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VHFP
Conference 2004
June 7th – June 11, 2004
NVLP’s Class of 2004 Fellows took part in the third annual Visionary Heritage Fellows Training and Leadership Development Conference held June 7th – June 11, 2004, at Howard University in Washington, DC.
The conference was a rigorous and rewarding one-week immersion for the Fellows in the skills and disciplines required to successfully complete their projects. During a series of highly focused group sessions, Fellows were trained in all aspects of recording oral histories, including skills in researching, interviewing and videotaping. They also received intensive training in leadership development.
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"Legacy Keeper" works with 2004 Fellows |
During a candid workshop, NVLP co -founder Renee Poussaint, shared her wisdom and experience about the interviewing process, The Fellows enjoyed a rare chance ask the Emmy award winning journalist and filmmaker important questions about skill, substance and style as they prepared to undertake their assignments. Dr. Gayle Pemberton from Wesleyan University also led an engaging discussion on oral history theory and technique.
Throughout the week, NVLP staff members taught the Fellows how to research, conduct interviews and use video taping equipment. Groups of Fellows then worked with “Legacy Keepers”, outstanding volunteer elders from the Washington, DC area, as their interview subjects to hone their skills
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Odetta and David Dinkins |