Damon Jackson - I See My Light Shining
Interviews
Oral history interviews are firsthand testimonies of people’s experiences of history. 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
Eve L. Ewing
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Carol Adams
Eve L. Ewing collection
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Milton Adams
Theater teacher, basketball coach, and youth mentor
Renée Watson
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Milton Adams
Renée Watson collection
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Camelia Adkins
Texas native and civil rights advocate
April Reign
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Camelia Adkins
April Reign collection
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Elizabeth Afriyie
Retired adult probation officer and activist
April Reign
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Elizabeth Afriyie
April Reign collection
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Tina Valentín Aguirre
Queer and trans activist, artist, and community leader
Caro De Robertis
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Tina Valentín Aguirre
Caro De Robertis collection
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Kelvin Alexander
Human resources professional
April Reign
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Kelvin Alexander
April Reign collection
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Linda Alexander
Church events coordinator and educator
April Reign
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Linda Alexander
April Reign collection
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Felicia Anderson
Educator, speech pathologist, and GEAR UP program administrator
Robin Coste Lewis
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Felicia Anderson
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Gina Anderson
Retired train conductor, activist, and member of Las Buenas Amigas
Denice Frohman
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Gina Anderson
Denice Frohman collection
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Tupili Lea Arellano
Indigenous elder, queer activist, artist, and longtime social justice advocate
Carolina De Robertis
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Tupili Lea Arellano
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Phil Armstrong
Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Project Director
Caleb Gayle
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Phil Armstrong
Caleb Gayle collection
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Denise Avant
Retired attorney and National Federation of the Blind leader
Eve Ewing
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Denise Avant
Eve Ewing collection
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Harold Bailey
Career educator, Afro-American advocate, and NAACP branch president
Ellery Washington
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Harold Bailey
Ellery Washington collection
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Ellery Bakaitis
Brooklyn-raised graffiti artist advocating for queer communities of color
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Ellery Bakaitis
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Armando Banchs
Educator and social justice advocate
April Reign
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Armando Banchs
April Reign collection
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Jan Bell
Acclaimed public speaker, community leader, and family matriarch
Robin Coste Lewis
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Jan Bell
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Ada Bello
Activist, founder of Philadelpha Daughters of Bilitis chapter
Denice Frohman
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Ada Bello
Denice Frohman collection
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Joan Benoit
Indigenous activist, community organizer, and Pride Grand Marshall
Carolina De Robertis
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Joan Benoit
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Ken Berry
Educator, arts advocate, and founder of MLK tribute in Portland
Renée Watson
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Ken Berry
Renée Watson collection
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Daphne Bethel
Retired librarian, youth mentor, and community advocate
Renée Watson
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Daphne Bethel
Renée Watson collection
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Shereen Beverly
OB-GYN turned financial services professional
Robin Coste Lewis
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Shereen Beverly
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Rafaela Billini
Public health activist, real estate professional, and arts enthusiast
Denice Frohman
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Rafaela Billini
Denice Frohman collection
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Kim Black
Pastor, community service provider, and bereavement minister
Renée Watson
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Kim Black
Renée Watson collection
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Nora Brooks Blakely
Educator, writer, and playwright
Eve Ewing
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Nora Brooks Blakely
Eve Ewing collection
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Ruth Boirie
Brooklyn barber shop owner and LGBTQ+ advocate
Denice Frohman
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Ruth Boirie
Denice Frohman collection
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Violet Bolden
Denver-born biological researcher
Ellery Washington
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Violet Bolden
Ellery Washington collection
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Alcena Boozer
Portland native, educator, pioneering Black priest, and activist
Renée Watson
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Alcena Boozer
Renée Watson collection
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KB Boyce
