Collections : [Oral History Archives at Columbia]

A letter of recommendation dated 1991 for Jeff Brodsky written by Basil Talbott, Washington correspondent for the Chicago Sun-Times, and a cover letter and resume dated 2003 written by Brodsky.

Various media coverage of Jeff's early work, including screenshots of articles, a text document with multiple articles pasted together, and a video clip of Brodsky's appearance on "Sonya Live." Also included is an interview conducted by Howard Brodsky with his son, and an article published in the New Hampshire Union Leader about Jeff Brodsky and Howard Brodsky's relationship and philanthropic work from 2021.

Eric Adams provided two sessions of oral history interviews addressing the same subjects: his career in the New York police Department, the history of the Guardians Association, and the founding of 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care. He also goes into some detail about his personal background, including memories about police community relationships in Queens, where he grew up in the 1960s and 1970s, and his efforts to speak out against racism in the police department.

Reuben Bankhead speaks primarily of the NYPD Guardians Association, and its importance to aiding the careers of black police officers during his time with the New York City Police Department. He shares how influential the advice of more experienced police was when he was starting out, as well their advocacy and support for black officers to take promotion exams. He comments on the affect of the lawsuits brought by the Guardians Association, aiding later generations of police officers. He also touches on how policing has changed from the 1960s and 1970s into the 2000s, and the importance of residency requirements to community policing.

This is a group oral history interview with Reuben C. Bankhead, Charles C. Coleman, Lester H. Grissom, Leroy Hendricks, and Robert Nero. They share stories from their time in the New York City Police Department (NYPD) during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. They were all members of the NYPD Guardians Association, and speak about how the organization influenced their careers. The conversation spans racial equality issues in NYPD, including promotion exams, and instances of retaliation for speaking out against prejudice. They describe the conflict between the NYPD Guardians Association and the NYPD Patrolmen's Benevolent Association over the attempted establishment of a Civilian Complaint Review Board in 1966. They also remember several lawsuits reversing discriminatory hiring and promotional practices.

Alfonso begins the interview by describing his family. He then recalls his life as a student. He also recalls the period when he contracted hepatitis. Alfonso comments on his first approach to the Church and his family's link to religion. Alfonso describes his seminary studies to become a pastor and the times when he had to leave because of his unstable health. Alfonso reflects on the persecution of religious movements during the Revolution and on the Cuban press. Finally, Alfonso discusses the role of youth in the continuity of the Revolution and the link that young people establish with the United States.

In the first session, Alicia discusses her birth and the death of her father. Alicia comments on her passage through different levels of education and discusses public schools in the pre-revolutionary period. Finally, she discusses the practices she carried out as a social worker in impoverished neighborhoods.

In the first session, Alina recalls her childhood in San Miguel del Padrón, a settlement in Havana. She also recalls the bond she had with her cousin, the Elián González episode, and her time at the Lenín Institute. Alina describes how she entered the Instituto Superior de Arte. She recalls her fondness for art from a very young age. Alina describes her life at the Instituto Superior de Arte and discusses the lack of economic resources to produce films.