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Title: Amber Interview, September 17, 2020
Date: September 17, 2020
Creator: Amber; Bea
Description: COVID-19 has affected Amber in many ways and it became very real for her when she lost her job over night after moving to a new city. The support of people kept her going especially when she was losing hope after a while. She couldn't collect unemployment and horrible things were happening in the world around her and in her personal life including the loss of family. After some time she made it work. She got a full time job, moved, and things felt more normal despite not being so. The hope she has for us, and what she hopes we learn, is how important it is to have your own opinion and do your own fact checking and to come out stronger, more united, and understanding. Don't take life for granted - normal everyday things could be gone - things are constantly shifting and evolving. This video is part of the Humanities Truck's From Me To You: A Covid-19 Oral History Project. https://humanitiestruck.com/frommetoyou/
Subject: COVID-19; coronavirus; pandemic; unemployment; support; loss; hope
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2265
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Mengxi "Althea" Rao Interview, May 14, 2020
Date: May 14, 2020
Creator: Mengxi "Althea" Rao; Naoko Wowsugi; Naoko Wowsugi
Description: Artist Althea Rao reflects upon the impact of COVID in her life, especially in relation to immigration issues she has been experiencing since August 2019. Althea is from China, and shares that COVID has not had too much of an impact on her because she's been experiencing many of the issues (unemployment, lack of healthcare, etc.) since the beginning of her problems with immigration. While on a day-to-day level her life has changed with new social distancing measures, she believes that her life has been in limbo for a long time, and she feels full of sympathy for those who are now feeling frustrated with their current situation. Because of her immigration issues, Althea shares that she has not felt the need to find something new to sustain her, but points to her long-term art project with local communities as a positive force. Althea discusses how COVID has impacted the relationship between China and the US, and has shaped the perception and experiences of Asian Americans. She ends by reflecting on how COVID has brought death closer to her and people throughout the world. This video is part of the Humanities Truck's From Me To You: A Covid-19 Oral History Project. https://humanitiestruck.com/frommetoyou/
Subject: New Haven, CT; ArtSpace; COVID; COVID-19; coronavirus; pandemic; art; artist; immigration; China; unemployment; healthcare; social distancing; Asia; Asian Americans; racism; death
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2137
Rights statement: Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Nicole Williams Interview, November 10, 2020
Date: November 10, 2020
Creator: Nicole Williams; Alexis Zilen
Description: The idea of a “new normal” has become common rhetoric within the United States as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This new normal includes not only updated health consciousness but larger structural transformations in economics and politics. This project will focus on a few microcosms of transformation; the rise of unemployment and the impact of the creative arts, and the effects of mental health during the ongoing pandemic. Overall, Alexis Zilen's interview with Nicole Williams will provide insight into the new normal and the transformation of American creative culture during the pandemic. This interview was completed virtually.
Subject: Cherry Hill, NJ; divorced parents; Cherry Hill High School; mental health; Ithaca, NY; coping mechanism; escape; Seattle, WA; summer camp; nanny; social media; quarantine; mental illness; therapy; community college; COVID-19; Coronavirus; pandemic; unemployment; writing
Country: United States
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2525
Rights statement: Copyright, including the right to publicity, has been transferred to American University via the Humanities Truck release form. There are no modifications to the agreement.

Title: Rally for justice
Date: 1971
Description: Flier publicizing a rally for justice outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Monday September 27, 1971 sponsored by the National Federation of Social Service Employees. The rally urges public support to fight the wage freeze, kill the Family Assistance Plan (dubbed the Family Assassination Plan), and to dump racist Nixon-omics. Also included on the flier is a quote by Ozzie Edwards, the President of the National Federation of Social Service Employees, regarding the wage freeze and Nixon-omics.
Subject: Demonstrations -- United States; Public welfare -- United States; Unemployment -- United States; United States -- Economic conditions
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0079
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70916
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: National Coalition to Fight Inflation and Unemployment
Date: 1976
Description: Flier publicizing the Bicentennial March for Jobs in Washington, D.C. on April 3, 1976, as well as a handwritten advertisement of a Dowsing home study course.
Subject: Demonstrations -- United States; Public welfare -- United States; Unemployment -- United States; United States -- Economic conditions
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0080
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70821
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: Jobs for all! Support the Hawkins-Humphrey Full Employment Bill
Date: 1975
Description: Flier publicizing the Ministers' March around the White House, sponsored by Operation Push and the Push Ecumenical Ministers Division, on Wednesday January 15, 1975 in Washington, D.C. The event includes a rally on the Ellipse and a march around the White House, and is meant to support full employment and jobs for all. The flier includes an illustration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and notes that the march is planned for his birthday.
Subject: Demonstrations -- United States; Full employment policies -- United States; Unemployment -- United States; United States -- Economic conditions
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0077
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70913
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Title: Greek Americans for Action; now jobs at home not guns abroad
Date: 1972/1975
Description: Flier stating the intent of the Greek Americans for Action organization to join the March on Washington for jobs, citing the economic crisis caused by military spending and the war.
Subject: Demonstrations -- United States; Unemployment -- United States; United States -- Economic conditions
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0084
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70924
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Title: Committee of the Lower East Side
Date: 1973
Description: Flier produced by the Committee of the Lower East Side of the Puerto Rican Independence Party, in both English and Spanish, to urge the public to demand alternatives to poverty programs and to combat unemployment and economic stagnation.
Subject: Unemployment -- United States; United States -- Economic conditions
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0078
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70820
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.

Title: War Against Repression
Date: 1971
Description: Flier publicizing the mule train demonstrations in Washington, D.C. as part of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's War Against Repression on April 27 and April 28, 1971.
Subject: Demonstrations -- United States; Public welfare -- United States; Unemployment -- United States; United States -- Economic conditions
Country: United States
Local Identifier: SC_Frazier_F_0082
Type: fliers (printed matter)
URI/handle: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:70822
Rights statement: Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.