Transmasculine musician, artist, and activist
Caro De Robertis
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KB Boyce
Caro De Robertis collection
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Carl Bracy
Retired insurance industry leader and advocate for North Tulsa's rejuvenation
Caleb Gayle
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Carl Bracy
Caleb Gayle collection
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Nani Brooks
Educator, principal, and advocate for special education
Robin Coste Lewis
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Nani Brooks
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Velynn Brown
Faith & Equity founder, anti-racist facilitator, and community healer
Renée Watson
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Velynn Brown
Renée Watson collection
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Vincent Brown
Award-winning author and historian specializing in Atlantic slavery
Robin Coste Lewis
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Vincent Brown
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Patricia Calhoun
Interior designer, showroom manager, and youth development advocate
April Reign
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Patricia Calhoun
April Reign collection
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Nicky Calma
AIDS/HIV advocate, trans rights activist, and community leader
Carolina De Robertis
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Nicky Calma
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Ken Carson
Banking commissioner turned entrepreneur
Ellery Washington
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Ken Carson
Ellery Washington collection
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Charles Carter
Albuquerque community servant and addiction counselor
Ellery Washington
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Charles Carter
Ellery Washington collection
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Margaret Carter
First Black woman elected to the Oregon State Legislature
Renée Watson
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Margaret Carter
Renée Watson collection
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Savannah Carter
Medical technologist, entrepreneur, and advocate for the homeless
Ellery Washington
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Savannah Carter
Ellery Washington collection
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Nivea Castro
Social justice attorney, educator, writer, and city council member
Denice Frohman
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Nivea Castro
Denice Frohman collection
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Joana Clayton
Artist, educator, and UNM Women’s Center director
Ellery Washington
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Joana Clayton
Ellery Washington collection
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Lydia Coleman
Civil rights activist, pastor, mentor, and writer
Caleb Gayle
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Lydia Coleman
Caleb Gayle collection
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Stanley Coleman
Pastor, veteran, civil rights activist, and church founder
Caleb Gayle
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Stanley Coleman
Caleb Gayle collection
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Stephanie Collins
Lifelong educator and active Chicago Teachers Union retiree organizer
Eve Ewing
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Stephanie Collins
Eve Ewing collection
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Billie Cooper
Black trans activist, veteran, and San Francisco community leader
Carolina De Robertis
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Billie Cooper
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Gwenn Craig
Civil rights activist and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights
Carolina De Robertis
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Gwenn Craig
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Vincent Crisostomo
AIDS activist and LGBTQ+ rights advocate
Carolina De Robertis
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Vincent Crisostomo
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Juanita Croft
Belle Haven native, educator, technology teacher
Caleb Gayle
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Juanita Croft
Caleb Gayle collection
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Phyllis Currie
Pioneering Black internal auditor and adoption advocate
Ellery Washington
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Phyllis Currie
Ellery Washington collection
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Carol Davis
Detroit native, insurance adjuster, and witness to Tulsa's desegregation journey
Caleb Gayle
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Carol Davis
Caleb Gayle collection
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Kai Davis
Fire Department Chief, community director, and queer space preservationist
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Kai Davis
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Margarette Davis
Long-time Texas librarian and dedicated community historian
April Reign
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Margarette Davis
April Reign collection
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Tanecia Davis
Diane Gayle
Human resources director and law student
Caleb Gayle
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Tanecia Davis
Diane Gayle
Caleb Gayle collection
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Alexis De Veaux
Multigenre writer and activist
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Alexis De Veaux
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Diana Dorn-Jones
Affordable housing advocate and former COO of Albuquerque
Ellery Washington
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Diana Dorn-Jones
Ellery Washington collection
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Ceyenne Doroshow
Trans rights activist, author, and founder of G.L.I.T.S.
