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Hugo Alar Bravo Interview
oral-history
Hugo Alar Bravo Interview
Interview of Hugo Alar Bravo by Meda Okelo. Topics include: arriving in EPA from the Philippines in 1962; how he got his name; working at local flower...
Iliana Nicholas Interview
oral-history
Iliana Nicholas Interview
Interview of Iliana Nicholas by Meda Okelo. Topics include: family migrated from Mexico; born in SF and moved to EPA in early 90s following an aunt; lived in...
Dorothy Romes Interview
oral-history
Dorothy Romes Interview
Interview of Dorothy Romes by Meda Okelo. Topics include: migration to EPA in the mid-60s, the Child Development Center, EPA in the 70s, memories of the...
Ray Askew
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Ray Askew
Ray Askew shares a unique story of how he purchased the home he still lives in from a friend in the 1970’s by just taking over the mortgage. Profile of Ray...
Paulina Del Toro
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Paulina Del Toro
Meet former East Palo Alto resident Paulina Del Toro. Profile of Paulina Del Toro is a part of The People of East Palo Alto video series. Created by...
Leonardo Huerta
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Leonardo Huerta
Meet East Palo Alto resident Leonardo Huerta. His family immigrated to EPA in the 1960’s from Mexico City. Profile of Leonardo Huerta is a part of The People...
Dominique Pearson
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Dominique Pearson
Meet East Palo Alto resident Dominique Pearson who is representing University Village, aka The Ville, and sharing her family’s intergenerational story....
Thandiwe Jennifer Lyons
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Thandiwe Jennifer Lyons
Meet East Palo Alto resident Thandiwe Jennifer Lyons. Profile of Thandiwe Jennifer Lyons is a part of The People of East Palo Alto video series. Created by...
Dress Worn by Barbara Mouton
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Dress Worn by Barbara Mouton
Dress owned and worn by Barbara Mouton. This dress was a part of EPACA's "Changemakers of EPA: Past, Present, Future" exhibit.
Interview with Omowale Satterwhite
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Interview with Omowale Satterwhite
David Skidmore interview with Omowale Satterwhite on December 9, 2020 about relationship between struggles for incorporation and rent control in early 1980s....
Wildflowers Institute Fellows from East Palo Alto
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Wildflowers Institute Fellows from East Palo Alto
Profiles of five Wildflowers Institute fellows from East Palo Alto: Benjamin "Ben" Ahmad, Larry Moody, Luis Avelar, Marcelino Lopez, and Pedro Robles.
Robert Hoover 90th Birthday Celebration
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Robert Hoover 90th Birthday Celebration
Video of the community celebration in honor of Robert Hoover's 90th birthday at the Four Season hotel in EPA. Friends made speeches and honored Hoover's life...
Tommie Roberts Retirement from Ravenswood Little League
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Tommie Roberts Retirement from Ravenswood Little League
Photographs of Tommie Roberts retiring from Ravenswood Little League. Include a photo fo Mr. Roberts with his wife, Mamie Roberts.
Shawneece Stevenson
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Shawneece Stevenson
Stevenson knew EPA was a special community when she moved here 23 years ago and was welcomed with open arms. As a member of the Sequoia Union High School...
Patricia "Pat" Foster
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Patricia "Pat" Foster
Foster has been fighting for EPA since its incorporation and served as EPA’s mayor from 2001-2006. Foster is the founder and Executive Director of Girls to...
Ofelia Bello
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Ofelia Bello
Born and raised in EPA, Bello is committed to her community and has been the Executive Director of Youth United for Community Action (YUCA) since 2019. Bello...
James "J.T." Taylor
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James "J.T." Taylor
James “JT” Taylor is a community figure, neighborhood historian, and long time East Palo Alto resident. This profile of James "J.T." Taylor as a part of...
Heleine Grewe
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Heleine Grewe
Growing up in EPA, Grewe appreciated the close family connection that the city allowed and wants residents to fight to keep EPA a tight-knit...
Eugene Jackson
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Eugene Jackson
An EPA native, Jackson is committed to improving EPA through his work with Live in Peace, a local nonprofit committed to helping young adults reclaim the...
Adrien Henderson
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Adrien Henderson
Profile of Adrien Henderson as a part of The People of East Palo Alto video series. Created by Idea2Form for the EPA Community Archive. Henderson is a...
Mayor RB Jones - 1999
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Mayor RB Jones - 1999
Photographs of Mayor RB Jones at a 1999 farewell for Rent Stabilization Board staff person Calvin Whittaker.
