Oral History of Taylor Allred, interviewed by Jason Pack, 13 April 2021

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Title

Oral History of Taylor Allred, interviewed by Jason Pack, 13 April 2021

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

Materials in The Citadel Archives & Museum Digital Collections are intended for educational and research use. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright. For more information contact The Citadel Archives & Museum, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, 29409.

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.