Interview with Tysheeka Purvis - OH 756

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.

Disciplines

Law

Keywords

COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020, Black Women, Parenting, Motherhood, Education

Interview with Tysheeka Purvis - OH 756

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