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Ceyenne Doroshow
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Raymond Doswell
Public historian, educator, and museum executive
Caleb Gayle
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Raymond Doswell
Caleb Gayle collection
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C. Njoube Dugas
Black non-binary activist and financial coach for communities of color
Caro De Robertis
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C. Njoube Dugas
Caro De Robertis collection
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Julian Dorcelien
Brooklyn-born, Connecticut-raised owner of a historic guesthouse
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Julian Dorcelien
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Ruth Eisenberg
Letitia Gomez
Attorney and prominent Latina gay rights activist
Denice Frohman
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Ruth Eisenberg
Letitia Gomez
Denice Frohman collection
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Scott Ellsworth
Historian, Tulsa Race Massacre researcher, author
Caleb Gayle
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Scott Ellsworth
Caleb Gayle collection
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Silvana Esparza
Nationally-acclaimed Mexican chef and queer activist
Denice Frohman
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Silvana Esparza
Denice Frohman collection
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Laura Esquivel
Chicana lesbian activist and community advocate
Denice Frohman
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Laura Esquivel
Denice Frohman collection
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Raina Evans
Rose Festival Queen, housing advocate, and community TV host
Renée Watson
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Raina Evans
Renée Watson collection
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Nina Farrow
Black hair educator and empowerment advocate
Ellery Washington
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Nina Farrow
Ellery Washington collection
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Ana Fernandez
Latina lesbian advocate and medical care director
Denice Frohman
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Ana Fernandez
Denice Frohman collection
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Lemmel Fields
Entrepreneur, world-touring road manager, and nightclub founder
Caleb Gayle
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Lemmel Fields
Caleb Gayle collection
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Lola Flash
Photographer, ACT UP activist, and Fire Island chronicler
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Lola Flash
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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StormMiguel Florez
Transgender trailblazer, musician, and documentary filmmaker
Carolina De Robertis
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StormMiguel Florez
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Emma Ford
Retired teacher, librarian, and host of Black Book Talk
Renée Watson
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Emma Ford
Renée Watson collection
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Kent Ford
Black Panther leader, walking tour guide, and children's advocate
Renée Watson
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Kent Ford
Renée Watson collection
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Bernie Foster
Veteran, journalist, and co-founder of The Skanner
Renée Watson
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Bernie Foster
Renée Watson collection
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Billie Frazier
Retired Portland educator and dedicated community mentor
Renée Watson
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Billie Frazier
Renée Watson collection
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Reuben Gant
Retired NFL player and community leader
Caleb Gayle
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Reuben Gant
Caleb Gayle collection
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Norman Gayle
Hospital operations executive and community activist
Caleb Gayle
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Norman Gayle
Caleb Gayle collection
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Lynell George
Los Angeles journalist, essayist, author, and educator
Robin Coste Lewis
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Lynell George
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Jewelle Gomez
Writer and television pioneer
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Jewelle Gomez
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Letitia Gomez
Attorney and prominent Latina gay rights activist
Denice Frohman
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Letitia Gomez
Denice Frohman collection
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Marga Gomez
Groundbreaking Latina comedian, solo performer, and LGBTQ+ advocate
Caro De Robertis
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Marga Gomez
Caro De Robertis collection
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Brendalynn Goodall
Oakland native and LGBTQ+ rights activist
Carolina De Robertis
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Brendalynn Goodall
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Avel Gordly
First Black woman elected to Oregon Senate
Renée Watson
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Avel Gordly
Renée Watson collection
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Sharyn Grayson
Longtime trans rights activist and TGI Justice Project leader
Carolina De Robertis
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Sharyn Grayson
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Tatia Green-Goodwin
Community advocate
April Reign
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Tatia Green-Goodwin
April Reign collection
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Michael Grice
Educator, documentary producer, and NEA Civil Rights Award recipient
Renée Watson
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Michael Grice
Renée Watson collection
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Tressa Gunnels
