Ruby Corado interview part 1, 2021-06-22
Scope and Contents
D.C. Oral History Collaborative (DCOHC) is a citywide initiative to train community members in oral history skills, fund new and ongoing oral history projects, connect volunteers with oral history projects, and publicize existing oral history collections. DCOHC is a project of DC Public Library, HumanitiesDC, and the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. This collection contains oral history interviews, transcripts, and indexes produced by DCOHC grantees.
Dates
- Creation: 2021-06-22
Creator
- Corado, Ruby Jade (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Biographical / Historical
Born in San Salvador, El Salvador, Ruby Corado’s early life was affected by her gender expression and the civil war in her country. She left in the ‘80s to move to D.C., which has been her home ever since. She has been an activist and community leader the entire time. After spending time homeless herself, Ruby later helped others when they fell on hard times, eventually establishing her own organization, Casa Ruby.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.13 Terabytes
Abstract
Ms. Corado discusses growing up in El Salvador amidst the civil war, her understanding of her gender and its evolution, emigrating to D.C., living homeless in Dupont Circle, becoming an activist, and establishing Casa Ruby.
General
Please note: This interview includes descriptions of suicide and graphic descriptions of violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 800-273-8255.
Repository Details
Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository