Lorna Gibson

Susie Weiss, a reporter, and Lorna Gibson, matriarch of the historic Gibson's Bakery, dive into the dramatic legal saga following a racially charged incident with Oberlin College students. They discuss the bakery's deep roots in the community and the devastating impact of the false accusations against them. Lorna shares personal struggles faced by her family amid protests and the eventual court victory that awarded them $36 million—still unpaid by the college. Their conversation unpacks themes of justice, community tension, and the power dynamics at play.