COMMUNITY VOICES
In this collection, you’ll hear directly from residents about their connection to East Palo Alto and its vibrant history.

The Oral History Project

This is your opportunity to share your history with us through oral storytelling. Describe your role with or perspective on a particular historical milestone.
Diana Bloch In-Person Interview
Interview between Dianne Otterby and Diana Bloch. Topics discussed include housing and the creati...
Tangitau Family Zoom Interview
Zoom interview between Sesilia Afungia and David and Nancy Tangitau. Topics discussed include the...
Faye Bassette Zoom Interview
Zoom interview between Dianne Otterby and Faye Bassette. Topics discussed include Ravenswood High...
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The People of East Palo Alto

As part of The People of East Palo Alto series, you’ll discover video profiles of current and former residents sharing their experiences and perspectives on the past, present, and future of their hometown (or the town they call home).
Adrien Henderson
Profile of Adrien Henderson as a part of The People of East Palo Alto video series. Created by Id...
Miriam Yapanqui
Raised in EPA, Yapanqui is the Executive Director of Nuestra Casa, a non-profit organization that...
Heleine Grewe
Growing up in EPA, Grewe appreciated the close family connection that the city allowed and wants ...
James "J.T." Taylor
James “JT” Taylor is a community figure, neighborhood historian, and long time East Palo Alto res...
SCAPE Martinez
Known by the mononym “SCAPE,” Martinez has been using art to engage with the community since the ...
Shawneece Stevenson
Stevenson knew EPA was a special community when she moved here 23 years ago and was welcomed with...
Ofelia Bello
Born and raised in EPA, Bello is committed to her community and has been the Executive Director o...
Eugene Jackson
An EPA native, Jackson is committed to improving EPA through his work with Live in Peace, a local...
Patricia "Pat" Foster
Foster has been fighting for EPA since its incorporation and served as EPA’s mayor from 2001-2006...
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