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Interview with Dr. Vershawn Young.
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1 m4a file (31 min., 39 sec.)
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An audio recording of an interview conducted by Jermal Jones with Dr. Vershawn "Vay" Young, an artist, actor, diversity consultant and Professor, Joint Appointed, in Communications Arts and English Language and Literature at the University of Waterloo where he has been the director of Waterloo's Black Studies program since its launch in 2022. The interview explores Dr. Vershawn Young’s family background, education, career path, published works, academic practice, experiences as a solo performance artist, professional actor, and faculty member at the University of Waterloo, his involvement in the Black Studies program at Waterloo, and his thoughts about the university today. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.
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The sound recording and transcription are available on the Waterloo Digital Library.
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Copying or storing any content from this collection is expressly prohibited without prior permission from the University of Waterloo Archives.
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Preferred citation: University of Waterloo Archives. University of Waterloo Oral History Hub pilot interviews. Interview with Dr. Vershawn Young, August 24, 2023. UWA2-2024-1-6.
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- Jones, Jermal (Interviewer)
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