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Black Studies, Black Spaces oral histories, 2019

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This collection contains three classroom panel discussion sound recordings as well as forty-one oral history interviews with thirty-six narrators conducted during the Fall 2019 Black Studies and Black Spaces course offered by the African, African American, and Diaspora Studies (AAAD) program. The interviews comprise a diverse group of narrators, including community members, faculty (current and former), students, administrators, staff, and alumni, reflecting on their experiences and perspectives related to Black studies and the creation of Black spaces within academic and community contexts.

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Daniel Beers interviewed by Mistire Kifle, 2019 937.8 Megabytes 1 digital file 00:27:08 Duration (HH:MM:SS.mmm)

Records an interview with Daniel Beers, Associate Professor in the Department of Justice Studies at James Madison University, who recounts his humanitarian work and academic career with a focus on Haiti. The interview documents the founding and development of Resources to Resources, a nonprofit organization supporting community-driven development projects, and his efforts to involve students in international humanitarian work through cultural programming and experiential learning. Discusses critical perspectives on traditional humanitarian aid, ethical research practices in Haiti, fundraising concerts, challenges of scaling community-based initiatives and countering poverty narratives, and the intersections between academic research and community service in international development contexts.

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Jacob Mayiani interviewed by Mistire Kifle, 2019 362.9 Megabytes 1 digital file 00:20:59 Duration (HH:MM:SS.mmm)

Records an interview with Jacob Mayiani, a data scientist with a master's degree in Integrated Science and Technology from James Madison University, who reflects on Black spaces and community on campus. The interview documents his personal background, educational trajectory, and involvement with campus organizations. Discusses questions of representation and cultural identity, the formation of supportive networks within a predominantly white institution, and the roles of student leadership and academic achievement in building community.

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Rebeca Barge interviewed by Michelle Pineda-Hernandez, 2019 244.3 Megabytes 1 digital file 00:14:08 Duration (HH:MM:SS.mmm)

Records an interview with Rebeca Barge, an immigrant from Central America and long-time Harrisonburg resident, who reflects on community engagement, diversity, and relationships between James Madison University and the city of Harrisonburg. The interview documents her work at the Harrisonburg City Public Schools Welcome Center assisting Latin American families with access to local resources and her subsequent role at JMU's Center for Multicultural Student Services (CMSS) supporting student organizations and diversity initiatives. Discusses her former position as Program Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters coordinating mentoring programs with JMU students and considers how these roles connect campus communities, local schools, and families in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

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