https://religionsmn.carleton.edu/files/original/695f12112e6f788b22cb589c5078f950.mp3 f9dafde9044cc2a3c8f32ef4a2680ce7 Sound A resource primarily intended to be heard. Examples include a music playback file format, an audio compact disc, and recorded speech or sounds. Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound <span>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.</span> Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:27 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Why do you do community service. Valerie Shirley interview Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MAN_WhyCommunityService.mp3 Subject The topic of the resource Masjid An-Nur, Islam Description An account of the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shantrice King Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived N/A Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Religion Department (Carleton College) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/5/2012 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Sound Type The nature or genre of the resource .mp3 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Minneapolis, MN Islam