Retired lieutenant, veteran, detective, and mental health advocate
Robin Coste Lewis
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Tressa Gunnels
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Mary Hamilton
Retired educator and longtime North East Portland resident
Renée Watson
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Mary Hamilton
Renée Watson collection
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Marcus Hammons
Plumber and advocate for Black history education
April Reign
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Marcus Hammons
April Reign collection
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Martha Hanks
Educator, church advocate, and community archive builder
Caleb Gayle
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Martha Hanks
Caleb Gayle collection
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Linda Harris
Former superintendent, accomplished educator, and volunteer
Renée Watson
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Linda Harris
Renée Watson collection
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Lyle Harris
Multimedia artist
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Lyle Harris
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Sylvia Ewing Harvey
Leadership coach, poet, climate action non-profit director
Eve Ewing
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Sylvia Ewing Harvey
Eve Ewing collection
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Joseph Hawkins
Louisiana native, Texas local, and general contractor
April Reign
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Joseph Hawkins
April Reign collection
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Serina Hazelwood
Indigenous-Chicana writer on decolonization, rights, and sustainability
Denice Frohman
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Serina Hazelwood
Denice Frohman collection
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Pamelya Herndon
New Mexico representative, attorney, and advocate
Ellery Washington
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Pamelya Herndon
Ellery Washington collection
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Garrett Hongo
Hawaiian-born poet, memoirist, and creative writing professor
Robin Coste Lewis
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Garrett Hongo
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Ralph Hopkins
Lindy hop champion and beach party organizer
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Ralph Hopkins
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Michell Houston
Professor of nursing and Juneteenth historian
April Reign
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Michell Houston
April Reign collection
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Glenda Howard
Tulsa native, integration influencer, entrepreneur, and ministry leader
Caleb Gayle
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Glenda Howard
Caleb Gayle collection
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Every Ocean Hughes
Interdisciplinary multimedia artist, writer, and art professor
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Every Ocean Hughes
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Charnetta Hutson
Portland mentor and performing arts ministry founder
Renée Watson
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Charnetta Hutson
Renée Watson collection
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Damon Jackson
Texas native advocating for Juneteenth awareness and truthful education
April Reign
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Damon Jackson
April Reign collection
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David Jackson
Acclaimed DJ and music industry veteran
Renée Watson
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David Jackson
Renée Watson collection
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Marshon Jackson
Advocate for victims of domestic violence
April Reign
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Marshon Jackson
April Reign collection
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Sandra Jackson-Dumont
Curator, art historian, and promoter of Black history and culture
Robin Coste Lewis
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Sandra Jackson-Dumont
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Sandra Jackson-Opoku
Author, journalist, poet, screenwriter, and novelist
Eve Ewing
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Sandra Jackson-Opoku
Eve Ewing collection
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Angela Jewell
Retired New Mexico judge and Family Advocacy Center co-founder
Ellery Washington
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Angela Jewell
Ellery Washington collection
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Dana Johnson
Writer and professor exploring gender, race, class, and identity
Robin Coste Lewis
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Dana Johnson
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Hannibal Johnson
Author, attorney, and Tulsa history expert
Caleb Gayle
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Hannibal Johnson
Caleb Gayle collection
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Karen Johnson
Daycare owner, librarian, and educator
April Reign
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Karen Johnson
April Reign collection
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Sara Johnson
Literature and history professor, author, and mentor
Robin Coste Lewis
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Sara Johnson
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Sharon Jones
Educator, musician, and family historian
April Reign
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Sharon Jones
April Reign collection
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Sylvester Harvey Jr.
Chicago native and retired park police officer
Eve Ewing
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Sylvester Harvey Jr.
Eve Ewing collection
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Afua Kafi-Akua
Professor and multimedia artist
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Afua Kafi-Akua
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Juba Kalamka
Trailblazing musician, queer hip hop pioneer, and activist
Carolina De Robertis
