Ibrahim Mumin Oral History Interview

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An oral history interview and conversation with community organizer and activist Ibrahim Mumin. It consists of three versions of digital video recording, two camera card files (2025.12.16.1.1 and 2025.12.16.1.2, .mxf files) and one edited file (2025.12.16.1.3, .mov file). Mr. Ibrahim Mumin was interviewed by College of William & Mary alumna Phoebe Linnell on April 3, 2024, as part of the Social Justice Conversations Oral History Project. The interview took place at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. At the time of the interview, Mr. Mumin was 76 years old. This oral history interview consists of two distinct sections: an “interview” section (part 1) and a “conversation” section (part 2. 01:12:08). In part 1, Mr. Ibrahim Mumin discusses his upbringing in Columbus, Georgia, recalling his family life, educational experiences, and his first job shining shoes.

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