African Americans
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 238 Collections and/or Records:
Tayo Agyemang interview, 2019-07-30
File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc022
Scope and Contents
Tayo Agyemang discusses her youth and the sources of her passions for music, environmental stewardship, community, and family.
Dates:
2019-07-30
The Honorable Robert Mallett interview part 1, 2019-05-30
File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc015
Scope and Contents
Robert Mallett discusses his life in Texas, Washington, D.C., and Virginia; his involvement with Asbury United Methodist Church and ideas for sustaining the life and outreach of the church; his love of art and history as a collector; his affection for Morehouse College and the financial challenges he overcame to attend the school; his observations on the history of gentrification in Washington; lessons learned in D.C. government; working for Senator Lloyd Bentsen before and during the 1988...
Dates:
2019-05-30
The Honorable Robert Mallett interview part 2, 2019-05-30
File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc015
Scope and Contents
Robert Mallett discusses his life in Texas, Washington, D.C., and Virginia; his involvement with Asbury United Methodist Church and ideas for sustaining the life and outreach of the church; his love of art and history as a collector; his affection for Morehouse College and the financial challenges he overcame to attend the school; his observations on the history of gentrification in Washington; lessons learned in D.C. government; working for Senator Lloyd Bentsen before and during the 1988...
Dates:
2019-05-30
The Honorable Robert Mallett interview part 3, 2019-05-30
File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc015
Scope and Contents
Robert Mallett discusses his life in Texas, Washington, D.C., and Virginia; his involvement with Asbury United Methodist Church and ideas for sustaining the life and outreach of the church; his love of art and history as a collector; his affection for Morehouse College and the financial challenges he overcame to attend the school; his observations on the history of gentrification in Washington; lessons learned in D.C. government; working for Senator Lloyd Bentsen before and during the 1988...
Dates:
2019-05-30
The Honorable Robert Mallett interview part 4, 2019-05-30
File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc015
Scope and Contents
Robert Mallett discusses his life in Texas, Washington, D.C., and Virginia; his involvement with Asbury United Methodist Church and ideas for sustaining the life and outreach of the church; his love of art and history as a collector; his affection for Morehouse College and the financial challenges he overcame to attend the school; his observations on the history of gentrification in Washington; lessons learned in D.C. government; working for Senator Lloyd Bentsen before and during the 1988...
Dates:
2019-05-30
The Honorable Robert Mallett interview part 5, 2019-05-30
File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc015
Scope and Contents
Robert Mallett discusses his life in Texas, Washington, D.C., and Virginia; his involvement with Asbury United Methodist Church and ideas for sustaining the life and outreach of the church; his love of art and history as a collector; his affection for Morehouse College and the financial challenges he overcame to attend the school; his observations on the history of gentrification in Washington; lessons learned in D.C. government; working for Senator Lloyd Bentsen before and during the 1988...
Dates:
2019-05-30
Thelma D. Jones interview, 2019-11-27
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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2019_004.wav
Scope and Contents
In this oral history interview, Thelma D. Jones, a long time DC resident, discusses her life and experiences moving from Snow Hill, North Carolina, to Washington, D.C. Ms. Jones talks about her family life and upbringing in Snow Hill; her move to Washington after graduating from Durham College; and her life and work in DC. Ms. Jones also discusses some of the changes she's witnessed in Washington and the impact she's made on the city.
Dates:
2019-11-27
Thomas Stanley interview, 2021-06-20
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc031_10.wav
Abstract
Thomas Stanley talks about being born in Cincinnati, Ohio and moving to Washington, D.C. during a tense political climate and personal challenges, dealing with racial bullying in middle school. Thomas studies psychology at Brown University, where he is first introduced to Sun Ra, whose work he will study in the future closely and write an important manuscript about. After meeting his future wife, Thomas leaves the DMV area and travels across the country to Wisconsin, where he established the...
Dates:
2021-06-20
Vanella Crawford interview, 2018-07-11
File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc006_04.wav
Scope and Contents
Vanella Crawford, a native of Washington, D.C., discusses her family history, living in public housing before moving to the Columbia Height neighborhood, attending Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee and then enrolling in the first class at Federal City College (now the University of the District of Columbia), her awakening the the catholic faith and political awareness, traveling to Europe and Africa as part of Experiments in International Living program, her family's concerns about...
Dates:
2018-07-11
Vincent Gray index, 2022-07-11
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc046_05_ind.pdf
Abstract
Vincent Gray, former mayor and current D.C. City Councilmember chronicles his life growing up, attending schools, and working in Washington. A life-long D.C. Hand Dancer, Gray highlights his participation in the D.C. Hand Dance community as well as some of the places he displayed his D.C. Hand Dance style and footwork. Gray shares considerations that may help sustain D.C. Hand Dance and consequently, lead to the opening of additional D.C. Hand Dance venues within the city.
Dates:
2022-07-11