Joanne Gabbin interviewed by Qyaira Colbert, Session 2, 2019

Creator:
Gabbin, Joanne V. (Joanne Veal), 1946-, Colbert, Qyaira, Kifle , Mistire, Chang, Angelina Ingrassia, and Nemergut, Margaret
Extent:
1,633.1 Megabytes 1 digital file and 00:47:15 Duration (HH:MM:SS.mmm)
Scope and content:

Records a follow-up interview with Dr. Joanne V. Gabbin, who expands on the broader impact and ongoing development of the Furious Flower Poetry Center at James Madison University. The interview documents the integration of Furious Flower materials into university curricula, changes in the center's physical location, and community outreach programs such as the Children's Creativity Camp and Slam Academy. Discusses international collaborations, the role of poetry in international studies, and her vision for the center's sustainability through endowment funding, advocating for continued recognition and support of Black literary arts.

Language:
English
Physical facet:
(.wav)

Access and use

Location of collection:
Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704
Carrier Library
James Madison University
880 Madison Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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POC: Tiffany Cole
Phone: (540) 568-3444
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