Abstract Activist and farmer Michael Tabor discusses starting his farm and the early creation of the Adams Morgan Farmers Market. He reflects on the changing character of the neighborhood from its early activist and radical roots to visible changes from gentrification over the past several decades. He reminisces about businesses and personalities connected with Adams Morgan history, the role of the farmers market over time, and his own continuing work as a farmer, writer, and activist at the age of...

Abstract Activist and farmer Michael Tabor discusses starting his farm and the early creation of the Adams Morgan Farmers Market. He reflects on the changing character of the neighborhood from its early activist and radical roots to visible changes from gentrification over the past several decades. He reminisces about businesses and personalities connected with Adams Morgan history, the role of the farmers market over time, and his own continuing work as a farmer, writer, and activist at the age of...

Abstract Activist and farmer Michael Tabor discusses starting his farm and the early creation of the Adams Morgan Farmers Market. He reflects on the changing character of the neighborhood from its early activist and radical roots to visible changes from gentrification over the past several decades. He reminisces about businesses and personalities connected with Adams Morgan history, the role of the farmers market over time, and his own continuing work as a farmer, writer, and activist at the age of...

Abstract Activist and farmer Michael Tabor discusses starting his farm and the early creation of the Adams Morgan Farmers Market. He reflects on the changing character of the neighborhood from its early activist and radical roots to visible changes from gentrification over the past several decades. He reminisces about businesses and personalities connected with Adams Morgan history, the role of the farmers market over time, and his own continuing work as a farmer, writer, and activist at the age of...

Abstract Photographer and activist Nancy Shia reflects on her background and pathway to activism through photography in Adams Morgan and D.C. more broadly. She speaks about her early years in the community, the diversity, and changing characteristics of the neighborhood over time. She also discusses specific protests and campaigns to preserve public space in Adams Morgan and ensure access to housing for diverse groups of community members. Nancy also served two terms on the Advisory Neighborhood...

Abstract Photographer and activist Nancy Shia reflects on her background and pathway to activism through photography in Adams Morgan and D.C. more broadly. She speaks about her early years in the community, the diversity, and changing characteristics of the neighborhood over time. She also discusses specific protests and campaigns to preserve public space in Adams Morgan and ensure access to housing for diverse groups of community members. Nancy also served two terms on the Advisory Neighborhood...

Abstract Photographer and activist Nancy Shia reflects on her background and pathway to activism through photography in Adams Morgan and D.C. more broadly. She speaks about her early years in the community, the diversity, and changing characteristics of the neighborhood over time. She also discusses specific protests and campaigns to preserve public space in Adams Morgan and ensure access to housing for diverse groups of community members. Nancy also served two terms on the Advisory Neighborhood...

Abstract Photographer and activist Nancy Shia reflects on her background and pathway to activism through photography in Adams Morgan and D.C. more broadly. She speaks about her early years in the community, the diversity, and changing characteristics of the neighborhood over time. She also discusses specific protests and campaigns to preserve public space in Adams Morgan and ensure access to housing for diverse groups of community members. Nancy also served two terms on the Advisory Neighborhood...

Abstract Photographer and activist Nancy Shia reflects on her background and pathway to activism through photography in Adams Morgan and D.C. more broadly. She speaks about her early years in the community, the diversity, and changing characteristics of the neighborhood over time. She also discusses specific protests and campaigns to preserve public space in Adams Morgan and ensure access to housing for diverse groups of community members. Nancy also served two terms on the Advisory Neighborhood...

Scope and Contents This oral history interview was conducted with Nicolette Williams by Kristin Adair in Washington, D.C. Nicolette Williams was born in Washington, D.C. She talks about being raised by her aunt in Southeast D.C., because both of her parents were on drugs when she was a child. She describes returning to live with her mother at the age of 13, at which point she started getting involved in street life. She was in and out of the 14 years to life for murder. She served 16 years in prison and...