Themes:
Political Activism & Social Justice
Incorporation - 1980 & After
Community Events & Celebrations - Collard Greens Festival
Notable Visitors
Education - Nairobi Schools
People of EPA
Subjects:
Nelson Mandela, Ravenswood City School District, Omowale Satterwhite, Shule Ya Taita, Nobantu Ankoanda, Sharifa Wilson, William Shockley, Shule Mandela Academy, Vulindlela Wobogo
Date of Creation or Publication:
1/4/2024
Creator
Sharifa Wilson
Donor
Dr. Nobantu Ankoanda
Language
English
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Interview of Dr. Mama Nobantu Ankoanda by Sharifa Wilson in Atlanta, Georgia. Topics include: arrival in EPA in 1971; starting her own school out of frustration with Ravenswood City School District; Shule Ya Taifa; uniqueness of Shule schools & curriculum; Nelson Mandela visit; protesting William Shockley at Stanford; incorporation; influential people; what makes EPA unique, starting the Collard Green Festival; vision for EPA; and others.
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