Wright, Pandit
Person
Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:
Carol Travis transcript, 2019-07-27
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc015
Scope and Contents
In this oral history Carol Travis reflects of her life as a lifelong Washingtonian. She was christened at Asbury United Methodist Church. Carl discusses her impressions of Washington, D.C., as it has changed over the decades starting in the 1940s. Topics that she discusses that are related to the city's transformations include gentrification, the 1968 riots, and how increased congestions keeps potential parishioners away. Throughout the interview she often returns to the value of education,...
Dates:
2019-07-27
Dr. James Shopshire index, 2018-06-14
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_05_ind
Scope and Contents
Dr. James M. Shopshire discuss his childhood in Georgia, including witnessing to the Ku Klux Klan and the steps that African Americans of the took in order to deal with segregation and violence; all the way to his accomplishments at Wesley Theological Seminary broadening the scope and access to Urban Ministry for adult students of all backgrounds, and the significant strategic and administrative presence he has held in the United Methodist Church. Mr. Shopshire also discusses his current...
Dates:
Other: 2018-06-14
Dr. James Shopshire interview part 1, 2018-06-14
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_05_1
Scope and Contents
Dr. James M. Shopshire discuss his childhood in Georgia, including witnessing to the Ku Klux Klan and the steps that African Americans of the took in order to deal with segregation and violence; all the way to his accomplishments at Wesley Theological Seminary broadening the scope and access to Urban Ministry for adult students of all backgrounds, and the significant strategic and administrative presence he has held in the United Methodist Church. Mr. Shopshire also discusses his current...
Dates:
Other: 2018-06-14
Dr. James Shopshire interview part 2, 2018-06-14
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_05
Scope and Contents
Dr. James M. Shopshire discuss his childhood in Georgia, including witnessing to the Ku Klux Klan and the steps that African Americans of the took in order to deal with segregation and violence; all the way to his accomplishments at Wesley Theological Seminary broadening the scope and access to Urban Ministry for adult students of all backgrounds, and the significant strategic and administrative presence he has held in the United Methodist Church. Mr. Shopshire also discusses his current...
Dates:
Other: 2018-06-14
Dr. James Shopshire interview part 3, 2018-06-14
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_05_3
Scope and Contents
Dr. James M. Shopshire discuss his childhood in Georgia, including witnessing to the Ku Klux Klan and the steps that African Americans of the took in order to deal with segregation and violence; all the way to his accomplishments at Wesley Theological Seminary broadening the scope and access to Urban Ministry for adult students of all backgrounds, and the significant strategic and administrative presence he has held in the United Methodist Church. Mr. Shopshire also discusses his current...
Dates:
Other: 2018-06-14
Dr. James Shopshire transcript, 2018-06-14
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_05_tra
Scope and Contents
Dr. James M. Shopshire discuss his childhood in Georgia, including witnessing to the Ku Klux Klan and the steps that African Americans of the took in order to deal with segregation and violence; all the way to his accomplishments at Wesley Theological Seminary broadening the scope and access to Urban Ministry for adult students of all backgrounds, and the significant strategic and administrative presence he has held in the United Methodist Church. Mr. Shopshire also discusses his current...
Dates:
Other: 2018-06-14
Dr. Leonard Haynes III interview, 2019-05-11
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc015
Scope and Contents
In this oral history Dr. Leonard Haynes III reflects on his time as an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., as well as his career as an educator and advocate for historically Black colleges and universities. He talks about why he believes that historically Black colleges and universities are essential to the United States, as well as challenges that they face. He has served in education departments around the country, including for D.C. Mayor Marion Barry,...
Dates:
2019-05-11
Dr. Leonard Haynes III interview, 2019-05-11
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc015
Scope and Contents
In this oral history Dr. Leonard Haynes III reflects on his time as an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., as well as his career as an educator and advocate for historically Black colleges and universities. He talks about why he believes that historically Black colleges and universities are essential to the United States, as well as challenges that they face. He has served in education departments around the country, including for D.C. Mayor Marion Barry,...
Dates:
2019-05-11
Dr. Leonard Haynes III transcript, 2019-05-11
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc015
Scope and Contents
In this oral history Dr. Leonard Haynes III reflects on his time as an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., as well as his career as an educator and advocate for historically Black colleges and universities. He talks about why he believes that historically Black colleges and universities are essential to the United States, as well as challenges that they face. He has served in education departments around the country, including for D.C. Mayor Marion Barry,...
Dates:
2019-05-11
Everett Williams index, 2022-06-14
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc041_02_ind.pdf
Abstract
Everett P. Williams Jr. discusses growing up musically gifted, starting a career in music during his studies at Oberlin Conservatory of Music and subsequent experiences that led him to his role as minister of music at Asbury United Methodist Church in D.C. Mr. Williams talks about Washington, D.C. from 1981 up to the time of the interview (2022), particularly as a center of culture, the impact of COVID on Asbury United Methodist Church and his role in the church’s response, reactions to the...
Dates:
2022-06-14
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- African Americans 31
- City churches 23
- Black persons 22
- Religion 6
- Downtown (Washington, D.C.) 5
- Armed forces 3
- Education, higher 3
- Gentrification 3
- Racism 3
- United States--Officials and employees 3
- Women 3
- Education 2
- Childhood and youth 1
- Older people 1
- Park View (Washington, D.C.) 1
- Political activists 1
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