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Storytelling

Storytellers from the Hilltop community volunteered to share their words to kick-off the Hilltop Story Fest presentations and performances.

T-Town 2023

T-Town 2023, a City Services Expo hosted by Tacoma Venues and Events, was held on April 28 and 29, 2023 at the Tacoma Dome. The event coincided with the 40 anniversary of the opening of the Tacoma Dome. The Northwest Room and Community Archives Center hosted an exhibit highlighting the Dome's history and gathered short interviews with attendees. Attendees were prompted to respond to the question "What does Tacoma mean to you?" Many responders also commented on their memoires of the Tacoma Dome. Interviews were conducted by Spencer Bowman on April 28 and dindria barrow on April 29.

Best, Charlie

Oral history interview with Tacoma resident Charlie Best conducted by dindria barrow on June 30, 2023. In this interview, Charlie shares his interpretation of “home” and how it has defined itself over his lifetime. To paraphrase: Home changes according to the different iterations of “self” and knowing who you are. Charlie is very conscious of how we use masks in our public and work lives. Thus, home is a place where you can be yourself and is a place that you choose, not just a place that is given to you. As the Education Manager of The Rainbow Center, Charlie’s role allows him to share his story of identity. After dealing with many personal struggles, living in the present is now a consistent daily goal for Charlie.

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