Krista Brewer oral history interview (part 2), February 16, 2017

Item — othertype: Oral History

Identifier: BrewerK_L2017-41

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Krista Brewer oral history interview

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Scope and Contents

Interviewed by Andrew Reisinger. In this interview, Krista Brewer begins by focusing on the later years of her work at the Great Speckled Bird, emphasizing her relationships with other staffers. The latter part of the interview focuses on her life and work since leaving the Bird, specifically how she continues to be involved in groups that promote social justice and civic engagement.

Dates

Creation: February 16, 2017

Creator

Brewer, Krista, 1947- (Interviewee, Person)

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Oral history available for research.

Biographical Note:

Krista Brewer was born in January 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia. While in high school, Brewer started writing for the school newspaper. After graduating, she went to Oxford College of Emory University and later transferred to Jacksonville University to finish a degree in sociology. Brewer got experience teaching but realized her career wasn't taking the path she had envisioned. She later got involved with more political and women's movements. Living back home in Atlanta, Brewer came across a copy of The Great Speckled Bird. The paper advertised a need for a news reporter, so she applied for the position and shortly began working at the Bird.