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Warnick, Sulja Oral History Interview
Part of Sulja Warnick Papers
Oral history interview with Tacoma resident Sulja Warnick conducted by dindria barrow on April 6, 2023. In this interview, Sulja shares some of her life’s work as a public school teacher in the Tacoma Public Schools and with the Korean Women’s Association (KWA). Her journey is one of many places and many connections. The success she co-created has spanned countries and served thousands of people. For example, KWA started as a small social club for Korean women and has expanded to a non-profit organization that provides education, affordable housing, in-home care for seniors, and social services, including domestic violence counseling. KWA has offices in 14 Western Washington counties, serving up to 150,000 people of 40 nationalities and 35 language groups. The organization is now 51 years old. Please enjoy Sulja’s oral history interview as well as her collection of images and documents covering her life and the life of KWA.
Walkthrough of "JB^2: A Jasmine Brown Collaboration" at 950 Gallery, Hosted by Spaceworks Tacoma
Part of Paul Jackson Digital Videos
Video footage of "JB^2: A Jasmine Brown Collection," in the 950 Gallery, hosted by Spaceworks Tacoma.
Video of Norman Alston Tutoring Math Students
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Math tutor, Norman Alston, teaches the fundamentals of mathematics to a student in Tukwilla, WA as part of an after school program he offered.
Video recording of T’Wina Franklin, Urban Community Co-founder of Ladies First, Director at University Place School District, from the 2016 WILLO Storytelling Festival.
Tucker, Cynthia video interview
Oral history interview with current president of the Tacoma Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, Cynthia Tucker. Interviewed by dindria barrow on April 21, 2022 in the Digital Media Lab of the Tacoma Public Library. Cynthia shares her personal story of growing up with strong women who helped her overcome shyness, her life overseas, her family stories and her hopes for the future. Cynthia states, “I am still a Black woman no matter where I go,” so it is important to be proud of who you are. Cynthia believes that you should enjoy what you do for work and build confidence in your life by “seeking yourself first”.
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Video recording of Therese Pasquier, Regional Director, Paladina (DaVita) Health, from the 2015 WILLO Storytelling Festival.
Video recording of Theresa Pan Hosley, President of Chinese Reconciliation Foundation, from the 2014 WILLO Storytelling Festival.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker with MC Kurtis Blow, 2017
Part of Paul Jackson Digital Videos
Video clip of break-dance battle at "The Hip-Hop Nutcracker" performance at Tacoma Arts Live in 2017.
Video recording of Tamiko Nimura, Japanese American Historian and Freelance Writer, from the 2018 WILLO Storytelling Festival.
Video recording of Tad Monroe, Consultant, Organizer, Storyteller, from the 2017 WILLO Storytelling Festival.
Video recording of Sulja Warnick, Founding Board Member/Executive Committee Chair of Korean Women’s Association, from the 2016 WILLO Storytelling Festival.
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Video recording of Sonja Silver, Entrepreneur, Sonja Silver Designs, Sonja—Clothes to Live In, from the 2016 WILLO Storytelling Festival.
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Video recording of Seong Shin, Founder of WILLO, Principal at McGranahan Architects, from the 2014 WILLO Storytelling Festival.
Vicky M. Semones is an award-winning poet and photographer with a lifelong interest in spiritual and philosophical subjects. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies. She was an acolyte at the Mary Magdalene Chapel in Oakland, California, and has brought her teaching skills and love of gnostic spirituality to the Center for Spiritual Living - Tacoma, having developed a 'Wisdom Circle' series on "Re-discovering Mary Magdalene." Vicky also posts her poetry at www.authorsden.com/semones
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