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These interviews invite narrators (interviewees) to talk about their own histories, giving unparalleled insights into life decisions, actions, and experiences that may not already be part of the public record.
Carol Adams
Educator, researcher, and Chicago leader
Chicago, IL
Eve L.
Ewing
Collection
Carol Adams
Adams discusses moving from Louisville to Chicago, her pivotal role in activism and community work, her fusion of sociology with social justice, and her transition toward capturing her rich life experiences through writing.
Eve L. Ewing collection
Chicago, IL
Milton Adams
Theater teacher, basketball coach, and youth mentor
Portland, OR
Renée Watson
Collection
Milton Adams
Adams shares his journey from a challenging childhood in Albuquerque to becoming a beloved teacher in Portland, reflecting on pivotal moments of growth, the power of faith and community, and his impact in education and sports.
Renée Watson collection
Portland, OR
Camelia Adkins
Texas native and civil rights advocate
Farmers Branch, TX
April Reign
Collection
Camelia Adkins
Atkins recounts her East Texas upbringing, navigating racial integration, and her life in Dallas.
She also reflects on Austin's transformation and her commitment to youth programs.
April Reign collection
Austin, TX
Nicky Calma
AIDS/HIV advocate, trans rights activist, and community leader
San Francisco, CA
Carolina De Robertis
Collection
Nicky Calma
Calma charts her path from the Philippines to San Francisco, reflecting on transgender identity, familial challenges, navigating life in the US, her activism, struggles with substances, and HIV's personal and community impacts.
Carolina De Robertis collection
San Francisco, CA
Ken Carson
Banking commissioner turned entrepreneur
Albuquerque, NM
Ellery Washington
Collection
Ken Carson
Born in New Mexico, Carson reflects on his family's migration, his upbringing in Albuquerque, his successful banking career, and his eventual venture into the restaurant industry, which blends his Black and New Mexican heritage.
Ellery Washington collection
Albuquerque, NM
Charles Carter
Albuquerque community servant and addiction counselor
Albuquerque, NM
Ellery Washington
Collection
Charles Carter
Carter recounts his journey from Chicago to New Mexico amidst struggles with addiction and homelessness—finding sobriety, becoming a substance abuse counselor, redefining family, and gaining power and resilience.
Ellery Washington collection
Albuquerque, NM
Margaret Carter
First Black woman elected to the Oregon State Legislature
Portland, OR
Renée Watson
Collection
Margaret Carter
From a disciplined, hope-driven upbringing in Shreveport, Louisiana, to breaking barriers as the first Black woman in Oregon's Legislature, Carter reflects on overcoming systemic racism, her faith, advocacy, and community service.
Renée Watson collection
Portland, OR
Savannah Carter
Medical technologist, entrepreneur, and advocate for the homeless
Albuquerque, NM
Ellery Washington
Collection
Savannah Carter
Carter reflects on the essence of being New Mexican through her own experiences, including moving from Chicago to Albuquerque, becoming a mother, and a career as a medical technologist, entrepreneur, and advocate for the homeless.
Ellery Washington collection
Albuquerque, NM
Nivea Castro
Social justice attorney, educator, writer, and city council member
Atlanta, GA
Denice Frohman
Collection
Nivea Castro
Castro shares her experiences as a Puerto Rican lesbian in the Bronx, her advocacy as a lawyer for LGBTQ+ rights, and her artistic endeavors in writing and photography while emphasizing the importance of mentorship and community.
Denice Frohman collection
Atlanta, GA
Joana Clayton
Artist, educator, and UNM Women’s Center director
Albuquerque, NM
Ellery Washington
Collection
Joana Clayton
Clayton discusses moving from Texas to New Mexico, recounting her evolution from a young, imaginative child to a pioneering force in arts and community healing, creating inclusive spaces for marginalized voices.
