Oral History Interview with Brenda Jones

Brenda Jones spoke about growing up east of the Anacostia River in Ward 7; differences in the educational system between today and when she was a child; moving out of southeast Washington, D.C. in 1958 and then moving back to southeast with her children; the violence and deterioration of quality of life in communities; her vision for and development of a community center; the image of Anacostia in the media and people's perception of southeast Washington, D.C.; and her future vision for herself, her organization (Parklands Community Center), and the community.

Interview created in conjunction with the Anacostia Community Museum's 40th Anniversary Oral History Project and the exhibition, 'East of the River: Continuity and Change.' Dated 20070504