South Phoenix Oral History Project

1.27. 2020 Has Been Painful (with Andrea Rivers)

June 23, 2020 SMCCHistory Season 1 Episode 27
South Phoenix Oral History Project
1.27. 2020 Has Been Painful (with Andrea Rivers)
Show Notes

Join us today for a conversation with Andrea Rivers, English Faculty at South Mountain Community College. Andrea's pursuing a PhD that focuses on race, cultural relevance, and teaching at Arizona State University.

In her discussion with Summer, Andrea conveys the shifting realities of the COVID19 era, as our perspectives change to include conversations about black struggles, violence against people of color, and uncertainties about the future.

Show notes: 

  • Andrea discussed the murder of George Floyd and its historical impacts. As part of her work with SMCC's Equity Team, she developed a short video, called "What is Juneteenth? In 8 minutes and 46 seconds.)" 
  • You can connect with Andrea at Andrea.Rivers@southmountaincc.edu or Aerivers@asu.edu 

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Interview Date: 6/5/2020