Frank J. Omowale Satterwhite Interview

Meda Okelo

Oral History Work

Frank J. Omowale Satterwhite Interview

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Interview of Frank J. Omowale Satterwhite by Meda Okelo. Topics include: volunteering in EPA in 1967 through the Stanford Black Student Union; first impressions of EPA; helping to create Nairobi College with Bob Hoover and others; getting involved in government to push for incorporation; experience on the Municipal Council; Bob Hoover and Floating Crap Game; Warren Hayman; other notable people; leading the East Palo Alto Citizens Committee for Incorporation (EPACCI); detailing of the process for incorporation; why there was opposition; challenges faced by first City Council; lack of economic development and rise in crime; Mayor Sharifa Wilson and Council’s plan to solve crime; his role in the Hewlett Foundation’s Neighborhood Improvement Initiative in EPA in 2000; growing racial tensions from 2015-2025; Bloomhouse starting EPACA; his thoughts on the future of EPA; final thoughts on incorporation; and other topics.

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