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.

Trevor Burrowes Interview

Interview of Trevor Burrowes by Meda Okelo. Topics discussed include the Black Power Movement, Ed...

Donna & Joe Rutherford Interview

Interview of Donna and Joe Rutherford by Meda Okelo. Topics discussed include their journey to...

Betsy Yanez Interview

Interview of Betsy Yanez by Meda Okelo. Topics discussed include her journey to EPA, OEPA,...

LaDoris Cordell Interview

Interview of LaDoris Cordell by Sydney Jackson. Topics discussed include Cordell's journey to...

Luis Guzman Interview

Interview of Luis Guzman by Ruben Avelar. Topics discussed include Guzman coming to EPA but...

Chris Bischof Interview

Interview of Chris Bischof, the principal of Eastside College Preparatory School, by Ruben...

Michael Uhila Interview

Interview of Michael Uhila by Sisilia Afungia. Topics discussed include growing up in EPA,...

Edrick Haggans Interview

Interview of Edrick Haggans by Ruben Avelar. Topics discussed include joining the Air Force and...

David Rages, Sr. Interview

Interview of David Rages, Sr. by Meda Okelo. Topics discussed include Rages' journey to EPA,...

Sharon Williams Interview

Interview of Sharon Williams by Ruben Avelar. Topics discussed include coming to EPA, Costaño...

Thomas Dailey Interview

Interview of Thomas Dailey by Meda Okelo. Topics discussed include Dailey's journey to EPA,...

Estela Guerrero Interview

Interview of Estella Guerrero by Ruben Avelar. Topics discussed include growing up in EPA,...

Nate Branch Interview

Interview of Nate Branch by Sharifa Wilson. Topics discussed include Branch's journey to EPA;...

Bob Hoover Interview

Interview of Robert "Bob" Hoover by Ruben Avelar. Topics discussed include Hoover's journey to...

Ofelia Bello Interview

Interview of Ofelia Bello, the Executive Director of Youth United for Community Action (YUCA)...

Anthony Cortez Interview

Interview of Anthony Cortez by Ruben Avelar. Topics discussed include Cortez growing up in EPA,...

Mel Harris Interview

Interview between Mel Harris by Sharifa Wilson. Topics discussed include Harris' involvement with...

Saree Mading Interview

Interview of Saree Mading by Barbara Noparstak. Topics discussed include growing up in EPA,...

David & Nancy Tangitau Interview

Interview of David and Nancy Tangitau by Sisilia Afungia. Topics discussed include the Tongan...

Joyce King Interview

Interview of Joyce King by Sharifa Wilson and Sydney Jackson. Topics discussed include King's...

Kenia Najar Interview

Interview of Kenia Najar by Ruben Avelar. Topics discussed include the Latinx community's...

Ken Jones Interview

Interview of Ken Jones by Meda Okelo. Topics discussed include Ravenswood High School, Nairobi...

Rose Jacobs Gibson Interview

Interview of Rose Jacobs Gibson by Meda Okelo. Topics discussed include Ravenswood High School,...

Diana Bloch Interview

Interview of Diana Bloch by Dianne Otterby. Topics discussed include housing and the creation of...

Faye Bassette Interview

Interview of Faye Bassette by Dianne Otterby. Topics discussed include Ravenswood High School,...

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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).