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Juba Kalamka
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Donna Kelly
Portland local, dedicated volunteer, and avid traveler
Renée Watson
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Donna Kelly
Renée Watson collection
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Christine Kim
Influential curator focusing on artists of color and modern technology
Robin Coste Lewis
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Christine Kim
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Egyptt LaBeija
Trans rights activist, Godmother of LaBeija, and filmmaker
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Egyptt LaBeija
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Landa Lakes
Two-spirit drag performer, Indigenous activist, and cultural innovator
Carolina De Robertis
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Landa Lakes
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Owen Lawson
Documentary photographer and former history teacher
Eve Ewing
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Owen Lawson
Eve Ewing collection
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Valerie Leonard
Community developer, financial consultant, and Illinois redistricting advocate
Eve Ewing
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Valerie Leonard
Eve Ewing collection
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James Lewis
New Mexico's first Black countywide elected official and state treasurer
Ellery Washington
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James Lewis
Ellery Washington collection
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Michelle Lewis
Wellness practitioner and co-founder of Portland's only Black-owned bookstore
Renée Watson
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Michelle Lewis
Renée Watson collection
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Yoseñio Lewis
Activist, educator, and advocate for queer and trans rights
Carolina De Robertis
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Yoseñio Lewis
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Glenda Love
Former Ronald McDonald House CEO and community leader
Caleb Gayle
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Glenda Love
Caleb Gayle collection
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John Love
Historian, councilman, tennis enthusiast, and Juneteenth advocate
April Reign
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John Love
April Reign collection
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Ayo Maat
Disability justice advocate and faith practitioner
Eve Ewing
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Ayo Maat
Eve Ewing collection
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Lenton Malry
New Mexico's first African American state representative
Ellery Washington
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Lenton Malry
Ellery Washington collection
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Rudolph Malveaux
Texas-born political consultant
April Reign
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Rudolph Malveaux
April Reign collection
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Lisa Manning-Saunders
FaithBridge director aiding women in recovery and healing
Renée Watson
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Lisa Manning-Saunders
Renée Watson collection
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Florene Marshell
Advocate for foster children, human services expert, and retired shipyard worker
Robin Coste Lewis
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Florene Marshell
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Crystal Mason
Activist, artist, and pioneering Bay Area community leader
Carolina De Robertis
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Crystal Mason
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Kevin Matthews
Senator, former fire chief, and founder of Greenwood Rising History Center
Caleb Gayle
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Kevin Matthews
Caleb Gayle collection
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Marla Mayberry
Pastor, resource center manager, and education development leader
Caleb Gayle
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Marla Mayberry
Caleb Gayle collection
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Joyce McClellan
Chief Development and Diversity Officer at Tulsa Technology Center
Caleb Gayle
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Joyce McClellan
Caleb Gayle collection
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Patric McCoy
Retired environmental scientist, art collector, and documenter of Black gay life
Eve Ewing
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Patric McCoy
Eve Ewing collection
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Cathryn McGill
Performer and founder of New Mexico Black Leadership Committee
Ellery Washington
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Cathryn McGill
Ellery Washington collection
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Lila McKay
Chicago native and advocate for early childhood development
Eve Ewing
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Lila McKay
Eve Ewing collection
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Yolanda Medina
Literacy activist and nonprofit founder
April Reign
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Yolanda Medina
April Reign collection
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Iris Melendez
Co-owner of pioneering LGBTQ+ bar, Sammy's Place
Denice Frohman
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Iris Melendez
Denice Frohman collection
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Mary Midgett
Black lesbian activist, veteran, and co-founder of the NIA Collective
Carolina De Robertis
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Mary Midgett
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Renee Mitchell
Educator, poet, youth advocate, and former journalist
Renée Watson
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Renee Mitchell
Renée Watson collection
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Lydia Moore
Civil rights pioneer, educator, and local history advocate
April Reign
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Lydia Moore
