Interviewer
Autumn Jackson
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Abstract
This interview was conducted by Autumn Jackson with Tysheeka Purvis as part of Project 2020: A Collaborative Oral History. Purvis discusses her experiences as a mother and professional amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She specifically details the challenges presented to her as the parent of an eighth-grader and fourth-grader during the critical year 2020—all while trying to manage her work responsibilities. Notable topics of conversation include motherhood, parenting, family dynamics, mental health, education, health protocols (masking, etc.), and the evolution of everyday life.
Tysheeka T. Purvis (b. 1983), a native of Bennettsville, SC, is a Child Support Case Coordinator in Mecklenburg County, NC. She earned her B.S. degree in Finance and Economics from Grand Canyon University and completed her M.S. degree in Human and Social Sciences from Walden University.
Spearheaded by Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight, an Assistant Professor of History and 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
11-27-2021
Unique Identifier
OH 756
Format
MP3; M4A; WAV
Length
00:11:26
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Keywords
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020, Black Women, Parenting, Motherhood, Education
Recommended Citation
Tysheeka T. Purvis, COVID-19 Pandemic, and Black Women, "Interview with Tysheeka Purvis" (2021). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 756.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/670
