{"value"=>"<p>The series primarily contains eighty-four audio recordings of interviews De Veaux conducted in preparation for writing and editing articles for <span class=\"title\">Essence</span> magazine. The recordings are arranged alphabetically by title and interviewee's last name, when known. Many of the interviews are described individually, where possible.</p> <p>De Veaux interviewed notable figures in Black literature, art, and music such as Jayne Cortez, June Jordan, Nina Simone, and Alice Walker, as well as Haitian refugees, civil rights activists, and government officials. There are also recordings of events, performances, and trips. In 1981, De Veaux traveled to Zimbabwe with <span class=\"title\">Essence</span> magazine to report on the country's first year of recognized independence. In 1984, De Veaux traveled to Nicaragua as part of a delegation representing the women's non-profit organization Madre.</p>"}