In this interview, Valerie Grays, an alumna of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte shares memories of her time as a student at the university from 1980-1984. [All times approximate]. Growing up in Baltimore, Maryland and deciding to attend UNC Charlotte [55:17]. Her first weeks as a student [15:16]. Her academic experience [19:21]. The impact of Dr. Bertha Maxwell Roddey, Dr. Greg Davis and Dr. Herman Thomas [22:45]. Involvement in student organizations such as student government, the Black Student Union, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc [25:39]. Winning homecoming queen in 1984 and being the third African-American woman on campus to hold this title [33:06]. Being a resident adviser [39:10]. Her experience as an African-American woman at UNC Charlotte [48:51]. How things have changed for Black students from the perspective of an alumni [55:42]. Technological differences between when she was a student and today [1:04:23].
