Vanessa Ruffin-Colbert Interview, 2017-08-22
Scope and Contents
Vanessa Ruffin-Colbert discusses her early life in Washington, DC and experience living in Southwest; her involvement in the community and relationship with the children and families in the area; changes and issues related to the neighborhood and its residents; redevelopment and construction in Southwest; and her continued efforts and hopes to improve the community.
Dates
- Creation: 2017-08-22
Creator
- Ruffin-Colbert, Vanessa, 1952- (Person)
- Card, Jesse (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Vanessa is a native Washingtonian, living much of her life in Southwest in the very home in which she was born. She has always been very active in her community and has come to be a significant point of access for community members to public officials and offices to ensure public services are benefitting residents of Southwest DC. She has also been passionate about expanding access to and involvement in the arts.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.13 Terabytes
Language of Materials
English
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository