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TRHT Oral History Project
 

TRHT Oral History Project

The Otterbein University Alumni of Color Oral History Project began in 2021 as part of the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) campus initiative. The oral history project embodies the ‘Truth’ component of TRHT in seeking to look honestly at the ways educational institutions have embodied racial hierarchy and caused harm. The purpose of our project is to gather stories and experiences from Otterbein alumni of color in order to assemble the fullest, most vibrant, and most honest account of Otterbein’s history. Understanding our history is necessary in order to dismantle racial hierarchy and transform the culture of our campus and community. Student and faculty interviewers have collaborated to interview these alumni about their experiences as college students. Questions have addressed classroom experiences, co-curricular and social life, campus and community climate, educational experiences before Otterbein, career achievements, and more. Perhaps the most compelling responses arose from two of our signature questions: “For you, what would racial equity look like on a college campus?” and “What made you say yes to participating in this oral history project?” Over and over our interviewees offered candor, rich insight, and commitment to both truth-telling and transformation of the Otterbein community. We are extremely grateful for their willingness to participate. We welcome participation from any alumni who would like to contribute to the project. We can interview by Zoom, telephone, or in writing. Please contact English Department Chair Margaret Koehler (mkoehler@otterbein.edu) for more information or if you are interested in contributing your story to the project.
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  • Masman, Paola by Paola Casale Masman

    Masman, Paola

    Paola Casale Masman

  • Franklin, Willie, Interview by Willie Franklin

    Franklin, Willie, Interview

    Willie Franklin

    In this interview with Willie Franklin, he describes his experiences at Otterbein University beginning as an AV Technician in the Library Resource Center to the Director of Instructional Support Services. He discusses his various life philosophies such as, failure is an event and not a person. Franklin also address how race and being a person of color has affected his career in technology.

  • Murph, Ricardo by Ricardo Murph

    Murph, Ricardo

    Ricardo Murph

  • TerMeer, Terrie. Interview, Class of 1977 by Terrie TerMeer

    TerMeer, Terrie. Interview, Class of 1977

    Terrie TerMeer

  • Posey, John. Interview, Class 2020 by John H. Posey

    Posey, John. Interview, Class 2020

    John H. Posey

  • Hampton, Melica. Interview, Class 2004 by Melica Hampton

    Hampton, Melica. Interview, Class 2004

    Melica Hampton

  • Lampkins, Andre. Interview, Class 2002 by Andre Lampkins

    Lampkins, Andre. Interview, Class 2002

    Andre Lampkins

  • Ross, Janelle. Interview, Class 2013 by Janelle Ross

    Ross, Janelle. Interview, Class 2013

    Janelle Ross

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    Broderick, Modupe

    Modupe Broderick

  • Foster, Eunice (Dr.). Interview, Class 1972 by Eunice Foster

    Foster, Eunice (Dr.). Interview, Class 1972

    Eunice Foster

    This interview begins with Dr. Eunice Foster’s childhood move with her family from Georgia to Columbus, OH as part of the Great Migration. Dr. Foster describes her experience at Otterbein College in the years 1966-1970, majoring in Elementary Education and participating in Drill Team and the campus newspaper. She discusses political divisions in the 1960s, interracial dating at Otterbein, tutoring in urban Columbus, and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She recalls warm relations between African and African American students at Otterbein in the 1960s, including memories of dances held by African students at Ohio State University. Dr. Foster reflects on her own role as an educator and a pioneer in diversifying the field of Agricultural Science. Her own experience as a student has clearly shaped her lifelong advocacy for students and communities of color.

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    Victoria Bolton

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  • Dunson-Dillard, Tonia by Tonia Dunson-Dillard

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    Tonia Dunson-Dillard

 
 
 

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