Oral history interview with Yvette Hynson
Sound
CH_CA_2020_SC_050_001
Community Archive;Oral History
In this interview, Yvette Hynson describes founding the Black Student Union and Cleopatra’s Daughters at Washington College to create safe spaces for Black students. She also speaks fondly about her mentors, Dr. Ruth Shoge and Dr. Horn, who guided her through navigating college as a Black, female, nontraditional student. She also discusses her lack of connection to the College and her desire to organize a Black alumni gathering November 2 2020
English
WAVE (format)
Black Student Union, Sumner Hall, Washington College, Ebony and Ivory Towers Oral History Initiative
Alumni and alumnae, Sociology, Minority college students--United States, Student movements, Nontraditional college students, College sorority members Chestertown
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