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Philander Smith College Oral History Collection: Dr. Jesse Hargrove, February 14, 2017
No full textThis video contains an oral history that took place on February 14, 2017, at Philander Smith College, Donald W. Reynold Library. This video contains the oral history interview of Dr. Jesse Hargrove, conducted by LeTisha Stacey. The interview starts with Dr. Hargrove describing his birth, family composition, and upbringing first on a plantation in Gough, GA then relocating to Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Hargrove also describes his family lineage starting from his enslaved ancestors and the book he wrote about their lives. At 5:10, Dr. Hargrove is asked about his religious background. At 5:55, Dr. Hargrove is asked what other skills and talents did his family instill in him since he decided not to become a preacher. Dr. Hargrove describes learning Spanish in school and went on to teach in Mexico as well as attending University of California-Berkeley during his junior year exchange program where he learned six languages. Dr. Hargrove also describes world events occurring around the same time he was in school and the exchange program. Dr. Hargrove goes on to describe his experiences in the exchange program he attended at University of California-Berkeley with 9 other HBCU students in the 1970s. Dr. Hargrove then describes his graduate and post-graduate degree work and dissertation. Dr. Hargrove also describes his work in upward bound, TRIO, and student support services programs after receiving his doctorate degree. Dr. Hargrove then describes how he eventually went on to work on initiatives to restore the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Arizona at the University of Arizona. Dr. Hargrove then describes after leaving the University of Arizona, Dr. Hargrove went back to Florida to work on charter schools and eventually began working as a professor at Philander Smith College under President Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed. Dr. Hargrove goes on to explain the changes to the Philander Smith College campus and curriculum under Dr. Reed. Dr. Hargrove then describes Philander Smith College’s transition from President Dr. Reed to President Dr. Walter Kimbrough to Dr. Johnny Moore and on to Dr. Roderick L. Smothers, Sr. At 47:18, Dr. Hargrove is asked what are his hopes for Philander Smith in the future. At 51:57, Dr. Hargrove is asked what advice he would give to future incoming freshman. At 53:34, the interviewer thanks Dr. Hargrove and asks if there is anything else he would like to add. Dr. Hargrove ends the interview by praising the Donald W. Reynold Library for their collections of art and more
Philander Smith College Oral History Collection: Dr. Raphael Lewis, February 16, 2017
No full textThis is an oral history with Dr. Raphael Lewis, Division of Social Sciences, interviewed by Digital Librarian/Archivist LeTisha Stacey, on February 16, 2017, at the Donald W. Philander Smith College’s Library. This interview is part of the Philander Smith College "Then and Now: Faculty and Staff Reflections" oral history project. This oral history opens with Lewis sharing his background, highlighting his childhood in Kingston, Jamaica, educational and religious experiences, and skills and talents. At 06:11, Dr. Lewis shares his academic and social experiences as a student at Philander Smith College. Dr. Lewis also details professors and procedures that impacted him at Philander Smith College. Dr. Lewis also shares his experiences after graduation (20:00), his various positions at Philander Smith College (21:43), and his most rewarding experiences at Philander Smith College (24:03). At the conclusion of this video, Dr. Lewis shares changes he has witnessed at Philander Smith College due to leadership change and integration (29:45), future hopes for Philander Smith College (33:52), and advice for incoming freshmen (35:23)
Philander Smith College Oral History Collection: Dr. Lia Steele-Marcell, February 16, 2017
No full textThis is an oral history with Dr. Lia Steele-Marcell, Division of Humanities Department, interviewed by Digital Librarian/Archivist LeTisha Stacey, on February 16, 2017, at the Donald W. Philander Smith College’s Library. This interview is part of the Philander Smith College "Then and Now: Faculty and Staff Reflections" oral history project. This oral history opens with Dr. Steele-Marcell sharing background information, her spiritual upbringing in Arkansas, and childhood. At 00:07:11, Dr. Steele-Marcell shares her educational experiences, accomplishments, and most memorable college experiences at Lindenwood University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). At 14:13, Dr. Steele-Marcell shares her teaching experiences at St. Louis University and position as an adjunct professor at Philander Smith College, followed by the changes she witnessed on campus. At 21:33, Dr. Steele-Marcell shares her most rewarding experiences at Philander Smith College, advice for incoming freshmen, and hopes for Philander Smith College
