Oral Histories

Zakiyah Ansari

   February 28, 2024

   

Parent and Education Activist; Organizer and Co-Executive Director, Alliance for Quality Eudcation (AQE), which NY ACORN helped found

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1. February 28, 2024 Interviewed by Francine Streich

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Zakiyah touches on her work with education groups started by or in coalition with ACORN (BEC, AQE). She also speaks about her involvement in the FIght for 15 camapgin, Occupy Wall Street, education campaigns, and her development as a leader. She discusses what made ACORN successful and the importance of personal relationships in organizing.