Prisca Manyala Oral History Interview Brown University. Ruth J Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice Creator Musée royal de l’Afrique centrale Creator National Museum of African American History and Culture (U.S.) Creator Manyala, Prisca interviewee Shemisi, Paul videographer videos oral histories (literary genre) In this interview, Prisca Manyala discusses her family history, the lasting impact of colonialism on their lives, and her motivations for becoming involved in community work including in the Congolese NGO, Congo Leadership Initiative, Les Ailes du Cœur [Wings of the Heart], and her work as an independent consultant for a World Bank-funded project for the Government of DRC, the Equity and Strengthening Education System Project (PERSE). Please be advised that this interview may contain stories of trauma, both personal and community-wide related to the legacies of racial slavery and colonialism. It is preserved to document the emotions and experiences of the individual interviewed. Some language in this transcript may be offensive. It is presented as it exists in the original audio recording. The views and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Global Curatorial Project, Brown University, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, or the project’s institutional partners. For questions or concerns please contact library staff at hay@brown.edu or +1-401-863-2146. A2023-057 Prisca Manyala Oral History Interview, Global Curatorial Project: Unfinished Conversations oral histories and records, Ms.2022.010, Brown University Library 2023 2023 2023 Democratic Republic of Congo fre French 1 mov 00:36:30:00 born digital The duplication and reproduction of materials in this collection outside of Brown University, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and project partner institutions requires the written consent from the interviewee or their assignee. Please contact the John Hay Library at hay@brown.edu or +1401-863-2146 with any inquires. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). Collection is open for research. Congo Leadership Initiative Equity and Strengthening Education System Project (PERSE) Les Ailes du Cœur Wings of the Heart World Bank Afterlives of slavery and colonialism Colonization Colonization Communal empowerment and growth Community Congo (Democratic Republic)--Social conditions--20th century. Congo (Democratic Republic)--Social conditions--21st century. Corruption Education Education access Family history Freedom and freedom-making Mutual aid Non-profit organizations Political activism Politics Self-sufficiency Slavery Systemic oppression Trauma and healing Youth leadership Youth programming Congo (Democratic Republic) Kinshasa (Congo) Global Curatorial Project: Unfinished Conversations oral histories and records 2014-2024 Ms.2022.010 Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/) https://www.riamco.org/render?eadid=US-RPB-Ms.2022.010 DRC_Manyala_Prisca_French_2023_June_23_P1000213 Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)