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- Title
- Derrick Nathan Interview, July 27, 2019
- Date
- July 27, 2019
- Creator
- Dan Kerr; Derrick Nathan
- Description
- Derrick Nathan, Outreach Coordinator with the National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens, describes the work he does and shares his experiences with Anacostia Park. His organization was a part of this Late Skate event, and Derrick shares how they work to meet the needs of anyone transitioning back into society. He also remembers the big events hosted by the Park in the 80s, and tells stories (good and bad) about his experiences there. He discusses how central Anacostia Park is to its surrounding community, and urges his neighbors in the Ward to reach out to congress members: "this is our park ... don't sit back."
- Subject
- Anacostia Park (Washington, D.C.); National Park Service -- Anacostia Park; Late Skate in Anacostia Park; Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative; Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion; Roller skating; National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens; Activism, criminal justice; Activists, formerly incarcerated; Formerly incarcerated activists; Malcolm X Day; Labor Day; Memorial Day; 4th of July; Go-go; Gentrification; Anti-gentrification; African American families; Cookouts
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2082
- Rights statement
- This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, under the terms of Public Domain.
- Title
- Free the San Quentin 6
- Date
- 1975
- Creator
- Person responsible unknown
- Description
- A poster advocating for the San Quentin Six, made up of San Quentin State Prison inmates Johnny Larry Spain, Willie Tate, Hugo Pinell, David Johnson, Fleeta Drumgo, and Luis Talamantes, who were accused, in a suspected cover-up, of murdering three guards and two inmates during an escape attempt on August 21, 1971.
- Subject
- Criminal justice, Administration of; Prisons and race relations -- California -- San Quentin
- Country
- United States
- Local Identifier
- SC_Frazier_P_0037
- Type
- posters
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70789
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- James Smith Interview, August 24, 2019
- Date
- August 24, 2019
- Creator
- Maren Orchard; James Smith
- Description
- A Southeast DC native, James Smith discusses the problems he sees in DC. He explains the things he thinks are not right: namely, the over-policing in his community. He expresses his bitter attitude toward the police and society in general, and his lack of hope. He reflects on how (if at all) people can beat the system. James ends by talking about how he likes Anacostia Park, but sees much room for improvement. Based on his own life experience, he does think some change is possible.
- Subject
- Anacostia Park (Washington, D.C.); National Park Service -- Anacostia Park; Late Skate in Anacostia Park; Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative; Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion; Roller skating; Police harrassment; Overpolicing; Illegal search and seizure; Fourth Amendment rights; Police violence; Criminal justice system; Basketball courts; Cookouts
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2049
- Rights statement
- This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, under the terms of Public Domain.
- Title
- Joann Little/Atmore-Holman Bros. Benefit. One chain, many links, support our people in prison!
- Date
- 1975
- Publisher
- Art for People
- Description
- Poster publicizing a benefit for Joann Little and the Atmore-Holman Brothers at the All Souls Church in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 1975, sponsored by the D.C. National Lawyers Guild. Speakers at the benefit include Willie Hardy, Councilwoman and benefit chairperson; Mafundi, Atmore-Holman Inmates for Action; Jerry Paul, lawyer for Joann Little.
- Subject
- Criminal justice, Administration of; Prisons and race relations -- California -- San Quentin
- Country
- United States
- Subject -- Personal Name
- Little, Joan
- Local Identifier
- SC_Frazier_P_0038
- Type
- posters
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70790
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Tyrone Hall Interview, July 27, 2019
- Date
- July 27, 2019
- Creator
- Dan Kerr; Tyrone Hall
- Description
- Tyrone Hall, a member of the National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens, reflects on his life experiences, the role of his organization, and the significance of go-go music. He explains how he returned from prison 8 months ago and the work he's done since to provide services for other returning citizens. He expresses the need for events like Late Skate for kids to prevent violence in the community. Tyrone discusses the significance of go-go music to DC, and the inspritation its served him as a rap artist. He reflects on gentrification in DC and the role of events like Late Skate that bring races together: "bringing everyone together is small, but it's monumental to me."
- Subject
- Anacostia Park (Washington, D.C.); National Park Service -- Anacostia Park; Late Skate in Anacostia Park; Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative; Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion; Roller skating; National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens; Open City Advocates (formerly Mentoring Today); Activism, criminal justice; Activism, juvenile justice; Activists, formerly incarcerated; Anti-gentrification; Gentrification; Council for Court Excellence (CCE); Criminal justice activism; Criminal justice system; District Task Force on Jails & Justice; Don't Mute D.C. movement; Formerly incarcerated activists; Go-go; Incarceration; Juvenile justice; Juvenile Justice Advocacy Group; Building community
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2064
- Rights statement
- This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, under the terms of Public Domain.