Activism

A. J. Rice interview, 2017

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A. J. Rice interview, 2017

A. J. Rice, a PhD student studying African American and African Studies (AAAS) at Michigan State University (MSU) was interviewed by Liz Timbs on June 29, 2017. The following video accounts his undergraduate career studying International Relations at James Madison College (JMC). With his insights into students, faculty, curricula, and the administration, he describes his demands for structural changes regarding JMC and AAAS.

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Jessica Gray interview, 2018

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Jessica Gray interview, 2018

Jessica Gray, interviewed on January 31, 2018 by Mileena McDonald, is a Michigan State senior majoring in Social Work. This video showcases her experiences as an Resident Assistant, the Executive Coordinator of Alternative Spartan Breaks, and the Treasurer of the Association of Black Student Social Workers. Moreover, she describes her personal experiences in volunteering and her plans for the future.

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Jadel Hughes Davis, July 7, 2017

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Jadel Hughes Davis, July 7, 2017

Jadel Hughes Davis, an engineering graduate of Michigan State University, was interviewed by Liz Timbs on July 7, 2017. She recounts her time in various MSU organizations, such as Women in Engineering the National Society for Black Engineers, and My Sister's Keeper. Also, she discusses her website, OurMECA (Minority Experiences in Colorless Atmospheres). Through the website she hopes to sustain a network for minorities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) to mentor, connect, and learn from one another.

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