African Americans
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 318 Collections and/or Records:
Nia Kuumba Collection
Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2023.033
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1980 - 2015
Nicolette Williams interview part 1, 2018-05-05
File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc013
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...
Dates:
2018-05-05
Nicolette Williams interview part 2, 2018-09-08
File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc013
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...
Dates:
2018-09-08
Northeasterners Papers
Collection
Identifier: 021
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of correspondence, by-laws, meeting minutes, financial reports, a short history, member information, and photographs of the Northeasterners.
Dates:
1952-1989
Out of Kenilworth Oral History Project
Collection
Identifier: OHP022
Scope and Contents
Between 2003 and 2005 Joseph Lapp conducted a series of oral history interviews to document the history of the Kenilworth neighborhood. Interviewees included Lapp family members and the Fellowship Haven Church community. Topics include family stories, tenant management movement, Aquatic gardens, African-American experience and the Eastland Gardens community. Digital files include copies of all transcripts, PowerPoint presentation given at Kenilworth History Day celebration, and a general...
Dates:
2003 - 2005
Paulette Matthews interview, 2019-06-21
File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc019
Scope and Contents
Paulette Matthews describes her early life, schooling, education, career, family and her experience as a resident of the Barry Farm Housing project.
Dates:
2019-06-21
Petrina Williams interview, 2018-08-04
File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc013
Scope and Contents
This oral history interview was conducted with Petrina Williams by Kristin Adair in Washington, D.C. Petrina Williams was born in 1967 in Washington, D.C. She attended Spelman College and later moved to Washington, D.C., in 1998. She talks about moving to D.C. to live with her aunt and developing a drug addiction. She talks about having two children during that time, and she was pregnant with her third child when she was convicted of a non-violent narcotics-related crime. She gave birth to...
Dates:
2018-08-04
Phylicia Fauntleroy Bowman interview, 2017-07-12
Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc005
Scope and Contents
In this interview, Phylicia Fauntleroy Bowman discusses her family history; growing up near Washington Circle and then on Ingraham Street NW; attending D.C. public schools, including during desegregation; demographic changes to her neighborhood; her post-secondary education; and her career.
Dates:
2017-07-12
Priscilla Wiley index, 2021-09-11
Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc045_05_ind.pdf
Abstract
Priscilla Wiley, known as the Spin Queen, reflects on her life and extensive participation in the Washington, D.C. area hand dance community. She started dancing as a child and would teach anyone who wanted to learn. Later in life she became an instructor hosting classes at numerous community centers and places such as the YMCA. Her dancing skills led her to be featured in showcases throughout the country. She continued to teach during the pandemic but has moved her classes online. She is...
Dates:
2021-09-11
Priscilla Wiley interview, 2021-09-11
Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc045_05.mp4
Abstract
Priscilla Wiley, known as the Spin Queen, reflects on her life and extensive participation in the Washington, D.C. area hand dance community. She started dancing as a child and would teach anyone who wanted to learn. Later in life she became an instructor hosting classes at numerous community centers and places such as the YMCA. Her dancing skills led her to be featured in showcases throughout the country. She continued to teach during the pandemic but has moved her classes online. She is...
Dates:
2021-09-11