Oral History with Lance Liverman

Lance Liverman, interviewed by Ellen Gilbert, recounts his life in Princeton, New Jersey. Born on July 14, 1962, at Princeton Hospital, Liverman grew up in Princeton after his father, the first African American lighting technician at McCarter Theatre, moved there in 1958. He worked in various jobs, including for Macy’s and North American Phillips Lighting Corporation, before starting his own delivery service. Liverman emphasized his community involvement, particularly with the First Baptist Church and local organizations, and discussed challenges like discrimination and the impact of Covid-19. He also highlighted the importance of media in Princeton and his hopes for the town’s future.