Why do you do community service. Valerie Shirley interview
Dublin Core
Title
Why do you do community service. Valerie Shirley interview
Subject
Masjid An-Nur, Islam
Description
Because I grew up in the inner city in Chicago and I saw such a need for social services, and individual needs and family needs and there was like no money or no resources for it. So I was inspired to do community service 'cause I felt that was the only way to help uplift the community.
Creator
Shantrice King
Source
N/A
Publisher
Religion Department (Carleton College)
Date
6/5/2012
Format
Sound
Type
.mp3
Identifier
MAN_WhyCommunityService.mp3
Coverage
Minneapolis, MN
Sound Item Type Metadata
Duration
1:27
Transcription
Because I grew up in the inner city in Chicago and I saw such a need for social services, and individual needs and family needs and there was like no money or resources for it. So I was inspired to do community service ’cause I felt that that was really the only way to help uplift the community. [Interviewer: And so, do you find that to be a big part of your work here at Masjid An-Nur?] Yeah, I noticed that they just need helpers. Social services and community services need helpers, need workers. So I just try to offer my physical body to be that helper in whatever area is needed. Because there’s so many areas that need covering. So, I just find myself - ‘cause I’m an activist and I’m just like a lifelong volunteer. Anywhere where there’s work needed, that’s where I go. [Interviewer: What do you mean by an activist?] I think an activist - I’ve always been an advocate for social justice, I noticed the disparities in different areas, racial disparities, just discrimination in every area. Sexism, whatever there is. And so I’ve always been one for change. I just want things to be equal and fair. Balance the playing field for those who are the underdog.
Collection
Citation
Shantrice King, “Why do you do community service. Valerie Shirley interview,” Religions in Minnesota, accessed April 19, 2024, https://religionsmn.carleton.edu/items/show/2169.
