Byron Harris oral history interview 2021 June 29

Description

In this interview, Byron Harris, who holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, discusses his life experiences and time as an undergraduate student. [All time approximate]. Growing up in Raleigh and life before attending college [1 min]. Decision to attend UNC Charlotte and participating in the Student Advising for Freshman Excellence (SAFE) program [3 min]. Choosing psychology as a major and decision to pursue student affairs [10 min]. The impact of Michelle Guobadia on his growth as a student leader [15 min]. His father, Walter Harris who chartered the Rho Gamma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity on campus and his decision to join the fraternity once coming to campus [19 min]. Other organizations he was involved in as a student and their influence on his life [28 min]. Campaigning and being crowned homecoming king in 2016 [35 min]. Starting the tradition of putting pennies in the pan of Norm the Niner during a student's freshman year [43 min]. His perspective of how campus was for Black students during his undergraduate years [45 min]. The shooting of Keith Lamont Scott and the response of the Black Student Union and NAACP [50 min]. His perspective of how campus is for Black students currently and his siblings attending UNC Charlotte [56 min]. The increase in Black students in leadership roles on campus currently and the importance of recognizing all types of diversity [57 min]. His fraternity's event “Sleep Out for the Homeless” which sought to raise awareness and donations for Charlotte's homeless population [1 hour]. Attending the Association for Fraternal Leadership & Values conference while a student as one of his favorite memories [1 hour 3 min]. His advice for the next generation of UNC Charlotte students [1 hour 13 min].