April Reign collection
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Dion Morrow
Civil rights lawyer, acclaimed orator, and historian
Robin Coste Lewis
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Dion Morrow
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Glynis Morrow
Civil servant, Wilfandel Club president, and museum volunteer
Robin Coste Lewis
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Glynis Morrow
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Gwendolyn Mosley
Retired teacher and lifelong Albuquerque resident
Ellery Washington
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Gwendolyn Mosley
Ellery Washington collection
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Taura Musgrove
Oakland school founder and multi-award-winning filmmaker
Robin Coste Lewis
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Taura Musgrove
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Maséqua Myers
Producer, youth arts educator, former Black arts center director
Eve L. Ewing
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Maséqua Myers
Eve L. Ewing collection
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Sabelo Narasimhan
NYC-based photographer and organizer
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Sabelo Narasimhan
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Meshell Ndegeocello
Accomplished musician and Grammy Award winner
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Meshell Ndegeocello
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Frances Negrón-Muntaner
Puerto Rican artist, professor, and cultural critic
Denice Frohman
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Frances Negrón-Muntaner
Denice Frohman collection
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Adrienne Nelson
First Black female federal judge in Oregon
Renée Watson
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Adrienne Nelson
Renée Watson collection
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Alondra Nelson
Renowned scholar, teacher, policy strategist, and award-winning author
Robin Coste Lewis
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Alondra Nelson
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Esther Newton
Anthropologist, historian, and author
Jenna "J" Wortham
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Esther Newton
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Achy Obejas
Lesbian novelist, poet, translator, and trailblazing journalist
Carolina De Robertis
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Achy Obejas
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Trinity Ordona
Activist, scholar, and foremother of the API lesbian movement
Carolina De Robertis
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Trinity Ordona
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Natalie Owens
Louisiana-born Pasadena resident and healthcare worker
Robin Coste Lewis
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Natalie Owens
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Ray Owens
Pastor, ethics professor, and advocate for education reform
Caleb Gayle
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Ray Owens
Caleb Gayle collection
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Andrés Ozzuna
Trans Latinx immigrant business owner, baker, and tango dancer
Caro De Robertis
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Andrés Ozzuna
Caro De Robertis collection
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Monica Palacios
Pioneering Chicana comedian and activist
Carolina De Robertis
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Monica Palacios
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Eleanor Payne
Former associate dean, community volunteer, and education advocate
Caleb Gayle
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Eleanor Payne
Caleb Gayle collection
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Larry Payne
Veteran, energy industry executive, and community servant
Caleb Gayle
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Larry Payne
Caleb Gayle collection
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Janetta Pegues
Chicago native, librarian, and community advocate
Eve Ewing
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Janetta Pegues
Eve Ewing collection
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Nelson D’Alerta Pérez
Drag performer, cosmetologist, and Cuban LGBTQ+ trailblazer
Caro De Robertis
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Nelson D’Alerta Pérez
Caro De Robertis collection
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Donna Personna
Activist, drag peformer, artist and trans rights champion
Carolina De Robertis
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Donna Personna
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Richard Pettiford
Educator, mentor to Black youth, and DJ
Renée Watson
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Richard Pettiford
Renée Watson collection
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Emma Pettiford-Pearson
Janice Henry
Carmen Spratley
New Mexico native, history keeper, and matriarch
Ellery Washington
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Emma Pettiford-Pearson
Janice Henry
Carmen Spratley
Ellery Washington collection
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Larry Phillips
Albuquerque native, retired General Electric employee, and business owner
Ellery Washington
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Larry Phillips
Ellery Washington collection
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Cryille Phipps
Maria-Elena Grant
Long-time partners and visitors of Cherry Grove
Jenna "J" Wortham
Collection
Cryille Phipps
Maria-Elena Grant
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Adolphe Pierre-Louis
Haitian-born photojournalist
Ellery Washington
Collection
Adolphe Pierre-Louis
Ellery Washington collection
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Lydia Polgreen
Candace Feit
Beach lovers and Provincetown enthusiasts
Jenna "J" Wortham
Collection
Lydia Polgreen
Candace Feit
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Joe Powdrell
Veteran, Albuquerque community leader, and NAACP President
Ellery Washington
Collection
Joe Powdrell
Ellery Washington collection
