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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Rod Martinez, a semi-retired radiologist and Cuban immigrant living in Longview, TX. Rod shares his memories of growing up in Cuba and escaping with his family after Castro came to power. He describes immigrating to the US and how his family lived during their first years in the States. Rod talks about the influences and education that led him to a career in medicine. He also shares about how he met his wife, how she influenced his faith, and his current relationship with Christianity.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Radames "Rod" Martinez
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Elizabeth Melton
Date
The date the interview was conducted
July 12, 2023
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Christian
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Longview
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
East
Location
The location of the interview
Narrator's home
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Baby Boomer
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Radames "Rod" Martinez
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Rod Martinez, a semi-retired radiologist and Cuban immigrant living in Longview, TX. Rod shares his memories of growing up in Cuba and escaping with his family after Castro came to power. He describes immigrating to the US and how his family lived during their first years in the States. Rod talks about the influences and education that led him to a career in medicine. He also shares about how he met his wife, how she influenced his faith, and his current relationship with Christianity.
Baylor University Medical Center
Christianity
Colombia
Colombia - Bogotá
Conversion
Cuba
Cuba - Havana
Cuban-Americans
Education
Family dynamics
FL - Miami
Florida
Global politics
Immigrants
Immigration
Imperialism
Medical professionals
Odessa College
Race
Refugees
Segregation
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
TX - Dallas
TX - Odessa
US politics
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
September 11, 20 Years Later
Description
An account of the resource
For many adults, September 11, 2001 is a date of profound significance, seared in American hearts and minds. Yet, twenty years later, young people of today have no memory of what transpired. And their lives have unfolded in an America deeply impacted and transformed by this event. This collection records the memories and experiences of Texans in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent events of the past twenty years.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Tara Bonds, an educator and librarian in Elgin, TX. Tara shares the story of a trip she took to Egypt with her grandmother after college, and how it opened her eyes to cultural diversity and intercultural connection. She then describes her first year teaching middle school, which began with the events of 9/11, and how she navigated that in the classroom and provided a safe escape for students. Tara also discusses the lasting impacts of post-9/11 legislation on every-day freedoms and national security.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Tara Bonds
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Elizabeth Melton
Date
The date the interview was conducted
March 26, 2022
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Wiccan
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Elgin
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Central
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Generation X
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Tara Bonds
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Tara Bonds, an educator and librarian in Elgin, TX. Tara shares the story of a trip she took to Egypt with her grandmother after college, and how it opened her eyes to cultural diversity and intercultural connection. She then describes her first year teaching middle school, which began with the events of 9/11, and how she navigated that in the classroom and provided a safe escape for students. Tara also discusses the lasting impacts of post-9/11 legislation on every-day freedoms and national security.
9/11
Arts
Culture
Culture shock
Diversity and inclusion
Education
Educators
Egypt
Family dynamics
First-generation college students
Islamophobia
Librarians
Media
National security
News
Racism
Technology
Texas State University
Trauma
Travel
TX - Austin
TX - College Station
US Military
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Voices of Change
Description
An account of the resource
Activists and organizers all across Texas engage in meaningful work that is often not given enough recognition. The Voices of Change oral history project seeks to have conversations with community leaders and people who are part of grassroots movements about their background, goals, and commitment to making a difference. This collection aims to create a more inclusive Texas by amplifying underrepresented voices and giving space for marginalized communities to tell their stories on their own terms.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Amanda Veasy, co-founder of One Love Longview, a nonprofit resource center for unsheltered, uninsured, and underserved populations. Amanda talks about the rapid rise of her organization as a response to community needs for accessible mental and physical health care. She describes the changes in her religious experiences over time, including being spurred to leave the church over her unwillingness to condemn the LGBTQ community. Amanda also talks about her methods of helping effectively by putting the individual’s desires and consent first.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Amanda Veasy
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Elizabeth Melton
Date
The date the interview was conducted
February 18, 2022
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Longview
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
East
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Millennial
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Amanda Veasy
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Amanda Veasy, co-founder of One Love Longview, a nonprofit resource center for unsheltered, uninsured, and underserved populations. Amanda talks about the rapid rise of her organization as a response to community needs for accessible mental and physical health care. She describes the changes in her religious experiences over time, including being spurred to leave the church over her unwillingness to condemn the LGBTQ community. Amanda also talks about her methods of helping effectively by putting the individual’s desires and consent first.