Ellery Washington collection
Albuquerque, NM
Lydia Coleman
Civil rights activist, pastor, mentor, and writer
Tulsa, OK
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Lydia Coleman
Coleman revisits her journey from the cotton fields of Arkansas to pastoring in Tulsa.
She recounts forming a Black queer artists collective, navigating the publishing world, and liberating experiences at Riis Beach.
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
New York City, NY
Diana Dorn-Jones
Affordable housing advocate and former COO of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
Ellery Washington
Collection
Diana Dorn-Jones
Dorn-Jones reflects on her childhood in New Mexico, advocacy work in California, and return to Albuquerque to continue her parents' legacy in community activism.
New York City, NY
Jenna "J" Wortham
Collection
Ceyenne Doroshow
Doroshaw reflects on her survival journey from homelessness and sex work to becoming a staunch advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, as well as her transformative experiences at Riis Beach, community organizing, and visions for the future.
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
New York City, NY
Raymond Doswell
Public historian, educator, and museum executive
Tulsa, OK
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Raymond Doswell
Doswell discusses his upbringing in East St.
Louis and career transitions, from teaching history, to his pivot to public history to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City to leading Greenwood Rising in Tulsa.
Caleb Gayle collection
C. She shares her Puerto Rican roots, storytelling passion, real estate career, and finding love with Nitza.Denice Frohman collection
New York City, NY
Kim Black
Pastor, community service provider, and bereavement minister
Portland, OR
Renée Watson
Collection
Kim Black
With roots in Mississippi and Texas, Black details her journey to Portland.
He reflects on the transformational power of punk rock and creating Queer Rebel Productions to uplift queer artists of color.
Caro De Robertis collection
Emeryville, CA
Carl Bracy
Retired insurance industry leader and advocate for North Tulsa's rejuvenation
Tulsa, OK
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Carl Bracy
Bracy shares his life story, from growing up in segregated Arkansas to becoming a trailblazer at State Farm Insurance.
She discusses building a new life in the US, her identity, and her family.
Denice Frohman collection
Philadelphia, PA
Lemmel Fields
Entrepreneur, world-touring road manager, and nightclub founder
Tulsa, OK
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Lemmel Fields
Fields shares insights on his life’s journey, from growing up in Tulsa's Greenwood, to road managing for renowned bands, to military service.
He reflects on his investigations, interviews with survivors, and hidden histories.
Caleb Gayle collection
Ann Arbor, MI
Laura Esquivel
Chicana lesbian activist and community advocate
Philadelphia, PA
Denice Frohman
Collection
Laura Esquivel
Esquivel shares her journey as a Chicana lesbian activist and mother in Los Angeles, including discussions of gang life, organizing with Gay and Lesbian Latinos Unidos, co-founding LLEGÓ, her own legacy, as well as her mother's.
Denice Frohman collection
Philadelphia, PA
Raina Evans
Rose Festival Queen, housing advocate, and community TV host
Portland, OR
Renée Watson
Collection
Raina Evans
Evans reminisces about her life set against an evolving Portland, detailing her vibrant childhood, struggles within the Black community regarding housing and displacement, and her impactful work in rental education.
Renée Watson collection
Portland, OR
Nina Farrow
Black hair educator and empowerment advocate
Albuquerque, NM
Ellery Washington
Collection
Nina Farrow
From a military brat childhood to setting roots in Albuquerque, Farrow reflects on raising African American children, fostering community, her growth as a beauty professional, and her dedication to education and empowerment.
Ellery Washington collection
Albuquerque, NM
Ana Fernandez
Latina lesbian advocate and medical care director
Philadelphia, PA
Denice Frohman
Collection
Ana Fernandez
Fernandez shares her journey from a childhood marked by a close connection to land in Cuba, to facing repression, to her escape via the Mariel boatlift.
She also discusses family, loss, resilience, adventure, community service, and continuous learning.