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Rita Powdrell
Historian, family business co-founder, and community researcher
Ellery Washington
Collection
Rita Powdrell
Ellery Washington collection
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Chiquita Prudhomme
Educator, community leader, and co-founder of Renewed Black Identity
April Reign
Collection
Chiquita Prudhomme
April Reign collection
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Josephine Quiñones
Brooklyn-born DJ and Philadelphia community prevention worker
Denice Frohman
Collection
Josephine Quiñones
Denice Frohman collection
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Pemon Rami
Arts organizer, political organizer, Black theatre advocate
Eve L. Ewing
Collection
Pemon Rami
Eve L. Ewing collection
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Rodger Randle
Politician, mayor, professor, democracy center director
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Rodger Randle
Caleb Gayle collection
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Jae Rice
Deputy CEO of Brave Space Alliance
Eve Ewing
Collection
Jae Rice
Eve Ewing collection
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Rosie Riddick
Civil rights activist, union founder, and city library board member
April Reign
Collection
Rosie Riddick
April Reign collection
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Mellanique Robicheaux
Tei Okamoto
Roomates, healthcare advocates, DJs, and community organizers
Jenna "J" Wortham
Collection
Mellanique Robicheaux
Tei Okamoto
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Shruronda Robinson
Entrepreneur and community advocate
April Reign
Collection
Shruronda Robinson
April Reign collection
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Nancy Rosado
Denice Frohman
Collection
Nancy Rosado
Denice Frohman collection
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Sheree Ross
Financial wealth literacy coach, author, and screenwriter
Jenna "J" Wortham
Collection
Sheree Ross
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Marsha Roy
Social justice advocate, nonprofit leader, and champion for educational equity
April Reign
Collection
Marsha Roy
April Reign collection
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Cheryl Russey
Long-time educator and Albuquerque native
Ellery Washington
Collection
Cheryl Russey
Ellery Washington collection
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Bamby Salcedo
Trans rights icon and founder of TransLatina Coalition
Carolina De Robertis
Collection
Bamby Salcedo
Carolina De Robertis collection
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Omowale Satterwhite
Community-building specialist, nonprofit founder, and Kellogg Fellow
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Omowale Satterwhite
Caleb Gayle collection
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Jah Sayers
PhD candidate, researcher, Riis Beach historian
Jenna "J" Wortham
Collection
Jah Sayers
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Anthony Scott
Senior pastor, social worker, activist for Tulsa Race Massacre remembrance
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Anthony Scott
Caleb Gayle collection
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Chino Scott-Chung
Trans rights advocate, veteran, and community builder
Caro De Robertis
Collection
Chino Scott-Chung
Caro De Robertis collection
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Brenda Shaughnessy
Award-winning poet and professor of English and creative writing
Robin Coste Lewis
Collection
Brenda Shaughnessy
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Joy Simmons
Renowned art collector, philanthropist, physician, and mentor
Robin Coste Lewis
Collection
Joy Simmons
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Shalanda Sims
Portland native, World Stage Theatre founder, and performer
Renée Watson
Collection
Shalanda Sims
Renée Watson collection
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Shawnte Sims
Maintenance supervisor, gospel choir leader, and community photographer
Renée Watson
Collection
Shawnte Sims
Renée Watson collection
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Melissa Smith-Hohnstein
Clinical director, adoptee, and child advocate
Renée Watson
Collection
Melissa Smith-Hohnstein
Renée Watson collection
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Tammy Smithers
Philanthropist, scholar, and and Juneteenth Museum collaborator
April Reign
Collection
Tammy Smithers
April Reign collection
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Peggy Sostand
Beaumont native and advocate for family history and community connection
April Reign
Collection
Peggy Sostand
April Reign collection
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Thomas Starke
LA native, former commercial driver, and case manager at Midnight Mission
Robin Coste Lewis
Collection
Thomas Starke
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Calvin Stephens
Texas-born teacher
April Reign
Collection
Calvin Stephens
April Reign collection
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Sandra Stephens
Civil rights officer and education advocate
April Reign
Collection
Sandra Stephens
April Reign collection
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Vada Tate
New Orleans native, government retiree, and world traveler
Robin Coste Lewis
Collection
Vada Tate
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Mariah Taylor
Portland community servant, clinic founder, and Oprah awardee
Renée Watson
Collection
Mariah Taylor
Renée Watson collection
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Wendy Thomas
Tulsa arts promoter and community development advocate
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Wendy Thomas
Caleb Gayle collection
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Beverly Thompson
Former Tulsa pastor, entrepreneur, and public school administrator
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Beverly Thompson
Caleb Gayle collection
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Lowell Thompson
Movie producer, artist, writer, and advertising pioneer
Eve Ewing
Collection
Lowell Thompson
Eve Ewing collection
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Francisco Treviño
Nonprofit leader and former head of Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Francisco Treviño
