During World War II, the Hollywood Canteen in Los Angeles was a famous nightclub where civilian hostesses danced with Allied soldiers of all races. It was an oasis during a time of segregation — or was it? KU professor Sherrie Tucker interviewed people who frequented the club and heard about their different — and sometimes contradictory — experiences on the dance floor.
Guest:
Sherrie Tucker, author, Dance Floor Democracy: The Social Geography of Memory at the Hollywood Canteen
