Oral History Interview with G. Winston James
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Material Information

Title:
Oral History Interview with G. Winston James
Creator:
James, G. Winston ( Narrator )
Ruffner, Andrew ( Interviewer )
Publisher:
World AIDS Museum and Educational Center
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Physical Description:
00:18:21

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Jamaican Americans -- United States -- Biography
AIDS awareness
HIV/AIDS -- Social aspects -- United States
Genre:
Interview
Spatial Coverage:
United States -- Florida -- Ft. Lauderdale
Coordinates:
26.137159 x -80.131401

Notes

Abstract:
G. Winston James' oral history presents a narrative that weaves through the challenges of personal relationships in the context of HIV/AIDS. Born in Jamaica and growing up in New Jersey, he recounts his move to New York for college and his consequential interactions within the gay community. His story highlights the complexities of forming intimate connections against the backdrop of HIV/AIDS, illustrating the emotional journey from fear to acceptance. James' experiences are further enriched by his engagement in community activism, offering insights into the shifting societal attitudes towards HIV/AIDS.
Funding:
This content is part of a Mellon Foundation-funded project coordinated by the Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab (WPHL) at FIU and eight community partner institutions titled "Community Data Curation: Preserving, Creating, and Narrating Everyday Stories."
Creation/Production Credits:
Joseph Ale edited and transcribed this interview.

Record Information

Source Institution:
World AIDS Museum and Educational Center
Holding Location:
World AIDS Museum and Educational Center
Rights Management:
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Resource Identifier:
FI14105171

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