April Reign collection
Richardson, TX
Tina Valentín Aguirre
Queer and trans activist, artist, and community leader
San Francisco, CA
Caro De Robertis
Collection
Tina Valentín Aguirre
A Latinx activist in San Francisco since the late '80s, Aguirre reflects on their work in HIV/AIDS community services, confrontations with institutional misogyny and homophobia, and the power of chosen family amidst struggle.
Caro De Robertis collection
San Francisco, CA
Kelvin Alexander
Human resources professional
Rowlett, TX
April Reign
Collection
Kelvin Alexander
Alexander grew up in a large Texan family and reflects on foundational childhood experiences, his passion for human resources, preserving family legacies, the significance of Juneteenth, and teaching his children to give back.
April Reign collection
Rowlett, TX
Linda Alexander
Church events coordinator and educator
Rowlett, TX
April Reign
Collection
Linda Alexander
Alexander describes a childhood immersed in laughter and faith and experiences of navigating identity in diverse settings.
Pemon Rami,
Director Educational Services and Public
Programs – DuSable Museum of African
American History
Mr. She also reflects on racial and workplace challenges and the importance of Black cultural identity.
Ellery Washington collection
Albuquerque, NM
Alcena Boozer
Portland native, educator, pioneering Black priest, and activist
Portland, OR
Renée Watson
Collection
Alcena Boozer
Boozer reflects on her upbringing in Portland's mixed community during segregation, her family’s resilience, her journey as a teacher and principal at Jefferson High School, her activism, and her calling to the priesthood.
Renée Watson collection
Portland, OR
KB Boyce
Transmasculine musician, artist, and activist
Emeryville, CA
Caro De Robertis
Collection
KB Boyce
Boyce shares his path from a shy, transmasculine kid in Brooklyn to a pioneering artist in the Bay Area.
Davis discusses her North Tulsa upbringing, evolving career, community shifts, and the changing face of the city.
Caleb Gayle collection
Alexis De Veaux
Multigenre writer and activist
New York City, NY
Jenna "J" Wortham
Collection
Alexis De Veaux
De Veaux retraces her life from childhood struggles in Harlem to becoming a queer artist and writer.
Reflecting on experiences of racism, gentrification, and displacement, she finds strength in her upbringing, education, and passion for music and poetry.
Renée Watson collection
Portland, OR
Nora Brooks Blakely
Educator, writer, and playwright
Chicago, IL
Eve Ewing
Collection
Nora Brooks Blakely
Blakely shares her unique upbringing as the daughter of Gwendolyn Brooks, her journey from educator to children's playwright, and her ambitions as steward of her mother's literary legacy.
Eve Ewing collection
Chicago, IL
Ruth Boirie
Brooklyn barber shop owner and LGBTQ+ advocate
Brooklyn, NY
Denice Frohman
Collection
Ruth Boirie
Drawing from her life experiences in Brooklyn, Boirie shares her journey as a pioneering gay barber, reflecting on opening her own shop, creating sanctuary, and the importance of community, mentorship, and staying true to oneself.
Denice Frohman collection
Brooklyn, NY
Violet Bolden
Denver-born biological researcher
Albuquerque, NM
Ellery Washington
Collection
Violet Bolden
Bolden discusses moving from Denver to Albuquerque, raising a family, breaking generational cycles, and pursuing education.
She discusses her passion for public service through law, advocacy, and her leadership in the National Federation of the Blind.
Eve Ewing collection
Chicago, IL
# Gender Identity
Harold Bailey
Career educator, Afro-American advocate, and NAACP branch president
Albuquerque, NM
Ellery Washington
Collection
Harold Bailey
Bailey reflects on his life, including his childhood, facing racial discrimination, leading African American Studies at UNM, fighting for racial justice, and his tenure at the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs.
Ellery Washington collection
Albuquerque, NM
Ellery Bakaitis
Brooklyn-raised graffiti artist advocating for queer communities of color
Brooklyn, NY
Jenna "J" Wortham
Collection
Ellery Bakaitis
Bakaitis delves into their journey from Brooklyn graffiti artist to New Orleans drag wrestler, their queer identity, the impact of waterfront graffiti, and navigating life's changes amid familial and societal challenges.