Donna McCraney's 50th Birthday Party
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Donna McCraney's 50th Birthday Party
Photographs from Donna McCraney's 50th Birthday. McCraney founded Bala Ba. Party attendees included McCraney's husband, Kenn Cavanaugh, Shadidi Harding,...
Elizabeth Jackson and William Webster
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Elizabeth Jackson and William Webster
Photograph featuring (left to right) Jane Howell, William Webster, Stewart Hyland, Magda Escobar, and Elizabeth Jackson in front of an ice cream truck in EPA.
Elizabeth Jackson and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
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Elizabeth Jackson and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
Photograph featuring Elizabeth Jackson with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo. Figures in back include EPA City Manager Alvin James, Frank Benest (City Manager of...
Elizabeth Jackson and Barbara Mouton
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Elizabeth Jackson and Barbara Mouton
Photograph of Elizabeth Jackson and Barbara Mouton holding an unknown certificate.
Miriam Yapanqui
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Miriam Yapanqui
Raised in EPA, Yapanqui is the Executive Director of Nuestra Casa, a non-profit organization that is committed to uplifting Latino families in East Palo Alto...
Program from the Memorial of Edward R. Becks
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Program from the Memorial of Edward R. Becks
Program from the memorial of Edward R. Becks/Jomo Sandili at the Onetta Harris Community Center in Menlo Park. Program included a drum and flute eulogy,...
Dr. Omowale Satterwhite with Rebecca Matthews
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Dr. Omowale Satterwhite with Rebecca Matthews
Photograph of Dr. Omowale Satterwhite with Rebecca Matthews
Dr. Omowale Satterwhite at OEPA Event
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Dr. Omowale Satterwhite at OEPA Event
Photograph of Dr. Omowale Satterwhite during an event at OEPA.
Plaque from EPA City Council Honoring Dr. Omowale Satterwhite
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Plaque from EPA City Council Honoring Dr. Omowale Satterwhite
Plaque from the EPA City Council honoring Dr. Omowale Satterwhite and his contributions to the community. Presented by Mayor Duane Bay on Bastille Day 2002.
Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition for William Webster
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Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition for William Webster
Two certificates of Special Congressional Recognition awarded to William Webster from his outstanding service to the community of EPA. Signed by...
Certificates of Appreciation to William Webster from the City of EPA
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Certificates of Appreciation to William Webster from the City of EPA
Certificates of Appreciation to William Webster from the City of EPA. Acknowledges his contributions to the community at large, the Measure C oversight...
Program for the Anniversary of Barbara Mouton's Passing
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Program for the Anniversary of Barbara Mouton's Passing
Program for the First Anniversary of Barbara Mouton's entrance into eternity, organized by EPA Council of Tenants (EPACT). Reverse features photograph of...
EPA Librarian Eileen Retirement Party
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EPA Librarian Eileen Retirement Party
Photographs from the retirement part for EPA Librarian Eileen in August 2001. Photographs feature other library staff members and Meda Okelo.
Carmen's Goodbye Party
photo-gallery
Carmen's Goodbye Party
Photographs from Carmen's goodbye party in the EPA community room. Guests included Meda Okelo, Jesse Norfleet, and others.
Unsung Latinx Heroes Event at EPA Library
photo-gallery
Unsung Latinx Heroes Event at EPA Library
Photographs from an event at the EPA Library celebrating unsung Latinx heroes in October 1993. Featured participants include Ruben Avelar, Georgina Peraza,...
EPA Library Patrons & Staff - 1993
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EPA Library Patrons & Staff - 1993
Photographs of EPA Library patrons and staff members in 1993. Photos include volunteer Greg Hall in June 1993.
EPA Library Patrons & Staff - 1992
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EPA Library Patrons & Staff - 1992
Photographs of EPA Library patrons and staff members from throughout 1992.
Palo Alto Park: Where Workingmen are Living - Peninsula Times Tribune
newspaper
Palo Alto Park: Where Workingmen are Living - Peninsula Times Tribune
Article about EPA's Palo Alto Park neighborhood. Part of a series on Peninsula neighborhoods. Discusses the home values, occupations of Palo Alto Park...
Articles about Herbert Rhodes - Ravenswood Post
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Articles about Herbert Rhodes - Ravenswood Post
Brief articles about EPA leader Herbert Rhodes. Covers his appointment as the minority employment representative at Stanford University and a speech Rhodes...
