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1. Interview of Joyce Sumbi

Topic:
African American History
Length:
5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents black women’s activism in Los Angeles from 1950 to the present, showing how women’s roles in the professions and in religious, civic, and social organizations translated into community activism to address disparities in education, healthcare, housing and political rights and...
Biographical Note:
County of Los Angeles Public Library system librarian serving underrepresented communities. Founding member and president of the California Librarians Black Caucus, member of the California Library Association's Council, and member of various American Library Association committees and programs.

2. Interview of Reve Gipson

Topic:
African American History
Length:
2.35 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents black women’s activism in Los Angeles from 1950 to the present, showing how women’s roles in the professions and in religious, civic, and social organizations translated into community activism to address disparities in education, healthcare, housing and political rights and...
Biographical Note:
Editor and Freelance Writer for the Los Angeles Sentinel, California Eagle Newspaper, Los Angeles Herald Examiner, and Sould Publications. Founder of the annual Youth on Parade Community Achievement Program. Commissioner of the Los Angeles County Music and Performing Arts Commission.

3. Interview of Lillie Davis

Topic:
African American History
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents black women’s activism in Los Angeles from 1950 to the present, showing how women’s roles in the professions and in religious, civic, and social organizations translated into community activism to address disparities in education, healthcare, housing and political rights and...
Biographical Note:
Ordained Dean at Westminster Presbyterian and civic activist with the Harvard Heights Block Club, different civic committees, and the American Red Cross. Serves on various courts of the church Presbytery, Synod, General Council, and women's division. Vice President of the national United Presbyte...

4. Interview of Barbara Solomon

Topic:
African American History
Length:
6.5 hrs
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents black women’s activism in Los Angeles from 1950 to the present, showing how women’s roles in the professions and in religious, civic, and social organizations translated into community activism to address disparities in education, healthcare, housing and political rights and...
Biographical Note:
University of Southern California vice provost for graduate and professional studies, vice provost for minority affairs, and dean of the Graduate School of Social Work.

5. Interview of Josephine Yelder

Topic:
African American History
Length:
7.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents black women’s activism in Los Angeles from 1950 to the present, showing how women’s roles in the professions and in religious, civic, and social organizations translated into community activism to address disparities in education, healthcare, housing and political rights and...
Biographical Note:
Pepperdine University professor of sociology and social caseworker. Researcher in gerontology with a focus on aging black elderly populations.

6. Interview of Geraldine Branch

Topic:
African American History
Length:
7 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents black women’s activism in Los Angeles from 1950 to the present, showing how women’s roles in the professions and in religious, civic, and social organizations translated into community activism to address disparities in education, healthcare, housing and political rights and...
Biographical Note:
OB/GYN, medical director, educator, preventative medicine and public health consultant. Assisting founder of the Watts Health Center and engaged member of the Watts Health Foundation.

7. Interview of Marguerite Hodge

Topic:
African American History
Length:
5.5 hrs
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series documents black women’s activism in Los Angeles from 1950 to the present, showing how women’s roles in the professions and in religious, civic, and social organizations translated into community activism to address disparities in education, healthcare, housing and political rights and...
Biographical Note:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with contributing roles at the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)-Watts Health Foundation, African American Unity Center, and Partners in Care Foundation.