In this interview Jaffet Emmanuel Garcia, an undergraduate student at UC San Diego talks to former UC San Diego Alumni and current Cal State San Marcos professor Mohamed Abumaye. In the interview multiple topics are discussed ranging from police oppression, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, and growing up in City Heights. Professor Abumaye shares his vision for a better future and exposes the shortcomings of the current educational, medical and political system. Having taken place just a week before the enraging events surrounding the murder of George Floyd, this interview also discusses experiences of police oppression and the change that is desperately needed.
June 7, 2020
Mohamed Abumaye Oral History
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Alyssa
June 1, 2023 — 9:35 am
This interview was very insightful! I’ve had similar experiences and this really helped me gain perspective on the invisible boundaries that San Diego has because of the police presence.