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EPA HAS Reception with Wangari Maathai
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EPA HAS Reception with Wangari Maathai
Photograph of reception hosted by EPA HAS with African environmental and political activist Wangari Maathai.
Photographs from Wangari Maathai's Visit to East Palo Alto in 2006
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Photographs from Wangari Maathai's Visit to East Palo Alto in 2006
Photographs from Wangari Maathai's visit to East Palo Alto. Photos depict Wangari Maathai, Pat Foster, and Ruben Abrica.
Jackson Gets Warm Reception - Peninsula Times Tribune
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Jackson Gets Warm Reception - Peninsula Times Tribune
Article about Democratic presidential candidate Jesse Jackson’s visit to East Palo Alto.
Governor Pete Wilson at Bell Street Park
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Governor Pete Wilson at Bell Street Park
Photographs of CA Governor Pete Wilson visiting EPA during a re-election campaign in 1994. Governor Wilson discussed the High Crime Response Team that he...
The Dance Master - Peninsula Times Tribune
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The Dance Master - Peninsula Times Tribune
Brief article about dancer, anthropologist, and educator Katherine Dunham attending a dance performance in her honor at the East Palo Alto Municipal Services...
Workshop with Katherine Dunham
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Workshop with Katherine Dunham
Photographs from a workshop at the Ravenswood High School Auditorium with Katherine Dunham.
Juanita Croft Interview
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Juanita Croft Interview
Interview of Juanita Croft by Jesse Norfleet about Nairobi College. Topics include: her schooling before attending Nairobi College in 1969; her mentor Mary...
Tongan cop seeks help - San Jose Mercury News
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Tongan cop seeks help - San Jose Mercury News
Article about the Chief Inspector of the Kingdom of Tonga visiting East Palo Alto. He came to ask community leaders to help prevent Tongan young people from...
A new field of dreams - Daily News
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A new field of dreams - Daily News
Article about the dedication of a newly renovated baseball field at Jack Farrell Park paid for by the San Francisco Giants Community Fund, Good Tidings...
A Sunday with Wangari Maathai Ceremonial Tree Planting Program
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A Sunday with Wangari Maathai Ceremonial Tree Planting Program
Program from the ceremonial tree planting with Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai. The ceremonial tree planting was organized by Canopy as a part of their 10th...
A Sunday with Wangari Maathai Photo Book
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A Sunday with Wangari Maathai Photo Book
Photographs from a compiled photo book of Noble Laureate Wangari Maathai's visit to East Palo Alto and ceremonial tree planting. The tree planting ceremony...
Photographs from President Clinton's visit to East Palo Alto's Plugged In
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Photographs from President Clinton's visit to East Palo Alto's Plugged In
Photographs from President Bill Clinton's visit to East Palo Alto's Plugged In. Guests also include Rev. Jesse Jackson, Mayor Sharifa Wilson, and Plugged In...
Coretta Scott King's visit to Ravenswood Middle School Graduation
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Coretta Scott King's visit to Ravenswood Middle School Graduation
Photographs from Coretta Scott King's visit to Ravenswood Middle School graduation. Photos depict Coretta Scott King giving a commencement speech, King arm...
HP marks East Palo Alto computer initiative - San Jose Mercury News
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HP marks East Palo Alto computer initiative - San Jose Mercury News
Article describes visit to East Palo Alto by Carly Fiorina, head of Hewlett-Packard, and Michael Capellas, formerly with Compaq, to celebrate HP's Small...
Fiorina reaffirms pledge to giving - San Jose Mercury News
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Fiorina reaffirms pledge to giving - San Jose Mercury News
Article describes visit to East Palo Alto by Carly Fiorina, head of Hewlett-Packard, and Michael Capellas, formerly with Compaq, to reaffirm their commitment...
Embrace Tech, President Urges East Palo Alto - San Jose Mercury News
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Embrace Tech, President Urges East Palo Alto - San Jose Mercury News
Article about President Bill Clinton's visit to EPA's Plugged In and his encouragement for the local community of young professionals to invest in technology...
Clinton Lauds Connection of Business, Community - San Jose Mercury News
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Clinton Lauds Connection of Business, Community - San Jose Mercury News
Article about President Clinton's visit to EPA's Plugged In as he brought awareness to the digital divide. Covers Clinton and Fiorina's encouragement of...
Bala Ba College Students Performing at the 1986 City Celebration
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Bala Ba College Students Performing at the 1986 City Celebration
Photograph of Bala Ba College Students Performing at the 1986 City Celebration
Zakiya Carr Johnson Interview
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Zakiya Carr Johnson Interview
Interview of Zakiya Carr Johnson, the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the U.S. Department of State, by Sharifa Wilson. She was in town to speak at...
Offensive against crime is 'success' - San Francisco Chronicle
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Offensive against crime is 'success' - San Francisco Chronicle
Article about Attorney General Jerry Brown coming to East Palo Alto to celebrate the success of a nine-month crackdown on crime since the state, the city and...
Randall Brothers Interview
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Randall Brothers Interview
Interview of the five Randall brothers (Walter T. Randall Jr, Andre M. Randall, Stephen E. Randall, Lawrence G. Randall, Derek A. Randall) by Meda Okelo....
Martha Goodwill-Murray Hanks Interview
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Martha Goodwill-Murray Hanks Interview
Interview of Martha Goodwill-Murray Hanks by Jesse Norfleet about the Nairobi schools. Topics include: working at Nairobi Day School, Muhammad Ali visit to...
Dr. Mama Nobantu Ankoanda Interview
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Dr. Mama Nobantu Ankoanda Interview
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...
Martha Hanks Interview
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Martha Hanks Interview
Interview of Martha Hanks by Meda Okelo. Topics include how she arrived in East Palo Alto; her education at Kavanaugh, Green Oaks and Ravenswood High School;...
The Peninsula Gazette - Vol. 2 No. 17
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The Peninsula Gazette - Vol. 2 No. 17
An issue of The Peninsula Gazette covers The Majestics and The Fantastic Two Plus One in the Battle of the Bands at Ravenswood High School, the Ravenswood...
Larry Wade & Donald Smothers Interview
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Larry Wade & Donald Smothers Interview
Interview of Larry Wade & Donald Smothers by Jesse Norfleet about Ravenswood High School. Topics include:Wade's immigation fro SF to EPA in 1948 and...
Henry "Hank" Organ Interview
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Henry "Hank" Organ Interview
Interview of Henry "Hank" Organ by Meda Okelo. Topics include: moving to East Palo Alto, living at Light Tree Apartments, early thoughts of incorporation,...
Nozipo & Vulindlela Wobogo Interview
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Nozipo & Vulindlela Wobogo Interview
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...
Mama Dee Uhila Interview
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Mama Dee Uhila Interview
Interview of Mama Dee Uhila by Sisilia Afungia. Topics include: migration to EPA from San Mateo in the 1970s, migration of Pacific Islanders in the 1970s and...
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