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Nick Rubin was born in Anderson, SC, and moved to Charleston, SC in 2005 to attend the College of Charleston. This interview focuses on his political work, particularly his experiences with Occupy Charleston in 2012. Rubin remembers his early…

Karla Martinez was born in 1981 in Zacatecoluca, El Salvador. Escaping civil war, her family went to Mexico, stayed there undocumented for several years, and then crossed the border into the US. Martinez grew up in Los Angeles, CA. She remembers her…

Nina Cano Richards was born in 1988 in La Paz, Bolivia. When she was nine years old, her family came to the USA, looking for the American Dream. In the interview, Cano Richards remembers her childhood in Bolivia and her experiences as a child of…

Fernando Soto was born in 1984 in San Pedro de las Colonias, Coahuila, Mexico. When he was seven years old, his family immigrated to the USA. Soto remembers growing up on Johns Island, SC, and reflects on how this small rural community has changed…

Taylor Allred was born in Charleston, SC. He was inspired to join Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) by the Bernie Sanders’ campaign of 2016. In 2018, he joined the Charleston group and was a co-facilitator in applying for the chapter status. He…

Harry B. “Chip” Limehouse III was born in 1962 in Charleston, South Carolina. His family has a long history in politics, and he grew up attending electoral campaign events. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science at USC. In the interview,…

Wendy Dallas Damron was born in 1973 in Detroit, Michigan. In 2013, Damron, her husband, and her two children moved to the South Carolina Lowcountry attracted by the area's beauty, warm temperatures, and conservative politics. In the interview,…

Michael Novielli was born in 1964 in New York. In 2020, he relocated to Mt. Pleasant, SC, attracted by the beauty of the region and the prospect of living in a conservative state. In the interview, he talks about his work and experience as a…

Joshua Parks was born in Philadelphia, PA, and grew up in Jacksonville, FL. He attended Howard University in Washington, DC, and worked at the Sankofa Bookstore owned by filmmakers Haile Gerina and Shirikiana Aina Gerina. While in college, he was the…

Marcus McDonald was born in Silver Springs, MD, and grew up in Columbia, SC. He moved to Charleston in 2014 to attend the College of Charleston, where he graduated with a degree in finances. McDonald is the founder of Adesso Entertainment. In 2020,…