Oral History of Taylor Allred, interviewed by Jason Pack, 13 April 2021
Title
Oral History of Taylor Allred, interviewed by Jason Pack, 13 April 2021
Subject
Description
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 has held several offices, including the chair of the eco-socialist group. Allred states that Charleston DSA members are key players in several relevant regional political issues. Among them challenging the 287(g) agreement between the Charleston Sheriff Office and ICE, Medicaid for all, the relief effort in response to COVID, the Mutual Aid Fund, and housing and environmental justice. He reflects on the impact DSA members are having in the PRO Act campaign. Finally, he discusses the future of DSA and socialist organizing in the South.
Publisher
The Citadel Archives and Museum
Date
Rights
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Format
application/pdf
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1660
Coverage
Charleston (S. C.)
Duration
75 minutes
Interviewer
Jason Pack
Interviewee
Taylor Allred
Location
Charleston, South Carolina via Zoom
Collection
Citation
The Charleston Oral History Program at the Citadel, “Oral History of Taylor Allred, interviewed by Jason Pack, 13 April 2021,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed March 28, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1660.