Decorating the Municipal Building Christmas Tree - Ravenswood Post
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Decorating the Municipal Building Christmas Tree - Ravenswood Post
Photograph of Letha Powell decorating the Christmas tree at the San Mateo County EPA Municipal Service Building. The tree was donated by the San Mateo County...
Nicholson Goes to New York - San Mateo County Advocate
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Nicholson Goes to New York - San Mateo County Advocate
Article about EPA resident and Miss EPA 1975, Diane Nicholson, competing in an international modeling contest sponsored by the American Modeling Association...
E. Palo Altan Crowned Foothill Homecoming Queen - Palo Alto Times
newspaper
E. Palo Altan Crowned Foothill Homecoming Queen - Palo Alto Times
Article about EPA's Gwen Jackson being crowned the Foothill Junior College homecoming queen. Jackson attended Sunnyvale High School and worked at the...
East Palo Alto Filmwriter Gets Her Big Break - Peninsula Times Tribune
newspaper
East Palo Alto Filmwriter Gets Her Big Break - Peninsula Times Tribune
Article about EPA mother Elaine Haygood. Includes interview with Haygood, an overview of the script she's working on, and her path to the American Film...
A Birthday Celebration - Peninsula Times Tribune
newspaper
A Birthday Celebration - Peninsula Times Tribune
Photograph of Annie Foster during her 100th birthday party. Photo features Foster with four generations of family and mentions that she received a letter...
In Memory of Ida Mae Daniel
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In Memory of Ida Mae Daniel
Program for a memorial service in honor of Ida Mae Daniel. While in EPA, Daniel founded the Art and Travel Club and was a chartered member of M.E.E. and the...
Cordell in Line for Judgeship - Peninsula Times Tribune
newspaper
Cordell in Line for Judgeship - Peninsula Times Tribune
Article about LaDoris Cordell being named a Santa Clara County Municipal Court judge by Gov. Edmund Brown Jr.. This was a newly created judgeship and Cordell...
Student Affairs Assistant Dean - Ebony Magazine
newspaper
Student Affairs Assistant Dean - Ebony Magazine
Profile of LaDoris Cordell as the new assistant dean for student affairs at Stanford University Law School. Mentions that the position acts as a recruitment...
East P.A. Attorney Gets Law School Post - Palo Alto Times
newspaper
East P.A. Attorney Gets Law School Post - Palo Alto Times
Brief article about the appointment of LaDoris Cordell to the assistant dean for student affairs at Stanford Law School. Includes a summary of Cordell's...
She Fights for the Rights of Blacks - Peninsula Times Tribune
newspaper
She Fights for the Rights of Blacks - Peninsula Times Tribune
Article about LaDoris Cordell's work at Stanford University Law School and her private practice in EPA. Discusses her involvement with Angela Davis' trial in...
Making Waves on the Air - Peninsula Times Tribune
newspaper
Making Waves on the Air - Peninsula Times Tribune
Article about local channel 5's latest news anchor addition being East Palo Altan Anna Chavez. Chavez was previously an anchor for Channel 7 local news, but...
East P.A. Senior Marks 107th year - Palo Alto Times
newspaper
East P.A. Senior Marks 107th year - Palo Alto Times
Article about EPA's Clem Campbell celebrating his107th birthday. Outlines Campbell's living relatives, hobbies, and profession prior to retirement. Includes...
Reader Salutes Mrs. Branch, Urges Community Backing - unknown publication
newspaper
Reader Salutes Mrs. Branch, Urges Community Backing - unknown publication
Letter to the editor from Ruth Sampson about the recession and Oneida "Mother" Branch's work to alleviate the burdens and stressors of others. The letter...
George Abrams Appointed Urban Affairs Coordinator - Ravenswood Post
newspaper
George Abrams Appointed Urban Affairs Coordinator - Ravenswood Post
Article about George Abrams being appointed as the urban affairs coordinator in the San Francisco headquarters of Bank of America following two and a half...
Death touches many people beyond victims - Peninsula Times Tribune
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Death touches many people beyond victims - Peninsula Times Tribune
Article about the heroic acts of Lee Romes and those he left behind following his death, including his mother, EPA resident Dorothy Romes. Lists Romes'...
A Trip That Changed Their Lives - Peninsula Times Tribune
newspaper
A Trip That Changed Their Lives - Peninsula Times Tribune
Article about a trip to Ghana by Barbara Mouton, Carmaleit Oakes, and 11 other East Palo residents.
