Akron Playground
Akron Playground
On Preview Cassette #97574 Reporter interviews young African-American man who is holding a basketball hoop (net) over his right shoulder. The young man explains that they are standing on the site of a new basketball court. He tells the reporter how he inquired about the plot of land. He found out that the land belonged to a railroad company and worked out a deal to lease the land for a dollar a year. From that point, this young man received support from all over the community. He convinced companies and neighbors to donate time and supplies to the cause. As the young man is talking into the microphone, you can see construction workers in the background pouring the blacktop for the court. Shot of reporter standing in front of dump truck making his final commentary. He speaks of Melvin Cooke, the young man, and states that is Melvin's dream to make sure that kids stay off the streets. Back to shot of Melvin being interviewed. He speaks of the future of the park.