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Karl Bertrand, president of PD&D, talks about helping the homeless in Yonkers. Rose Aviles describes organizing projects between YPL and organizations in Yonkers.

Theresa talks about sexism women experienced in the work place. She describes the Bronx Slave Market and how women worked for little pay.

Masha describes moving back to Yonkers after living in NYC. She talks about the pride that she has for the Yonkers and its remarkable diversity.

Alice talked about growing up in Yonkers and learning the Assyrian language. She also talks her family's history and how members of it escaped the Assyrian Genocide. She described how meaningful Assyrian Flag Day in Yonkers is to her. The video of…

Vivian described her Assyrian family growing up in Yonkers. She talked about Assyrian culture and art that she enjoys. Vivian told stories about her family's experiences during the Assyrian Genocide.

Vinnie talks about African American art work and public art projects she has created, such as the Ella Fitzgerald sculpture and Victory Behind Sims.

Theresa Murphy talks about growing up in the Bronx and being involved with Civil Rights movements.

Stan talks about his service with 82nd Seabees on islands in the Pacific such as Guadalcanal, Bougainville, and Okinawa. The other voice towards the end of the interview is Alex Strohmayer's.

Scott Christian Sava, an artist, author, and film director, talked about his Assyrian roots in Yonkers. He described Assyrian art work and it's influence on him. Scott also talked about the making of  Animal Crackers, which has recently been added…

Olin MacIntosh interviewed Sarah Bennett about her relationship with the Yonkers Mar Mari church.