Pinkard, Irene interview by Morgan-Durisseau, Shanté, Spring 2019

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 5, Item: 2

Identifier: 1.3

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Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

The CGU History 304/Introduction to Oral History Methodology course trains graduate students in both the theoretical and practical aspects of conducting oral histories. For Spring 2019, the theme for the course was “Women of Color in Southern California.” Students interviewed women of color from a wide range of backgrounds, including academics, students, professionals, and activists.

All abstracts were written by the interviewer.

Dates

Creation: Spring 2019

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Languages represented in the collection: English.

Access

Collection open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.8 Linear Feet (2 document boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

Dr. Irene Pinkard, former Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Oxnard, educator and community leader, is an education consultant for secondary/community college districts. She was the first woman to be elected to the Oxnard City Council in 20 years; the first African American woman elected to the council; and the first African American woman elected to the Oxnard school board. Dr. Pinkard graduated from California State University, Long Beach, with a bachelor's degree in business and a master's in counseling. She received an edicational doctorate from Nova University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, in educational psychology. She was born on Oct. 24, 1943 in St. Petersburg, Florida and grew up in Riverside, California.