Caleb Gayle collection
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Alina Troyano
Playwright, performance artist, and actress
Denice Frohman
Collection
Alina Troyano
Denice Frohman collection
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Kitty Tsui
Poet, activist, former bodybuilder, and API lesbian movement pioneer
Caro De Robertis
Collection
Kitty Tsui
Caro De Robertis collection
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Nitza Tufiño
Muralist, activist, and founder of El Museo del Barrio
Denice Frohman
Collection
Nitza Tufiño
Denice Frohman collection
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Lana Turner-Addison
Educator, advocate for equity in education, and non-profit leader
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Lana Turner-Addison
Caleb Gayle collection
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Don Tyler
Pastor and community activist
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Don Tyler
Caleb Gayle collection
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Vivian Varela
Non-binary, two-spirit elder and queer rights champion
Caro De Robertis
Collection
Vivian Varela
Caro De Robertis collection
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Adela Vázquez
Trans rights activist, drag performer, and mentor
Caro De Robertis
Collection
Adela Vázquez
Caro De Robertis collection
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Myrna Villalobos
Nancy Rosado
Denice Frohman
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Myrna Villalobos
Nancy Rosado
Denice Frohman collection
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Linda Villarosa
Author and journalist spotlighting healthcare inequalities
Jenna "J" Wortham
Collection
Linda Villarosa
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Leonard Waites
Former D1 athlete, corporate manager, and MLK Commission director
Ellery Washington
Collection
Leonard Waites
Ellery Washington collection
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Donald Walker
Military veteran, dental hygienist, USPS worker, and New Mexico historian
Ellery Washington
Collection
Donald Walker
Ellery Washington collection
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Ron Wallace
Photographer, Christian leader, and publisher of Perspective magazine
Ellery Washington
Collection
Ron Wallace
Ellery Washington collection
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Nellie Ward
Trailblazing optician, cybersecurity professional, and educator
Ellery Washington
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Nellie Ward
Ellery Washington collection
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Clarence Washington
Retired engineer, faith-based author, and pastor
Ellery Washington
Collection
Clarence Washington
Ellery Washington collection
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Donna Washington
Health researcher, professor, and advocate for underserved populations
Robin Coste Lewis
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Donna Washington
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Janice Washington
Minister and musician
Ellery Washington
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Janice Washington
Ellery Washington collection
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Rose Washington-Jones
Educator and federal reserve deputy chair
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Rose Washington-Jones
Caleb Gayle collection
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Harry Waters
Actor, educator, and advocate for Black theater
Jenna "J" Wortham
Collection
Harry Waters
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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Ruby Watkins
Great Migration participant, community elder, and kindness advocate
Robin Coste Lewis
Collection
Ruby Watkins
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Floyd Webb
Film professional, photographer, and founder of Blacklight Festival
Eve Ewing
Collection
Floyd Webb
Eve Ewing collection
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Patricia Welch
Retired library head, African American Read-In founder, and radio co-host
Renée Watson
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Patricia Welch
Renée Watson collection
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Joy West
Chicago native and physician
Eve Ewing
Collection
Joy West
Eve Ewing collection
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Fresh "Lev" White
Compassion activist, diversity trainer, drag king, and trans advocate
Caro De Robertis
Collection
Fresh "Lev" White
Caro De Robertis collection
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Mary White
Educator and university chair
April Reign
Collection
Mary White
April Reign collection
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Edra Widener
Retired teacher and family matriarch
Robin Coste Lewis
Collection
Edra Widener
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Mike Widener
History professor of Black studies
Robin Coste Lewis
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Mike Widener
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Joseph Wignarajah
Jeya Wignarajah
Retired engineer, Unitarian Church member, and world travelers
Caleb Gayle
Collection
Joseph Wignarajah
Jeya Wignarajah
Caleb Gayle collection
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Robert Williams
Teacher, writer, and photographer
Robin Coste Lewis
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Robert Williams
Robin Coste Lewis collection
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Roxy Williamson
Teacher and Juneteenth advocate
April Reign
Collection
Roxy Williamson
April Reign collection
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Robin LaVerne Wilson
Filmmaker, activist, and choir member
April Reign
Collection
Robin LaVerne Wilson
April Reign collection
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Joycetta Woods
Arkansas-born telephone operator and Chicago resident
Eve Ewing
Collection
Joycetta Woods
Eve Ewing collection
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Quito Ziegler
Activist, photographer, and advocate for trans rights
Jenna "J" Wortham
Collection
Quito Ziegler
Jenna "J" Wortham collection
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