East Palo Altan's First Steps Into the Movies - Peninsula Times Tribune
newspaper
East Palo Altan's First Steps Into the Movies - Peninsula Times Tribune
Article about the success of EPA's Allan Dean Moore
Resume for Barbara A. Mouton
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Resume for Barbara A. Mouton
Resume listing Barbara Mouton's professional accomplishments, government experience, and education.
Social Justice Issues at Heart of East Palo Altan's Work - San Francisco Chronicle
newspaper
Social Justice Issues at Heart of East Palo Altan's Work - San Francisco Chronicle
This article in the San Francisco Chronicle covers Omowale Satterwhite's social justice and activism work in East Palo Alto and the greater Bay Area.
Senior Citizen Who Deserves More than Just Cursory Glance - Times Tribune
newspaper
Senior Citizen Who Deserves More than Just Cursory Glance - Times Tribune
Article about the life and achievements of Carmeleit Oakes.
She's a Catalyst for Black Student Groups at Stanford: Profile of Faye Knox - The Palo Altan
newspaper
She's a Catalyst for Black Student Groups at Stanford: Profile of Faye Knox - The Palo Altan
A profile of EPA native and Stanford alum Faye Knox, the director of Stanford's Black Community Services center, assistant dean of student affairs and...
Invitation for Mayor Barbara Mouton to participate in the program for the 1986 National Conference of Black Mayors
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Invitation for Mayor Barbara Mouton to participate in the program for the 1986 National Conference of Black Mayors
Letter from inviting Mayor Barbara Mouton to briefly speak at the 1986 National Conference of Black Mayors, held in Atlantic City, New Jersey on April 9-12,...
Resolution from San Mateo Board of Supervisors Honoring Dr. Omowale Satterwhite
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Resolution from San Mateo Board of Supervisors Honoring Dr. Omowale Satterwhite
Resolution from San Mateo County Board of Supervisors honoring Dr. Omowale Satterwhite for his retirement. Mentions his dedication to implementing change in...
Signed Cover of El Ravenswood Magazine - Vol. 1, No. 1
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Signed Cover of El Ravenswood Magazine - Vol. 1, No. 1
Signed large format cover of the inaugural issue of El Ravenswood magazine featuring an image of a local Eagle Scout. Cover is signed by friends and...
Racial Characteristics for East Palo Alto - 1990 Census
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Racial Characteristics for East Palo Alto - 1990 Census
Racial characteristics for the population of East Palo Alto from the 1990 census. Lists the demographic break down for the city of EPA based on ethnicity and...
Fred Dorn
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Fred Dorn
Photograph of Fred Dorn at the 1986 City Anniversary Celebration
Former City Manager Jerry Groomes
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Former City Manager Jerry Groomes
Photograph of former City Manager Jerry Groomes and Barbara Noparstak
Four Young Children in East Palo Alto
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Four Young Children in East Palo Alto
Photograph of four young children holding presents in East Palo Alto. Children include Sylvia Robles, Lorraine Disan, Greg Robinson, and Cynthia Robinson.
R.B. Jones
photograph
R.B. Jones
Photograph of R.B. Jones
William Webster
photograph
William Webster
Photograph of William Webster
Marge Wallace
photograph
Marge Wallace
Photograph of Marge Wallace
Lois Frontino
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Lois Frontino
Photograph of Lois Frontino
Jerry Groomes and Ron Sibley
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Jerry Groomes and Ron Sibley
Photograph of Jerry Groomes and Ron Sibley
Mavis Knox
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Mavis Knox
Photograph of Mavis Knox
Myrtle Walker
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Myrtle Walker
Photograph of Myrtle Walker
Nevida Butler
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Nevida Butler
Photograph of Nevida Butler
Barbara Mouton
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Barbara Mouton
Photograph of Barbara Mouton giving a speech.
Ed and Charlotte Becks
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Ed and Charlotte Becks
Photograph of Bob and Charlotte Hoover with two children during the holidays.
Bob Hoover
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Bob Hoover
Photograph of Bob Hoover
Mama Dee Uhila
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Mama Dee Uhila
Photograph of Mama Dee Uhila
Cecil Reeves
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Cecil Reeves
Photograph of Cecil Reeves
Patrick Brock
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Patrick Brock
Photograph of Patrick Brock
Stephanie Smith
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Stephanie Smith
Photograph of Stephanie Smith
Hat Worn by William Webster
clothing
Hat Worn by William Webster
William Webster was frequently seen wearing this hat around EPA at social events and while working on housing related issues. This artifact was on display as...
