Bonus Episode: Jake Sloan

Battleships to beer: 10 years of Mare island brewing co.

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Bonus Episode

August 20, 2024

Kent interviews Jake Sloan, a member of the Original 21ers, who played a key role in advocating for civil rights at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in the 1960s. Jake shares his experiences and discusses how their efforts led to significant changes in labor rights at Mare Island and beyond.

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EPISODE ARTIFACTS

Click on the photos below to learn more about each of these moments referenced in the episode!

Jake Sloan points to his name on the monument to the Original 21ers in Mare Island's Alden Park.
Standing Tall, the book Jake authored to honor the history of the 21ers.
Jake holds a can of "The 21ers" Black Lager at our Coal Shed Brewery.
The complaint the Original 21ers filed with the President's Committee of Equal Job Opportunities.
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