Interview with Delancy McBride - OH 746

Interviewee

Delancy McBride
Black Women
Small Businesses

Interviewer

Kaniya Simpson

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Abstract

This interview was conducted by Kaniya Simpson with Delancy McBride as part of Project 2020: A Collaborative Oral History. McBride discusses her work in the haircare industry as well as the symbolic nature of hair to the African American community. She also details the role of social media in growing her business, and the importance of inspiring other Black women in the field.

Delancy McBride, a Rock Hill native, is a cosmetologist who works in the haircare industry.

Spearheaded by Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight, an Assistant Professor of History & African American Studies at Winthrop University, 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

11-4-2021

Unique Identifier

OH 746

Format

M4A

Length

00:05:42

Restrictions

This interview is open for use.

Disciplines

Law

Keywords

2020, Black Women, Cosmetology, Cosmetology, Social Media

Recommended Citation

Delancy McBride, Black Women, and Small Businesses, "Interview with Delancy McBride - OH 746" (2021). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 746.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/661