In 2019, the Fox Valley lost a leader and a legend when Ron Dunlap passed away. He was a pioneer in public education, and a leading voice for diversity in Northeast Wisconsin. Ron also saw the need for personal responsibility and accountability, especially in the classroom. He changed countless lives, and we will never forget his larger-than-life presence.
Learn more about Ron’s worldview in these interviews from the Fresh Take archive. Then listen to memories of their life together shared by his wife Yvette.
As part of their “Stone of Hope” exhibit, the History Museum at the Castle talked to Ron about his experiences growing up and his thoughts about education. You can watch the full video here.
Following his passing, African Heritage Inc produced a tribute video that premiered at the January 2020 Dr Rev Martin Luther King Jr Celebration. You can watch the full video here.
