Interviewer
William Calandro
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Abstract
This interview was conducted by William Calandro with Kennedy Lawrence as part of Project 2020: A Collaborative Oral History. Lawrence discusses her experiences amid the novel COVID-19 pandemic and critical year 2020. She details the educational and social challenges she personally faced during a flaring pandemic, notably as a freshman college student. She also provides insight into the state of theatre and performing arts amid the pandemic, particularly the virtualization of theatre. Other notable topics of conversation include virtual learning, vaccination, civil unrest, social activism, and the 2020 political climate.
Kennedy Lawerence ’23 is a native of Columbia, SC who studied Theatre and African American studies at Winthrop University. She earned her B.A. degree in May 2023.
Spearheaded by Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight, an Assistant Professor of History & African American Studies, Project 2020 is best summarized in her words: “The goal was to conduct interviews that explored the various ways in which Americans were experiencing and being impacted by the various watershed moments that emerged during 2020 (the global pandemic, social unrest, financial challenges, issues with healthcare, etc.)."
Publication Date
2-8-2023
Unique Identifier
OH 745
Format
MP3
Length
00:26:20
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Keywords
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020, Vaccination, Education, Virtual Learning, Theatre and Performing Arts, Winthrop University, Social Unrest, 2020 U.S. Election
Recommended Citation
Kennedy Lawrence, Winthrop University, and COVID-19 Pandemic, "Interview with Kennedy Lawrence" (2023). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 745.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/660
