Alyssa Elliot interviewed by TaLisha Hairston, 2019

Creator:
Elliott, Alyssa, Hairston, TaLisha, Conrades, Jenna, and Nemergut, Margaret
Extent:
95.2 Megabytes 1 digital file and 00:16:31 Duration (HH:MM:SS.mmm)
Scope and content:

Records an interview with Alyssa Elliott, a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., who discusses her experiences with the African American Divine Nine organizations at James Madison University. The interview documents her perspectives on differences between Panhellenic and historically Black Greek letter organizations, the role of the Center for Multicultural Student Services as a safe and affirming space, and ongoing challenges related to Greek housing, visibility, and institutional support for Black Greek organizations. Discusses her sorority's commitment "to bridge the gap" by building connections across communities and addresses broader questions of representation, inclusion, and campus climate for students of the global majority.

Language:
English
Physical facet:
(.wav)

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Location of collection:
Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704
Carrier Library
James Madison University
880 Madison Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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