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
Brooklyn, NY
Armando Banchs
Educator and social justice advocate
Dallas, TX
April Reign
Collection
Armando Banchs
Banchs reflects on his upbringing as an army brat with Puerto Rican roots, the dynamics of racial identity in Texas, his dedication to education and community work in Dallas, and his hopes for his children's future.
April Reign collection
Dallas, TX
Jan Bell
Acclaimed public speaker, community leader, and family matriarch
Los Angeles, CA
Robin Coste Lewis
Collection
Jan Bell
Bell reflects on her life in Los Angeles, childhood, debate competition accomplishments, motherhood, marriage, surviving racial violence, navigating grief, and lessons learned from engaging with different cultures through travel.
Robin Coste Lewis collection
Los Angeles, CA
Ada Bello
Activist, founder of Philadelpha Daughters of Bilitis chapter
Philadelphia, PA
Denice Frohman
Collection
Ada Bello
Bello reminisces about her early life in Cuba, moving to the US for education, and navigating life as a gay Cuban immigrant.
Her work includes housing reform and combating neighborhood crime.
Ellery Washington collection
Albuquerque, NM
Ceyenne Doroshow
Trans rights activist, author, and founder of G.L.I.T.S. He discusses the Tulsa Race Massacre, the struggle for racial equality, and his push for development in Tulsa.
Caleb Gayle collection
Nani Brooks
Educator, principal, and advocate for special education
Los Angeles, CA
Robin Coste Lewis
Collection
Nani Brooks
Brooks reflects on her Hawaiian childhood, becoming a principal in Los Angeles, her commitment to children with special needs, her battle with cancer, her faith, and her personal growth through returning to college after decades.
Robin Coste Lewis collection
Los Angeles, CA
Velynn Brown
Faith & Equity founder, anti-racist facilitator, and community healer
Portland, OR
Renée Watson
Collection
Velynn Brown
Brown recounts her life in Portland, Oregon, highlighting her family's deep roots in the community, struggles with maintaining identity amidst gentrification, efforts to preserve Black culture, and finding joy despite grief.
Renée Watson collection
Portland, OR
Vincent Brown
Award-winning author and historian specializing in Atlantic slavery
Los Angeles, CA
Robin Coste Lewis
Collection
Vincent Brown
Brown examines his journey from an imaginative child in Del Mar to becoming a distinguished historian at Harvard.
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Rami also appeared in the acclaimed feature films “The Spook Who Sat by The Door” and Mahogany”. Rami served as Managing/Artistic Director for the Phoenix Black Theatre Troupe, and General Manager for Marla Gibbs Crossroads National Education and Entertainment Complex in Los Angeles.
Pemon produced the feature film “Of Boys and Men” released by Warner Brothers starring Angela Bassett and Robert Townsend and “93 Days” in Nigeria starring Danny Glover currently airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime for which he was nominated for an African Academy Award and an African People’s Choice Award.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1676478732439{margin-top: 3% !important;margin-bottom: 3% !important;}”]Bio as of 2023[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Pemon Rami - I See My Light Shining
Oral history interviews are firsthand testimonies of people’s experiences of history.
She reflects on Civil Rights marches, the impact of race on education, and eventually finding her calling in ministry alongside her husband.
Caleb Gayle collection
Stanley Coleman
Pastor, veteran, civil rights activist, and church founder
Tulsa, OK
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Stanley Coleman
Coleman shares his journey through the Civil Rights Movement in Arkansas, detailing struggles against segregation, the pivotal march to a white school, arrests, and the fight for respect and equality.
