Community activists
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 124 Collections and/or Records:
Bill MacKaye English transcript, 2022-07-12
Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc044_02_tra_eng.pdf
Abstract
Bill MacKaye recalls the early days of his involvement with St. Stephen’s Church, which soon evolved into a lifelong service to developing and supporting affordable housing on Newton Street. He gives a first-person account of St. Stephen’s Church’s transformation into an affordable housing developer and partner in response to the Black Movement’s call for reparations from whites for the enslavement of Black people. He also shares his experiences working with Black and Brown affordable...
Dates:
2022-07-12
Bill MacKaye interview, 2022-07-12
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc044_02.mp4
Abstract
Bill MacKaye recalls the early days of his involvement with St. Stephen’s Church, which soon evolved into a lifelong service to developing and supporting affordable housing on Newton Street. He gives a first-person account of St. Stephen’s Church’s transformation into an affordable housing developer and partner in response to the Black Movement’s call for reparations from whites for the enslavement of Black people. He also shares his experiences working with Black and Brown affordable...
Dates:
2022-07-12
Bill MacKaye Spanish index, 2022-07-12
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc044_02_ind_spa.pdf
Abstract
Bill MacKaye recalls the early days of his involvement with St. Stephen’s Church, which soon evolved into a lifelong service to developing and supporting affordable housing on Newton Street. He gives a first-person account of St. Stephen’s Church’s transformation into an affordable housing developer and partner in response to the Black Movement’s call for reparations from whites for the enslavement of Black people. He also shares his experiences working with Black and Brown affordable...
Dates:
2022-07-12
Bill MacKaye Spanish transcript, 2022-07-12
Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc044_02_tra_spa.pdf
Abstract
Bill MacKaye recalls the early days of his involvement with St. Stephen’s Church, which soon evolved into a lifelong service to developing and supporting affordable housing on Newton Street. He gives a first-person account of St. Stephen’s Church’s transformation into an affordable housing developer and partner in response to the Black Movement’s call for reparations from whites for the enslavement of Black people. He also shares his experiences working with Black and Brown affordable...
Dates:
2022-07-12
Frank E. Braxton Collection
Collection
Identifier: 146
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of materials collected by Frank E. Braxton, Sr. Materials include clippings, correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, and 3D materials including license plates and campaign buttons.
Dates:
1900-1918; 1944-2012; undated
Brenda Richardson interview, 2020-12
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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2020_001.wav
Abstract
In this oral history interview, Brenda Richardson, a long time D.C. resident, discusses her life and experiences moving from El Paso, Texas, to Washington, DC. Beginning with her upbringing in El Paso, Ms. Richardson discusses her early life and her family’s move to the nation’s capital in 1969. She then talks about her educational experiences in the District and further education at the University of Michigan and the University of Maryland. Ms. Richardson concludes with a discussion of her...
Dates:
2020-12
Josephine Butler Papers
Collection
Identifier: 134
Abstract
Josephine Butler co-founded the D.C. Statehood Movement with Julius Hobson. She was a staunch proponent of city parks and recreation places for families, children and communities throughout the city. Butler’s work led to the desegregation of city schools, establishment of safe spaces for children, and the development health care reform. The Josephine Butler Papers document Butler's career as a community activist and contain subject files on organizations she was involved with and causes she...
Dates:
1965-2006
Christine Spencer interview, 2021-10-12
Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc033_01.wav
Abstract
This is an interview with the president of the James Creek Resident Council, Ms. Christine Spencer. The interview will provide a glimpse into Christine's passion for her neighborhood and community which has driven her to become an active advocate for the needs of the James Creek community. Ms. Spencer describes her partnership with Edgewood/Brookland Family Support Collaborative and the services that have been made available to the residents of James Creek.
Dates:
2021-10-12
Danniece Hollins interview, 2022-10-05
Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc040_02_v.mp4
Abstract
This is an interview with former Edgewood/Brookland Family Support Collaborative (E/BFSC) program participant Danniece Hollins, who was housed in our transitional housing program and then secured permanent housing with the support of E/BFSC's housing specialist and team.
Dates:
2022-10-05