Dublin Core
Title
Justin McDaniels Oral History Interview
Description
McDaniels begins his interview by sharing stories from his childhood growing up in Canby, Oregon, specifically his high school and early college experiences. McDaniels also shares his coming out story, as well as his experiences as a queer biracial cis-gendered man. He discusses, in-depth, his participation and leadership in the “I, Too, Am OSU” campaign and the Solidarity March in 2014 – he discusses the campus climate, the impetus for the campaign and march, the administrative response, the behind the scenes planning, and the impact of his activism, as well as his support group and mentors. As a student who took an academic break and returned four years later, he has the unique perspective of learning that despite how powerful these movements felt in the moment, the same racist undertones exist on the campus. He expresses his thoughts regarding racist complacency, the concept of diversity within a university setting, and the lack of meaningful actions taken by university administrators.
With a continued focus on social justice, at the time of the interview, McDaniels was a political science major with a focus on international relations. He was also one of the Oregon State University students that mobilized the “I, Too, Am OSU” campaign and the Solidarity March in 2014.
With a continued focus on social justice, at the time of the interview, McDaniels was a political science major with a focus on international relations. He was also one of the Oregon State University students that mobilized the “I, Too, Am OSU” campaign and the Solidarity March in 2014.
Creator
Justin McDaniels
Source
Oregon Multicultural Archives Oral History Collection (OH 18)
Publisher
Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries
Date
February 19, 2019
Contributor
Natalia Fernández
Format
Born Digital Video
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
OH18-justin-mcdaniels-20190219
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Natalia Fernández
Interviewee
Justin McDaniels
Location
The Valley Library, Oregon State University
Original Format
Born Digital
Duration
2:00:29
OHMS Object
Interview Format
video