Oral History

Onira Tarés Parham Interview

Themes:
Subjects:
Teirrah McNair, Omowale Satterwhite, Akil Ajamu, Sisters of Tomorrow, Nobantu Ankoanda, Onira Tarés Parham, Summer City Government Camp, Shule Ya Taifa
Date of Creation or Publication:
1/5/2024
Creator
Sharifa Wilson
Donor
Onira Tarés Parham
Language
English
Copyright Statement:
Interview of Onira Tarés Parham by Sharifa Wilson in Atlanta, Georgia. Topics include: being raised in EPA until around 10 years old eventually going to Howard University and Georgia; the spirit of East Palo Alto; how growing up in EPA influenced her career in acting; key influencers including Mama Nobantu Ankoanda, Omowale Satterwhite, Baba Akil Ajamu, and Mama Teirrah McNair; cultural education at Shule Ya Taifa; vision for and specialness of EPA; and other topics.

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