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In this interview, Reverend Dr. Gregory Davis, alumnus and former professor of Religious Studies at UNC Charlotte, discusses his life and his career. [All times approximate]. Growing up in New York City as a blind person and attending the school for the blind in Raleigh, North Carolina [02:00]. Attending Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte and transferring to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. [04:00]. His experience as a blind college student [06:00]. The influence of Dr. Herman Thomas and Dr. Bertha Maxwell Roddy on his time at UNC-C [12:00]. His perspective on how campus life was for African American students [24:00]. Campaigning for the first Black student body president [26:00]. How campus has changed since he was a student [29:00]. Becoming a faculty member at UNC-C for over 30 years and retiring in 2008 [32:00]. Having a scholarship named after him and keeping in touch with his former students [35:00]. Starting the SAFE (Student Advising for Freshman Excellence) program at UNC Charlotte [37:00]. Serving as president of the Black Alumni Chapter [40:00]. Courses he taught [43:00]. Advice for future UNC Charlotte alumni [47:00].

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