Olivia Stephens interviewed by Mistire Kifle, 2019
- Creator:
- Stephens, Olivia and Kifle , Mistire
- Extent:
- 212.6 Megabytes 1 digital file and 00:12:17 Duration (HH:MM:SS.mmm)
- Scope and content:
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Records an interview with Olivia Stephens, who reflects on her academic journey and experiences as a Black student at James Madison University. The interview documents her involvement in campus organizations that support students of the global majority, her efforts to build community and find affirming spaces, and her engagement with diversity and inclusion initiatives. Discusses themes of identity, belonging, and leadership development at a predominantly white institution, including the importance of mentorship, peer networks, and culturally responsive programming.
- 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.