Caleb Gayle collection
Stephanie Collins
Lifelong educator and active Chicago Teachers Union retiree organizer
Chicago, IL
Eve Ewing
Collection
Stephanie Collins
Collins reflects on life in Chicago's South Side, her Jamaican heritage, her transition from student to dedicated educator, family, passion for teaching, and the joy of connecting with multiple generations of students.
Eve Ewing collection
Chicago, IL
Billie Cooper
Black trans activist, veteran, and San Francisco community leader
San Francisco, CA
Carolina De Robertis
Collection
Billie Cooper
Cooper shares her journey as a Black transgender woman, from her childhood in Philadelphia to her activism and advocacy in San Francisco, discussing military service, addiction, HIV, community leadership, and mentorship.
Carolina De Robertis collection
San Francisco, CA
Gwenn Craig
Civil rights activist and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights
Daly City, CA
Carolina De Robertis
Collection
Gwenn Craig
An African American lesbian activist, Craig reflects on growing up in the segregated South, her move to San Francisco, mentorship by Harvey Milk, leading a historic media campaign, embracing identity, and her ongoing advocacy.
Carolina De Robertis collection
Daly City, CA
Vincent Crisostomo
AIDS activist and LGBTQ+ rights advocate
San Francisco, CA
Carolina De Robertis
Collection
Vincent Crisostomo
Crisostomo shares his journey as a Chamorro gay man living with HIV since 1987, reflecting on loss, activism, breaking barriers, embracing his identity, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, and his vision for the future.
Carolina De Robertis collection
San Francisco, CA
Juanita Croft
Belle Haven native, educator, technology teacher
Menlo Park, CA
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Juanita Croft
Croft shares insights into East Palo Alto's transformation through her own experiences at Ravenswood High School, the significance of Nairobi College, and her community's resilience and struggle against systemic barriers.
Caleb Gayle collection
Menlo Park, CA
Phyllis Currie
Pioneering Black internal auditor and adoption advocate
Albuquerque, NM
Ellery Washington
Collection
Phyllis Currie
Currie details her family's roots in New Mexico, their African and Jewish heritage, and her personal journey through loss and motherhood.
She also discusses her activism and experiences co-editing the Daughters of Bilitis newsletter.
Denice Frohman collection
Philadelphia, PA
Joan Benoit
Indigenous activist, community organizer, and Pride Grand Marshall
Oakland, CA
Caro De Robertis
Collection
Joan Benoit
Benoit shares her experiences as an Anishinaabek Ojibwe woman, activist, and mother, discussing identity, Indigenous rights, community and LGBTQ+ activism, and her visions for future liberation and care inspired by her ancestors.
Caro De Robertis collection
Oakland, CA
Ken Berry
Educator, arts advocate, and founder of MLK tribute in Portland
Portland, OR
Renée Watson
Collection
Ken Berry
Berry shares his journey, beginning with moving to Portland as a child, evolving through education, music, and activism, and eventually forging a legacy in the city's Black community through education and the MLK celebration.
Renée Watson collection
Portland, OR
Daphne Bethel
Retired librarian, youth mentor, and community advocate
Portland, OR
Renée Watson
Collection
Daphne Bethel
Bethel recounts her journey from Kansas to Portland, focusing on her contributions as a pastor's wife, community advocate, and educator, reflecting on nurturing young minds, community work, and her hopes for Portland's future.
Renée Watson collection
Portland, OR
Shereen Beverly
OB-GYN turned financial services professional
Los Angeles, CA
Robin Coste Lewis
Collection
Shereen Beverly
Beverly discusses her experience as a Black OB-GYN navigating inequities in healthcare, her childhood marked by activism, and her leap from medicine to financial planning, aspiring to empower Black financial literacy and wealth.
Robin Coste Lewis collection
Los Angeles, CA
Rafaela Billini
Public health activist, real estate professional, and arts enthusiast
New York City, NY
Denice Frohman
Collection
Rafaela Billini
Billini reflects on her AIDS activism and housing advocacy, airline work, law school dreams, and facing pandemics.