Themes:
Non-Profits
Elections in EPA
Education - Nairobi Schools
Gentrification
People of EPA
Political Activism & Social Justice - Civil Rights & Black Power Movement
Arts & Culture
Nairobi Movement
Notable Visitors
Youth Programs
Community Events & Celebrations - Kwanzaa
Subjects:
Nozipo Wobogo, East Palo Alto Sanitary District, Nairobi College, Israel Harris, Vulindlela Wobogo, Joe Washington, Aminifu , Omowale Satterwhite, Sisters of Tomorrow, Nairobi Messengers, Bob Hoover
Date of Creation or Publication:
7/1/2019
Creator
Jesse Norfleet
Donor
Nairobi EPA Advocates
Nairobi College Reunion Committee
Language
English
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Interview of Nozipo & Vulindlela Wobogo by Jesse Norfleet. Topics include: why they came to EPA in 1968, working at Drew Health Center, Vulindela's political activism, housing, involvement with Nairobi College, helping Warren Hayman get elected, music festival organized by Joe Washington, Black leaders visiting EPA, Kwanzaa, community as extended family, Sisters of Tomorrow, Vulindela as first manager of East Palo Alto Sanitary District, and others.
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