Jowanna Peterson and Anthony Bridgeman
Recorded
November 5, 2014
36:02 minutes
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ddc001667
Description
Jowanna Peterson (56) and Anthony Bridgeman (42) talk about their involvement with the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, the surrounding community, and what it's like living in Indianapolis.Subject Log / Time Code
Jowanna and Anthony about how they know each other and keep running into each other at different intersections in their lives.
Jowanna remembers visiting the old museum and how she brought her daughter, Alicia Peterson, to the museum and watch both her and the museum grow.
Jowanna talks about her family and her decision to return to Indianapolis after living in Atlanta, GA.
Anthony on his Caribbean roots and what it was like growing up in New York City.
Anthony on what it was like moving to Indianapolis and experiencing "culture shock."
Anthony reflects on Indianapolis' lack of social mobility. He notes, "A lot of doors are closed to the a lot of people in the city."
Anthony on how the museum tries to bridge the gaps of social inequity through education and access. Jowanna on how she also comes to the museum for community meetings and engagement.
Participants
- Jowanna Peterson
- Anthony Bridgeman