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Jay Silberman interview video, 2022-06-09

 Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc042_04_v.mp4

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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: 2022-06-09

Extent

From the Collection: 1.13 Terabytes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Jay Silberman recalls his early education in New York and his memory of his mother being a room parent. College brought him to Washington, D.C. where he graduated from law school at American University. His educational advocacy grew out of his getting involved in the PTA at Janney Elementary School, where his children were students. He explains how his involvement in Parents United began as a school representative, which led to serving on the Board and eventually to becoming a co-chair. He also discusses being a member of the D.C. Board of Education.

Repository Details

Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository

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