doi:10.7916/z89r-tj08Oral history interview with Kurt B. Boone, 2021Boone, Kurt Boral historiesephemeramixed materialMessengersCommunity activistsExecutives, BlackGraffiti artistsGraffitiSeptember 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001Bicycle messengersCambria Heights (New York, N.Y.)Boone, Kurt BKurt Boone discusses his childhood growing up in Cambria Heights, Queens and reflects on the influence of crime and drugs on his community. He also describes his work in the juvenile crime prevention organization, Counselor for Positive Progress. He also gives his reflections on the growth of urban/Hip-Hop culture in Queens during this time. Boone shares his interest in business and discusses the notable lack of Black executives in the corporate world. Boone narrates his initial interest in messenger work and his subsequent experiences at various companies like Rapid Messenger Service, Mobile Messenger Service, Getty Images, and others. Some messenger stories he mentions includes: working in Ground Zero immediately after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, being one of the first foot messengers for various courier apps, and his involvement with the bike messenger community. Boone recounts his introduction into the graffiti world and his relationships with famous graffiti pioneers like Phase 2 and Butch 2. He also shares more details about his current work in marketing, photography, writing, publishing, and street culture