Dixon Interview

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