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Crossing Fences 2014
"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 within different communities in the Pittsburgh region. 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 available at www.neighborhoodvoices.org.
Wilkinsburg Voices
“Wilkinsburg Voices” features first-person reflections from 13 men as collected by 16 boys. Project activities were conducted in collaboration with Youth Places and Wilkinsburg High School. (View the Wilkinsburg Voices full book.)
Paradise Gray – interview by Davon Moultrie and Joshua Hodeney
Reflection by Davon Moultrie and Joshua Hodeney on interviewing Paradise Gray
Kirk Holbrook – interview by Jaquan Betts and Sam Brown
Reflection by Jaquan Betts and Sam Brown on interviewing Kirk Holbrook
Mayor John Thompson – interview by Isaiah Pete and Jesus Pierce
Reflection by Isaiah Pete and Jesus Pierce on interviewing Mayor John Thompson
Andre Scott – interview Marlin Rainey and Kevin Blackwell
Reflection by Kevin Blackwell and Marlin Rainey on interviewing Andre Scott
George Spencer, Sr. – interview by Aaron Wilson and Xavier Henry
Reflection by Aaron Wilson and Xavier Henry on interviewing George Spencer, Sr.
Demetrius Ballard – interview by Solomon Morris and Marquise Pete
Reflection by Solomon Morris and Marquise Pete on interviewing Demetrius Ballard
Dennis Walker – interview by Solomon Morris and Loran Evans
Reflection by Solomon Morris and Loran Evans on interviewing Dennis Walker
Richard Bradford – interview Jaquan Betts and Sam Brown
Reflection by Sam Brown and Jaquan Betts on interviewing Richard Bradford
Gerald Brooks – interview by Aaron Wilson and Xavier Henry
Reflection by Aaron Wilson and Xavier Henry on interviewing Gerald Brooks
Officer Gil Stubbs – interview by Joshua Hodeney, Isaiah Pete and Davon Moultrie
Reflection by Davon Moultrie, Isaiah Pete and Joshua Hodeney on interviewing Officer Gil Stubbs
Rev. Marcus Harvey – interview by Jaquan Betts and Sam Brown
Reflection by Jaquan Betts and Sam Brown on interviewing Rev. Marcus Harvey
Kyle Holbrook – interview by Nick Jones and Davon Moultrie
Reflection by Nick Jones and Davon Moultrie on interviewing Kyle Holbrook
Ralph Watson – interview by Marcus Brown, Jesus Pierce and Marlin Rainey
Reflection by Marcus Brown, Jesus Pierce and Marlin Rainey on interviewing Ralph Watson
Sto-Rox Voices
“Sto-Rox Voices” features first-person reflections from 10 men as collected by 19 boys. Project activities were conducted in collaboration with Focus on Renewal. (View the Sto-Rox Voices full book.)
Heath Bailey – interview by Jalen Council, Charles Strong and Alonzo Dean
Reflection by Charles Strong, Alonzo Dean and Jalen Council on interviewing Heath Bailey
David Coleman – interview by Tavion Laban, Korrell Robinson and Antonio Lancaster
Reflection by Tavion Laban, Korrell Robinson and Antonio Lancaster on interviewing David Coleman
Terrance A. Austin – interview by Trevon Blair and Franklin Hudson
Reflection by Franklin Hudson and Trevon Blair on interviewing Terrance A. Austin
Ricky Hardy – interview by Jassaun Davidson, Isaac Hall and Gildas Kodjo
Reflection by Gildas Kodjo, Isaac Hall and Jassaun Davidson on interviewing Ricky Hardy
Dalynn Liddell – interview by Trevon Blair, Tracy Strong and Antonio Lancaster
Reflection by Tracy Strong, Antonio Lancaster and Trevon Blair on interviewing Dalynn Liddell
Maurice Wigley – interview by Jalen Council, Franklin Hudson and Korrell Robinson
Reflection by Jalen Council, Korrell Robinson and Franklin Hudson on interviewing Maurice Wigley
James K. Washington – interview by Gildas Kodjo, Anthony Clifford and Zach Milton
Reflection by Zach Milton, Anthony Clifford and Gildas Kodjo on interviewing James K. Washington
Darren McCormick – interview by Anthony Clifford, Tavion Laban and Shawn Strong
Reflection by Anthony Clifford, Tavion Laban and Shawn Strong on interviewing Darren McCormick
Paul Bradley – interview by Antonio Lancaster, Jassaun Davidson and Isaac Hall
Reflection by Jassaun Davidson, Antonio Lancaster and Isaac Hall on interviewing Paul Bradley
Willie H. Murray – interview by Quayonte Davis, Darius Michel and Chris Berube
Reflection by Quayonte Davis, Chris Berube and Darius Michel on interviewing Willie H. Murray
East Liberty Voices
“East Liberty Voices” features first-person reflections from 11 men as collected by 10 boys. Project activities were conducted in collaboration with The Kingsley Association. (View the East Liberty Voices full book.)
Malik Bankston– interview by Calum Brown, JaVon Clark and Kenyon Walker
Reflection by Kenyon Walker, JaVon Clark and Calum Brown on interviewing Malik Bankston
Ed Gainey – interview Pernell Blackburn Jr., A’mon Rice and Ross Tedder
Reflection by Ross Tedder, A’mon Rice and Pernell Blackburn Jr. on interviewing Ed Gainey
Melvin Hubbard El – interview by Pernell Blackburn Jr., Sekou Brown and Ross Tedder
Reflection by Pernell Blackburn, Jr., Sekou Brown and Ross Tedder on interviewing Melvin Hubbard El
Fred Brown – interview by Demond Briston, Sheridan McHenry and Ross Tedder
Reflection by Demond Briston, Ross Tedder and Sheridan McHenry on interviewing Fred Brown
Ahmad Wesley – interview by Calum Brown, Damani Brown and Ross Tedder
Reflection by Ross Tedder, Calum Brown and Damani Brown on interviewing Ahmad Wesley
Curtis Brown – interview by Pernell Blackburn Jr., Damani Brown and Sekou Brown
Reflection by Sekou Brown, Pernell Blackburn Jr. and Damani Brown on interviewing Curtis Brown
Justin Strong – interview by Pernell Blackburn Jr., Demond Briston and Sheridan McHenry
Reflection by Sheridan McHenry and Demond Briston on interviewing Justin Strong
Gary Harrison – interview by Pernell Blackburn Jr., Demond Briston and Sheridan McHenry
Reflection by Sheridan McHenry, Demond Briston and Pernell Blackburn Jr. on interviewing Gary Harrison
Dwayne Crawley – interview by Demond Briston, JaVon Clark and Kenyon Walker
Reflection by Kenyon Walker, Demond Briston and JaVon Clark on interviewing Dwayne Crawley
Shad Henderson – interview by Calum Brown, A’mon Rice and Ross Tedder
Reflection by Ross Tedder, A’mon Rice and Calum Brown on interviewing Shad Henderson
Emmai Alaquiva – interview by Calum Brown, Damani Brown and Sheridan McHenry
Reflection by Sheridan McHenry, Damani Brown and Calum Brown on interviewing Emmai Alaquiva