Activism
Addiction
Allyship
Christianity
Christians
Community
Counseling
COVID-19
Disabilities
Family dynamics
George Floyd
Healthcare
Homelessness
Homophobia
LGBTQ+
Mental health
Non-profits
One Love Longview
Poverty
Racism
Unsheltered population
Volunteering
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Voices of Change
Description
An account of the resource
Activists and organizers all across Texas engage in meaningful work that is often not given enough recognition. The Voices of Change oral history project seeks to have conversations with community leaders and people who are part of grassroots movements about their background, goals, and commitment to making a difference. This collection aims to create a more inclusive Texas by amplifying underrepresented voices and giving space for marginalized communities to tell their stories on their own terms.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Omar El-Halwagi, an employment discrimination lawyer in Houston, TX. Omar talks about growing up as a Muslim in the American south and discrimination he faced at a young age. He tells his story of being represented by the American Civil Liberties Union in order to secure the time and place to pray during high school. Omar also describes co-founding the organization Grassroot Islam, a virtual space for a diverse and inclusive Muslim community created to combat pandemic isolation. He discusses coming into his relationship with God on his own terms and learning from the spiritual journeys of others.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Omar El-Halwagi
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Elizabeth Melton
Date
The date the interview was conducted
January 18, 2022
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Houston
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
East
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Millennial
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Omar El-Halwagi
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Omar El-Halwagi, an employment discrimination lawyer in Houston, TX. Omar talks about growing up as a Muslim in the American south and discrimination he faced at a young age. He tells his story of being represented by the American Civil Liberties Union in order to secure the time and place to pray during high school. Omar also describes co-founding the organization Grassroot Islam, a virtual space for a diverse and inclusive Muslim community created to combat pandemic isolation. He discusses coming into his relationship with God on his own terms and learning from the spiritual journeys of others.
9/11
Alabama
American Civil Liberties Union
Bullying
California
Community
COVID-19
Culture shock
Discrimination
Diversity and inclusion
Egypt
Egypt - Cairo
Egyptian-Americans
First-generation Americans
Grassroot Islam
Immigrant parents
Interfaith
Islam
Islamophobia
Legal professionals
Muslim Students Association
Muslims
Non-profits
Otherization
Ramadan
Texas A&M University
TX - College Station
Virtual services
Writers
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Muslim Voices
Subject
The topic of the resource
Subject line
Description
An account of the resource
Muslim Voices is a community-based oral history project that records stories of the multifaceted lives of Muslims in Texas.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Saleem Shabazz, a retired postal worker and Air Force veteran living in Longview, TX. Saleem tells about his childhood, describing his family dynamics, the places he lived, and being Baptist in his youth. He talks about travel and work in the Air Force and being exposed to different cultures and beliefs. Saleem discusses converting to Islam and his experience of the hajj. He also talks about his engagement with his Muslim communities over the years, including being and imam for a time, and his observations on social and political change in the US.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Saleem Shabazz
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Elizabeth Melton
Date
The date the interview was conducted
December 22, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Longview
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
East
Location
The location of the interview
Longview Public Library
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Silent Generation
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Saleem Shabazz
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Saleem Shabazz, a retired postal worker and Air Force veteran living in Longview, TX. Saleem tells about his childhood, describing his family dynamics, the places he lived, and being Baptist in his youth. He talks about travel and work in the Air Force and being exposed to different cultures and beliefs. Saleem discusses converting to Islam and his experience of the hajj. He also talks about his engagement with his Muslim communities over the years, including being and imam for a time, and his observations on social and political change in the US.
Baptists
Black Americans
Black Lives Matter
California
Conversion
Converts
Culture shock
Family dynamics
Gender
Hajj
Hajjis
Imams
Islam
Islamophobia
Mental health
Moving
Muslims
Nation of Islam
Police violence
Prejudice
Race
Religious leadership
Segregation
Travel
Turkey
TX - Longview
US Military
Veterans
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Voices of Change
Description
An account of the resource
Activists and organizers all across Texas engage in meaningful work that is often not given enough recognition. The Voices of Change oral history project seeks to have conversations with community leaders and people who are part of grassroots movements about their background, goals, and commitment to making a difference. This collection aims to create a more inclusive Texas by amplifying underrepresented voices and giving space for marginalized communities to tell their stories on their own terms.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Amanda Martinez Beck, a fat liberation activist living in Marshall, TX. Amanda talks about the work that online activism involves, such as social media engagement, podcasting, and writing for various platforms. She discusses the problems of language in her activism, like the negative connotations many people have with concepts like fatness and disability. Amanda also explains how her conversion to Catholicism and exposure to incarnational theology helped her learn to celebrate her body and the bodies of others.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Amanda Martinez Beck
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Elizabeth Melton
Date
The date the interview was conducted
December 2, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Christian
Catholic
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Marshall
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
East
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Millennial
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Amanda Martinez Beck
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Amanda Martinez Beck, a fat liberation activist living in Marshall, TX. Amanda talks about the work that online activism involves, such as social media engagement, podcasting, and writing for various platforms. She discusses the problems of language in her activism, like the negative connotations many people have with concepts like fatness and disability. Amanda also explains how her conversion to Catholicism and exposure to incarnational theology helped her learn to celebrate her body and the bodies of others.
Accessibility
Activism
Baylor University
Catholicism
Catholics
Christian scripture
Christians
Conversion
Disabilities
Evangelicalism
Family dynamics
Fat liberation
Fatphobia
First-generation Americans
Jesus Christ
Social justice
TX - Longview
TX - Marshall
Writers