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African Americans

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 323 Collections and/or Records:

DJ Mothersheister interview, 2019-09-02

 File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc016_05
Scope and Contents

In this interview, Slammer Musuta, known professionally as DJ Mothersheister, discusses music influences from her childhood in Arlington, Texas; her college years in South Africa and Ithaca, New York; her adopted home of D.C.; and her role as a founding member of Anthology Booty.

Dates: 2019-09-02

DJ Natty Boom interview, 2019-06-11

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc016_02
Scope and Contents

During this interview, Ebony Dumas, known professionally as DJ Natty Boom, talks about her childhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, her connection to music, her life experience in D.C., and her experience as a founding member of Anthology Booty.

Dates: 2019-06-11

Dr. Clive Callender interview part 1, 2018-06-16

 Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_02
Scope and Contents

Dr. Clive Callender discusses his childhood in New York, New York, his calling to the medical profession from a young age, surviving Tuberculosis as a teen, serving as a medical missionary, his experiences at Asbury United Methodist Church and how the church fits into Washington, D.C. history, his membership in the Evangel Choir and his vocal career, his connections with the city, and his career as a transplant surgeon.

Dates: Other: 2018-06-16

Dr. Clive Callender interview part 2, 2018-06-16

 Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_02
Scope and Contents

Dr. Clive Callender discusses his childhood in New York, New York, his calling to the medical profession from a young age, surviving Tuberculosis as a teen, serving as a medical missionary, his experiences at Asbury United Methodist Church and how the church fits into Washington, D.C. history, his membership in the Evangel Choir and his vocal career, his connections with the city, and his career as a transplant surgeon.

Dates: Other: 2018-06-16

Dr. George 'DOC' Rutherford interview, 2020-10-15

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc020
Scope and Contents

Dr. Rutherford, 'DOC,' speaks about his life long passion of education. Dr. Rutherford was the principal of Fletcher-Johnson School in the Marshall Heights neighborhood.

Dates: 2020-10-15

Dr. James Shopshire interview part 1, 2018-06-14

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_05_1
Scope and Contents Dr. James M. Shopshire discuss his childhood in Georgia, including witnessing to the Ku Klux Klan and the steps that African Americans of the took in order to deal with segregation and violence; all the way to his accomplishments at Wesley Theological Seminary broadening the scope and access to Urban Ministry for adult students of all backgrounds, and the significant strategic and administrative presence he has held in the United Methodist Church. Mr. Shopshire also discusses his current...
Dates: Other: 2018-06-14

Dr. James Shopshire interview part 2, 2018-06-14

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_05
Scope and Contents Dr. James M. Shopshire discuss his childhood in Georgia, including witnessing to the Ku Klux Klan and the steps that African Americans of the took in order to deal with segregation and violence; all the way to his accomplishments at Wesley Theological Seminary broadening the scope and access to Urban Ministry for adult students of all backgrounds, and the significant strategic and administrative presence he has held in the United Methodist Church. Mr. Shopshire also discusses his current...
Dates: Other: 2018-06-14

Dr. James Shopshire interview part 3, 2018-06-14

 Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc_008_05_3
Scope and Contents Dr. James M. Shopshire discuss his childhood in Georgia, including witnessing to the Ku Klux Klan and the steps that African Americans of the took in order to deal with segregation and violence; all the way to his accomplishments at Wesley Theological Seminary broadening the scope and access to Urban Ministry for adult students of all backgrounds, and the significant strategic and administrative presence he has held in the United Methodist Church. Mr. Shopshire also discusses his current...
Dates: Other: 2018-06-14

Dr. Leonard Haynes III interview, 2019-05-11

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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc015
Scope and Contents In this oral history Dr. Leonard Haynes III reflects on his time as an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., as well as his career as an educator and advocate for historically Black colleges and universities. He talks about why he believes that historically Black colleges and universities are essential to the United States, as well as challenges that they face. He has served in education departments around the country, including for D.C. Mayor Marion Barry,...
Dates: 2019-05-11

Lee Dunlap Slide Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 167
Scope and Contents

Collection consists of 440 commercially produced and/or reproductions of other photographers images of various prominent/celebrity African Americans collected by the donor.

Dates: 1916 - 1990