Interview with MyKeisha Ross, October 12, 2022

Collection: Athens Oral History Project

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Content Warning: This interview includes references to sexual assault.

MyKeisha Ross grew up and attended school in Athens, though her family has its roots in Ohio. Raised by a single mother, Ross had to look after herself and got her first job in the sixth grade. In school, she was very active in sports and loved basketball, which continues today. In this interview, Ross discusses her values, connection to the community, and how she has worked to improve the chances of success for at-risk and impoverished youth. She also criticizes the local government.

Date

2022-10-12

Identifier

rbrl361aohp-072

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Duration

71 minutes



Citation

MyKeisha Ross and William Breeding, “Interview with MyKeisha Ross, October 12, 2022,” UGA Special Collections Libraries Oral Histories, accessed November 5, 2024, https://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/RBRL361AOHP/rbrl361aohp-072.

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