Common Ground Newsletter - September 2001
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Common Ground Newsletter - September 2001
September 2001 issue of the Common Ground Newsletter on EPA's housing and community issues. Includes updates on free housing law clinics at EPA Community Law...
California Legislative Assembly Certificate of Recognition for William Webster
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California Legislative Assembly Certificate of Recognition for William Webster
Certificate of Recognition awarded to William Webster by the California Legislative Assembly for his commitment to the EPA community and service on the EPA...
Plaques of Recognition for William Webster and EPA CAN DO
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Plaques of Recognition for William Webster and EPA CAN DO
Plaques of Recognition for William Webster's service to EPA CAN DO as the Chairman of the Housing Committee. Includes a plaque from the grand opening...
Certificates of Appointment and Appreciation for William Webster and the EPA Rent Stabilization Board
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Certificates of Appointment and Appreciation for William Webster and the EPA Rent Stabilization Board
Certificates of Appointment and Appreciation awarded to William Webster for his work with the EPA Rent Stabilization Board. Many of these were awarded by the...
Police Brutality Probed in East P.A., Girl Files Complaint - Palo Alto Times
newspaper
Police Brutality Probed in East P.A., Girl Files Complaint - Palo Alto Times
Article about Deputy James Burns remaining on the job despite an ongoing brutality investigation alleging he pulled out the braids of EPA youth Neomi...
Girl Claims Deputy Pulled Out Her Hair - Palo Alto Times
newspaper
Girl Claims Deputy Pulled Out Her Hair - Palo Alto Times
Article about EPA youth Neomi Williams claiming that a fist full of her braids were pulled out by a San Mateo County Sheriff's deputy. Williams was...
Brian Sylvia, 41, East P.A. Rent Board Chairman - San Jose Mercury News
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Brian Sylvia, 41, East P.A. Rent Board Chairman - San Jose Mercury News
Article about EPA affordable housing advocate, community activist, and EPA rent board chairman Brian Sylvia passing away at age 41. Lists his greatest...
Ravenswood High School Students
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Ravenswood High School Students
Photograph of three Ravenswood High School students - Ana Montes, Edie Avelar, and Estela Guerrero.
Community Bids Farewell to Tireless Volunteer - Peninsula Times Tribune
newspaper
Community Bids Farewell to Tireless Volunteer - Peninsula Times Tribune
Article about the passing of Onetta Mae Harris, a tireless volunteer in the East of Bayshore community and a founder of the Charles Drew Medical-Dental Center.
One Woman's War Against Cancer Focuses on the Black Community - Peninsula Times Tribune
newspaper
One Woman's War Against Cancer Focuses on the Black Community - Peninsula Times Tribune
An article from the Peninsula Times Tribune about Bertha Price, the public information officer at EPA's Drew Medical Center. Discusses the possible creation...
Council hopeful gets support from local officials - Palo Alto Daily News
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Council hopeful gets support from local officials - Palo Alto Daily News
Article about the candidates for the two open East Palo Alto City Council seats in the November, 5, 2002 election. Includes whether the candidates are likely...
Court Skinner for EPA City Council Flyer
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Court Skinner for EPA City Council Flyer
Flyer in English and Spanish encouraging people to vote for Court Skinner for EPA City Council. Lists Skinner's involvement in the EPA community and causes...
7 Seek to Lead a City in Transition - Palo Alto Weekly
newspaper
7 Seek to Lead a City in Transition - Palo Alto Weekly
Profile of the seven EPA City Council candidates - Lisa Gauthier, Steward Hyland, Webster Lincoln, Antonio Lopez, Juan Mendez, Larry Moody, and Carlos...
Nevida Butler Retirement Party
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Nevida Butler Retirement Party
Photographs of Nevida Butler with Reyna Lehman and Opal Harper during her retirement from the Ecumenical Hunger Program (EHP) party.
SF Giants World Series 2010 Trophy in EPA
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SF Giants World Series 2010 Trophy in EPA
David Tschang and his wife visiting the SF Giants World Series trophy when it came to the EPA YMCA in February 2011.
SCAPE Martinez
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SCAPE Martinez
Known by the mononym “SCAPE,” Martinez has been using art to engage with the community since the 1990s. His murals can be found in all corners of EPA,...
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