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Delayah Sims/Sequilla Sims Interview pt. 1
FPHS student Delayah Sims interviews her mother Sequilla Sims about her childhood, life in Tacoma, and experiences of racism and prejudice in public and private spaces. Sequilla Sims discusses becoming a mother at sixteen years old and the impact of racist treatment in the Tacoma area.
Delayah Sims/Sequilla Sims Interview pt. 2
FPHS student Delayah Sims interviews her mother Sequilla Sims about her childhood, life in Tacoma, and experiences of racism and prejudice in public and private spaces. Sequilla Sims discusses becoming a mother at sixteen years old and the impact of racist treatment in the Tacoma area.
Oral history interview with Tacoma resident Bernice Morehead conducted by dindria barrow on August 16, 2022. In this interview, Bernice tells us that she was a born into a family of sharecroppers who descended from slaves forcibly brought to Mississippi. Bernice lived on a farm until she was 16 years of age who spoke the language of animals until she moved to Iowa and worked with her mother as a Domestic Engineer. Bernice describes how she enjoys a challenge such as running four marathons, learning to swim at 50 years of age, finishing a triathlon, driving from Iowa to Washington state with two children and a grandchild, then earning two college degrees. She has worked for the state, run her own business, been a substitute teacher, is a certified Life Coach and is now helping others at the Bethlehem Baptist Church Shelter. Bernice reminds us to dream of new challenges and to take pride in whatever you do.
Oral history interview with Tacoma resident Deborah Ranniger conducted by dindria barrow on September 20, 2022. In this interview, Deborah tells us how the landscape of Tacoma with its evergreen color and specifically the sight of Mount Rainier made her decide to live here at 10 years old. Deborah tells her family’s story of fleeing from Eastern and Western Europe to escape persecution. Deborah shares her journey from Seattle and Kent to Tacoma based on the burgeoning art scene. Deborah has recently published a memoir about her father and his influence on her life called, “Against the Current: A Conscientious Objector During World War II and the Daughter He Inspired.”
Part of Red Kelly Papers
Red Kelly's submission for the Washington State song.
Side A: Evergreen College 11/81 - Red Kelly Trio; Side B: Evergreen College 11/81 - Red Kelly Trio
Part of Red Kelly Papers
Side A: Evergreen College 11/81 - Red Kelly Trio; Side B: Evergreen College 11/81 - Red Kelly Trio
Oral history interview of Juanita Olivas, an unhoused neighbor living in Tacoma, conducted by dindria barrow on April 9, 2022. Juanita shares how she became homeless, how her faith has carried her through life, and why she does volunteer work. Juanita is 60 years young and plans on completing high school so that she can get a job as a medical insurance billing and coder. Juanita dreams of being “somebody that can help out with the community, always. I would love to have a really big apartment building that I could just take in all the homeless…just pour my heart out to ‘em, because people out there, you never know their story until you actually talk to them and I’ve met a lot of people that is so talented out there and so educated, but their story just breaks my heart.”
Tacoma Community House Spring 2022 English Language student from Russia. Interviewed by dindria barrow on April 27, 2022.
Tacoma Community House Spring 2022 English Language student from China. Interviewed by dindria barrow on April 27, 2022.
Tacoma Community House Spring 2022 English Language student from Iraq. Interviewed by dindria barrow on May 11, 2022.
Tacoma Community House Spring 2022 English Language student from Mexico. Interviewed by dindria barrow on May 11, 2022.
The Cannabis Corner, Episode 12
Part of Radio Tacoma Programs
The Cannabis Corner, Episode 16
Part of Radio Tacoma Programs
The Cannabis Corner, Episode 17
Part of Radio Tacoma Programs
The Cannabis Corner, Episode 23
Part of Radio Tacoma Programs
"This week Lukas and Dig share how they met and what brings them to the Corner, talk about CO delivery and who smokes the most cannabis in the country. Dig takes a terpene test. “It’s a Bust” looks at a WA case."
The Cannabis Corner, Episode 26
Part of Radio Tacoma Programs
"In this episode Lukas and Dig talk about IL expungement, CANNARA, the UN vote and Mexico legalization. They talk traceability with Dan McMan of Bud Wiz. “It’s a Bust” looks at a case in the UK."
The Cannabis Corner, Episode 27
Part of Radio Tacoma Programs
"In this episode Lukas and Dig take a closer look at the MORE Act, an Oregon cannabis beverage, AZ local cannabis bans and San Fransisco indoor cannabis use policy. Dig updates us on his garden. “It’s a Bust” looks at a large bust on the East Coast."
The Cannabis Corner, Episode 29
Part of Radio Tacoma Programs
"In this episode Lukas and Dig talk about bills to watch for in WA, Texas medical cannabis and cannabis in ancient Egypt. Dig talks about his new indoor setup. “It’s a Bust” takes a look at the drug war in India."