Title
Publication Date
8-25-2010
Coverage Date Range
2007
Document Type
Oral History
Description
In her interview, Dr. King discusses the climate for black students when she arrived at Denison in 1997. Dr. King talks about her experience mentoring black students at Denison, particularly during times of racial conflict. She describes some of the incidents of 2007, including various student, faculty, and administration responses. She addresses how she handled teaching a class (in First Year Studies) when student protesters encouraged their colleagues to leave class and meet on the academic quad to join in solidarity. Dr. King shares her views on the role and effectiveness of Denison’s Black Student Union. She gives advice to students when racial incidents occur on campus.
Is a Part of
Writing Our Story
Publisher
Denison University
Rights
Denison University
Keywords
King, Toni (oral history)
Location
Denison University
Repository Publisher
Denison University
Interviewer
Butler, Vanessa
Interviewee
King, Toni
Toni King Interview Audio File