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Kat Hacanyan interviews Leah Dotson, a progressive activist and Eastern Michigan University graduate, for the Ypsilanti Bicentennial Celebration. Leah discusses her journey into activism, starting in 2013, and her involvement in environmentalism and community organizing. She highlights Ypsilanti's welcoming environment, its family-friendly parks, and the growing sense of community, particularly among young families. Leah envisions Ypsilanti as a leader in renewable energy, leveraging existing initiatives like Solar Ypsi. She emphasizes the city's resilience, mutual aid during the pandemic, and hopes to be remembered as a community advocate who balances activism with listening.
Interview Date
8-19-2023
Keywords
Ypsilanti bicentennial, community stories, progressive activist, environmentalism, renewable energy, community events, family-friendly parks, mutual aid, Ypsilanti history, community growth, environmental leadership, Ypsilanti parks, community support, Ypsilanti identity, community inclusiveness.
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Recommended Citation
Hacanyan, Kat, "Leah Dotson, Oral History Interview, 2023" (2023). Oral Histories. 223.
https://commons.emich.edu/oral_histories/223