TU You Know, 2016-2017
No full textThis is the 2016-2017 Tuskegee University yearbook, TU You Know. It includes photos of the university’s president, Dr. Brian L. Johnson, as well as faculty, staff, and students. Campus life events highlighted include the Lyceum Series which featured performances by Ailey II, Stogie Kenyatta, and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, and guest speakers Dr. Cornel West, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Roland Martin, astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison, Dr. Synthia Saint James, activist Kevin Powell, scholar Dr. Monica Hairston O'Connell, attorney Brian Stevenson[sic], Governor Wes Moore, Tasha Smith, artist E. Bruce Phillips, artist Ronald McDowell, Dr. Houston Baker, and Ilyasha Al-Shabazz[sic], daughter of Malcolm X. Photos of on campus visits and commencement speakers First Lady Michelle Obama, Phylicia Rashad, Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, alumni Tom Joyner, Lionel Richie, Lonnie Johnson, and Bill Winston. Also included are photos of student organizations, the marching band, athletics, ROTC, honor societies, and Greek Life
TU State of Mind, Tuskeana, 2015
No full textThis is the 2015 Tuskegee University yearbook, TU State of Mind, Tuskeana. It includes photos of the university’s president, Dr. Brian L. Johnson, as well as faculty, staff, and students. The milestones highlighted are the Tuskegee football, softball, and men’s basketball teams, which each won 2014 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) championships. Also included are photos of student organizations, the marching band, athletics, ROTC, honor societies, and Greek Life
Allen University Yearbook: The Yellow Jackets, 2014-2015
No full textThis is the 2014-2015 Allen University yearbook: The Yellow Jacket, 2014-2015. It includes pictures of the university’s president, Lady June Cole, and an in memoriam collage for the victims of the Mother Emmanuel AME Church Massacre, of which three victims were Allen University alumni. Also included are pictures of administrators, faculty, staff, and students, as well as campus life activities such as visits from former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden, organizations, sports, and Greek Life
Diseased but Not Destroyed, March 19, 2013
No full textThis audio features a presentation from an event at American Baptist College (ABC) called Diseased But Not Destroyed. The presenter is the National Health Manager at the NAACP National Headquarters and a former ABC student. She presents about "Health Equity as a Social Justice Issue;" this is her second presentation about this topic, and a continuation of the previous presentation. From the beginning of the audio until around 10:45, the presenter and Dr. Sanders speak about manuals that appear to be guides for helping the local churches adopt new practices to support health equity. Her focus of this presentation is racial disparities/barriers within the context of health equity. There is a Q&A that begins at 1:07:52. The speaker can be heard clearly but the audio for those asking questions is low. The audio ends during the Q&A
Diseased but Not Destroyed, March 18-20, 2013
No full textThis audio features a presentation from an event at American Baptist College (ABC) called Diseased But Not Destroyed. The presenter is the National Health Manager at the NAACP National Headquarters and a former ABC student. She presents about "Health Equity as a Social Justice Issue." She lists her objectives for the presentation as: dispelling myths about the black church as a vital institution for HIV prevention, utilizing social justice as a core principle, best practices for supporting the black church, and helping the black church coordinate with the local NAACP units/church leaders in their cities. There is a Q&A that begins at 58:56. The speaker can be heard clearly but the audio for those asking questions is low. The audio ends after the Q&A and final words from the speaker
Dr. Reed's Farewell Video, April 19, 2012
No full textThis video recording features Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed's Farewell video, in honor of her retirement as the fifth president and other accomplishments for the occassion of her Retirement Gala. This video contains a slideshow of pictures, highlighting Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed's successes as Bethune-Cookman University's president
The 14th Annual Mary McLeod Bethune Birthday Celebration, July 8, 2012
No full textThis video features a slideshow of images from the 14th Annual Mary McLeod Bethune Birthday Celebration on July 8, 2012. This video highlights photos from the Parade Festival Showcase and footage from an Honoring Mayesville Unsung Heroes ceremony in Mayesville, South Carolina