Darius Perkins interviewed by Ashleigh Williams and TaLisha Hairston, 2019
- Creator:
- Perkins, Darius, Williams, Ashleigh, and Hairston, TaLisha
- Extent:
- 189.9 Megabytes 1 digital file and 00:32:57 Duration (HH:MM:SS.mmm)
- Scope and content:
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Records an interview with Darius Perkins, who reflects on his experiences within the James Madison University community with particular attention to Black spaces, student life, and campus culture. The interview documents his academic journey and involvement in programs such as African, African American, and Diaspora Studies and related student organizations. Discusses community-building efforts, identity formation, and opportunities and challenges encountered by Black students at a predominantly white institution.
- Language:
- English
- Physical facet:
- (.wav)
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704Carrier LibraryJames Madison University880 Madison DriveHarrisonburg, VA 22807
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Tiffany ColeEmail: coletw@jmu.eduPhone: (540) 568-3444Email: library-special@jmu.eduPhone: (540) 568-3612Fax: (540) 568-3405
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open for research. Agreements with the interviewees govern access to oral history interviews.
- Parent terms of access:
- The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. Contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu) for more information.