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Title: Arajae McRae Interview, August 24, 2019
Date: August 24, 2019
Creator: Maren Orchard; Arajae McRae
Description: Eleven-year-old Arajae McRae talks about why she likes Anacostia Park. It's a place where she can play basketball, skate, and gather with her friends and family. She describes it as her favorite park that she's ever been to. Arajae discusses why she likes her best friend, why she likes math, and what she wants to be when she grows up: "I have a lot of options."
Subject: Anacostia Park (Washington, D.C.); National Park Service -- Anacostia Park; Late Skate in Anacostia Park; Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative; Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion; Roller skating; Basketball courts; Schools in Washington, D.C.; School children in Washington, D.C.
Country: United States
Collection: Late Skate, August 24, 2019
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2046
mods_typeOfResource_mt: mixed material

Title: Ashley Emerson Interview, August 24, 2019
Date: August 24, 2019
Creator: Maren Orchard; Ashley Emerson
Description: Ashley Emerson, a second generation Washingtonian and Director of the Mayor's Office of African American Affairs, discusses the work she does, her personal experiences with Anacostia Park, and what it means to be a native of DC. She describes how important the Park is in her efforts to preserve African American culture in DC and help people with upward mobility. She talks about the Mayor's Office's efforts to invest in parks, schools, and small businesses. Ashley expresses the importance of sharing the rich history and culture of DC, and of bridging the tension between the old and the new; we need to reach out and communicate across cultures.
Subject: Anacostia Park (Washington, D.C.); National Park Service -- Anacostia Park; Late Skate in Anacostia Park; Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative; Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion; Roller skating; Fort DuPont Park (Washington, D.C.); Fort Dupont Park Summer Concert Series; African American families; Pathways to the middle class; Schools in Washington, D.C.; Culture of Washington, D.C.; Heritage of Washington, D.C.; Family history; Building community; Don't Mute D.C. movement
Country: United States
Collection: Late Skate, August 24, 2019
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2047
mods_typeOfResource_mt: mixed material

Title: Bryan Proctor Interview, August 24, 2019
Date: August 24, 2019
Creator: Maren Orchard; Bryan Proctor
Description: Bryan Proctor, a longtime Southeast DC resident, reflects on his experiences in Anacostia Park. He talks about how he's been skating for over 30 years, and discusses the changes (both good and bad) he's seen in the skating arena, the Park, and DC as a whole. He emphasizes how the city should have more events - like Summer in the Park - at Anacostia Park. He reflects on the changes he's seen in DC and his wish that Anacostia Park will stay the same: "I hope Anacostia Park doesn't change too much."
Subject: Anacostia Park (Washington, D.C.); National Park Service -- Anacostia Park; Late Skate in Anacostia Park; Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative; Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion; Roller skating; Basketball courts; Betty Jean Dodds (1948-2018); Summer in the Park; Fort DuPont Park (Washington, D.C.); Fort Dupont Park Summer Concert Series; Alexandria Roller Rink; Temple Hills Skate Palace; Kalorama Road (National Roller Skating Rink); Atlantic roller skating rink; Fordsville, MD roller skating rink; Seabrook Skate Center
Country: United States
Collection: Late Skate, August 24, 2019
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2048
mods_typeOfResource_mt: mixed material

Title: James Smith Interview, August 24, 2019
Date: August 24, 2019
Creator: Maren Orchard; James Smith
Description: A Southeast DC native, James Smith discusses the problems he sees in DC. He explains the things he thinks are not right: namely, the over-policing in his community. He expresses his bitter attitude toward the police and society in general, and his lack of hope. He reflects on how (if at all) people can beat the system. James ends by talking about how he likes Anacostia Park, but sees much room for improvement. Based on his own life experience, he does think some change is possible.
Subject: Anacostia Park (Washington, D.C.); National Park Service -- Anacostia Park; Late Skate in Anacostia Park; Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative; Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion; Roller skating; Police harrassment; Overpolicing; Illegal search and seizure; Fourth Amendment rights; Police violence; Criminal justice system; Basketball courts; Cookouts
Country: United States
Collection: Late Skate, August 24, 2019
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2049
mods_typeOfResource_mt: mixed material

Title: Late Skate, August 24, 2019, Image 1
Date: August 24, 2019
Creator: Maren Orchard; Maren Orchard
Description: Dan Kerr shows a visitor the Humanities Truck.
Subject: Washington, DC; Anacostia; Late Skate; skating; music; culture; community
Country: United States
Collection: Late Skate, August 24, 2019
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:1664
mods_typeOfResource_mt: still image

Title: Late Skate, August 24, 2019, Image 10
Date: August 24, 2019
Creator: Maren Orchard; Maren Orchard
Description: Dan Kerr interviews a group of children outside the Humanities Truck.
Subject: Washington, DC; Anacostia; Late Skate; skating; music; community; culture
Country: United States
Collection: Late Skate, August 24, 2019
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:1673
mods_typeOfResource_mt: still image

Title: Late Skate, August 24, 2019, Image 2
Date: August 24, 2019
Creator: Maren Orchard; Maren Orchard
Description: Two visitors look inside the Humanities Truck.
Subject: Washington, DC; Anacostia; Late Skate; skating; music; community; culture
Country: United States
Collection: Late Skate, August 24, 2019
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:1665
mods_typeOfResource_mt: still image

Title: Late Skate, August 24, 2019, Image 3
Date: August 24, 2019
Creator: Maren Orchard; Maren Orchard
Description: A flyer for the Late Skate events on a pole with the Humanities Truck in the background.
Subject: Washington, DC; Anacostia; Late Skate; skating; music; culture; community
Country: United States
Collection: Late Skate, August 24, 2019
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:1666
mods_typeOfResource_mt: still image

Title: Late Skate, August 24, 2019, Image 4
Date: August 24, 2019
Creator: Maren Orchard; Maren Orchard
Description: Dan Kerr talks with a a group of three people about the Humanities Truck, showing them the function of the external televesion playing an interview.
Subject: Washington, DC; Anacostia; Late Skate; skating; music; culture; community
Country: United States
Collection: Late Skate, August 24, 2019
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:1667
mods_typeOfResource_mt: still image

Title: Late Skate, August 24, 2019, Image 7
Date: August 24, 2019
Creator: Maren Orchard; Person responsible unknown
Description: A woman is interviewed outside the Humanities Truck.
Subject: Washington, DC; Anacostia; Late Skate; skating; music; culture; community
Country: United States
Collection: Late Skate, August 24, 2019
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:1670
mods_typeOfResource_mt: still image

Title: Late Skate, August 24, 2019, Image 8
Date: August 24, 2019
Creator: Maren Orchard; Maren Orchard
Description: Dan Kerr interviews a man outside the Humanities Truck.
Subject: Washington, DC; Anacostia; Late Skate; skating; music; culture; community
Country: United States
Collection: Late Skate, August 24, 2019
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:1671
mods_typeOfResource_mt: still image

Title: Late Skate, August 24, 2019, Image 9
Date: August 24, 2019
Creator: Maren Orchard; Maren Orchard
Description: Two young boys watch an interview inside the Humanities Truck.
Subject: Washington, DC; Anacostia; Late Skate; skating; music; culture; community
Country: United States
Collection: Late Skate, August 24, 2019
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:1672
mods_typeOfResource_mt: still image

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