Crossing Fences 2013

Crossing Fences 2013

"Crossing Fences” is a Heinz Endowments-supported, multimedia project produced by SLB Radio Productions that uses recorded conversations to connect generations of African American boys, youth and men in Pittsburgh neighborhoods. The program provides participating youth with opportunities to learn not only rich history, but also interviewing techniques, audio editing and other skills that they can use to support success in school and beyond. A first-of-its-kind program in Allegheny County, “Crossing Fences” combines cutting-edge audio technology with intergenerational communication, historical research and youth media arts. These oral histories can be heard here and also are archived in booklets, CDs and audio recordings that are available at Neighborhood Voices.

Hilltop Voices

“Hilltop Voices”features first-person reflections from 10 men as collected by 13 boys. Interviews and other project activities were conducted in collaboration with Voices Against Violence. (View the Hilltop Voices full book.)

Richard Carrington - interview by Jordan Dennis & Kevin Jordan.
Reflection by Jordan Davis & Kevin Jordan on interviewing Richard Carrington

Kevin “KK” Alton - interview by Joshua Sakho & Kevin Jordan
Reflection by Joshua Sakho & Kevin Jordan on interviewing Kevin Alton

Leon McCray - interview by Jaden Wallace & D’Vaughntae Ponton
Reflection by Jaden Wallace & D’Vaughntae Ponton on interviewing Leon McCray

Shaloc - interview by Joshua Sakho, D’Andre Collier & Justin Howell
Reflection by Joshua Sakho & D’Andre Collier on interviewing Shaloc

Leonard Brown - interview by Anthony Carrington & Elijah Peterson
Reflection by Anthony Carrington & Elijah Peterson on interviewing Leonard Brown

George Knox - interview by Anthony Carrington, Aronde Camp & Jordan Dennis
Reflection by Anthony Carrington, Aronde Camp & Jordan Dennis on interviewing George Knox

Lester Orme - interview by D’Vaughntae Ponton & Jaden Wallace
Reflection by D’Vaughntae Ponton & Jaden Wallace on interviewing Lester Orme

DeVon Madden - interview by Shaquan Adair & Elijah Peterson
Reflection by Shaquan Adair & Elijah Peterson on interviewing DeVon Madden

John Hairston - interview by James Metz & Aronde Camp
Reflection by James Metz and Aronde Camp on interviewing John Hairston

Kashif Henderson - interview by James Metz & Anjol Lewis
Reflection by James Metz on interviewing Kashif Henderson

McKeesport Voices

“McKeesport Voices” features first-person reflections from 11 men as collected by 10 boys. Interviews and other project activities were conducted in collaboration with Youth CAST. (View the McKeesport Voices full book.)

Austin Davis - interview by Noah Bivins & Terrel Stanford
Reflection by Noah Bivins & Terrel Stanford on interviewing Austin Davis

Elder Keith Giles - interview by Cameron Mitchell & Desmone Stanford
Reflection by Cameron Mitchell & Desmone Stanford on interviewing Elder Keith Giles

Minister Woody Wilson - interview by Ryan Jennings-Gard & Chase Mitchell
Reflection by Ryan Jennings-Gard & Chase Mitchell on interviewing Minister Woody Wilson

Aaron Johnson - interview by Desmone Stanford & Cameron Mitchell
Reflection by Desmone Stanford & Cameron Mitchell on interviewing Aaron Johnson

Harold Allen - interview by Lukas Kelley & Donovan Kelley
Reflection by Lukas Kelley & Donovan Kelley on interviewing Harold Allen

Deacon Flawzell Hall - interview by Cameron Mitchell & Desmone Stanford
Reflection by Cameron Mitchell & Desmone Stanford on interviewing Deacon Flawzell Hall

Marcellus Allen - interview by Ryan Jennings-Gard & Chase Mitchell
Reflection by Ryan Jennings-Gard & Chase Mitchell on interviewing Marcellus Allen

Ocie Lee Paige - interview by Dennis Sanders, Donovan Kelley, Michael Smith & Lukas Kelley
Reflection by Dennis Sanders, Donovan Kelley, Michael Smith & Lukas Kelley on interviewing Ocie Lee Paige

Dr. Curtiss E. Porter - interview by Terrel Stanford, Noah Bivins & Chase Mitchell
Reflection by Terrel Stanford, Noah Bivins & Chase Mitchell on interviewing Dr. Curtiss E. Porter

Mustafa Jack Musa - Interview by Dennis Sanders & Michael Smith
Reflection by Dennis Sanders & Michael Smith on interviewing Mustafa Jack Musa

Deacon Corry Sanders - interview by Noah Bivins & Terrel Stanford
Reflection by Noah Bivins & Terrel Stanford on interviewing Deacon Corry Sanders

 

Northside Voices

“Northside Voices” features first-person reflections from ten men as collected by fourteen boys. Interviews and other project activities were conducted in collaboration with Allegheny Youth Development. (View the Northside Voices full book.)

Thaddeus Mosley - interview by Martay Howard & Wyatt Wade
Reflection by Martay Howard on interviewing Thaddeus Mosley

Joe Kennedy IV - interview by Donnell Trowell
Reflection by Donnell Trowell on interviewing Joe Kennedy IV

Michael Thurmond - interview by Dasean Banks & Seric Frazier
Reflection by Dasean Banks on interviewing Michael Thurmond

Deacon Charles Grayson, III - interview by Donnell Trowell
Reflection by Donnell Trowell on interviewing Deacon Charles Grayson, III

Dana Bose - interview by DaSean Banks & Kalil Reeves
Reflection by DaSean Banks on interviewing Dana Bose

Luqmon Abdus’ Salaam - interview by Louie Rice & Deondre Morgan
Reflection by Louie Rice & Deondre Morgan on interviewing Luqmon Abdus’ Salaam

Ernest Dorsett, Sr. - interview by Justin McEachern, Terrance McIntosh & Deondre Morgan
Reflection by Justin McEachern, Terrance McIntosh & Deondre Morgan on interviewing Ernest Dorsett, Sr.

Quincy Kofi Swatson - interview by Eric Worlds & Justin McEachern
Reflection by Eric Worlds & Justin McEachern on interviewing Quincy Kofi Swatson

James Robert Herring, III - interview by Deondre Morgan & Terrance McIntosh
Reflection by Deondre Morgan & Terrance McIntosh on interviewing James Robert Herring, III

Eugene Thomas, Jr. - interview by Martay Howard, Tyreek Henderson & Justin McEachern
Reflection by Martay Howard, Tyreek Henderson & Justin McEachern on interviewing Eugene Thomas, Jr.