Oral History

Benito Escovedo-Leal - On living on the street, his garden, and experiences with racism

Interviewed by Alexander Stephens on April 7, 2010

Esta entrevista es parte de la colección para el Marian Cheek Jackson Center que se llama Encontrando Nuestros Vecinos. Señor Benito Escovedo-Leal cuenta la historia de vida en la calle, sus experiencias con el racismo, y como evitó problemas cuando vivía bajo de un puente. La entrevista incluye descripciones del jardín donde Benito y su amigo José siembran flores y crear diseños con piedras, los problemas que se causa sus vicios, y su pasión por el fútbol y la música clásica.

This interview is part of the Marian Cheek Jackson Center’s Facing Our Neighbors Series. Benito Escovedo-Leal tells the story of living on the street, his experiences with racism, and how he avoided trouble while living under a bridge. The interview includes descriptions of the garden Mr. Escovedo-Leal and his friend plant flowers in, the trouble his vices have caused him, and his love of soccer and classical music.

Benito Escovedo-Leal - On living on the street, his garden, and experiences with racism

Oral history interview of Escovedo-Leal, Benito conducted by Stephens, Alexander on April 7, 2010 at Unknown. Processed by Colloredo-Mansfeld, Mia.

Citation: Marian Cheek Jackson Center, “Benito Escovedo-Leal - On living on the street, his garden, and experiences with racism,” From the Rock Wall, accessed November 23, 2024, https://fromtherockwall.org/oral-histories/benito-escovedo-leal-2.

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