Black Oral History Project

Eastside Central Coalition Black Oral History Project, is a community-driven effort to document and preserve the stories and contributions of Black residents and organizations who lived in El Paso’s Eastside (South Central) neighborhood before the construction of Interstate 10 and afterwards.

How do we preserve our stories?

The project will collect oral and video histories from elders, community leaders, families, and organizations to capture first-hand accounts of daily life, cultural traditions, civic engagement, and the social fabric of the Eastside (South Central) area before the highway’s construction. These materials will be archived, made accessible to the public, and used to continue and expand the work of the late Dr. Maceo Dailey, former Director of African American Studies at the University of Texas at El Paso, whose scholarship laid the groundwork for recognizing the neighborhood’s significance.

Our process is simple and thoughtful.

• It begins with the Nomination of a person or organization to be considered for an interview.

Click here for Nomination Form

Meet the Team

  • Monet Goode

    FOUNDER

    With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
    They set the tone for everything we do.

  • Eleanor Parks

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

  • Karl Holland

    CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

    Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

  • “Remembering and recording these voices matters,” said Micheal Davis, Executive Director of the Eastside Central Coalition. “This project honors those who built community here, helps correct gaps in the historical record, and gives future generations direct access to the lived experiences that shaped Eastside (South Central)  El Paso.”

    —Grew up in El Paso

  • "Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome."

    —Former Customer