Interviewer
Makayla Strozier
Abstract
This interview was conducted by Winthrop student Makayla Strozier with Kierra Byrd as part of HIST/AAMS/WMST-517: Black Women in America and Project 2020: A Collaborative Oral History on the Coronavirus Global Pandemic. Byrd discusses the experiences of Black women during the social justice movements of 2020, including their roles in racial justice efforts and the Black Lives Matter movement. She reflects on the contributions of Black women to the African American community and discusses the ways misogyny and gender inequality can affect their recognition and treatment.
Byrd discusses the influence of social media on conversations about race and gender and her perception that Black women receive less public recognition than Black men in discussions of racial injustice and police brutality. She also addresses the stereotype of Black women as strong and discusses the pressures associated with expecting Black women to provide support for others while their own experiences and vulnerabilities receive less attention. Byrd emphasizes the importance of recognizing Black women as individuals with their own needs, experiences, and perspectives.
Kierra Byrd (b. 2000) is a native of West Columbia, South Carolina, and a graphic design student at Winthrop University with a minor in web design.
Publication Date
10-21-2021
Unique Identifier
OH 719
Format
MP3; M4A;
Length
00:12:30
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University
Keywords
Black Women, Black Lives Matter, Social Justice, Gender Inequality
Recommended Citation
Kierra Byrd, Black Women, and Social Justice, "Interview with Kierra Byrd - OH 719" (2021). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 719.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/636