Tracy Brisson and Josh Nichols oral history interview, July 15, 2017

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Identifier: BrissonT-NicholsJ_20170715

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Tracy Brisson and Josh Nichols oral history interview

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Scope and Contents

Interviewed by Erica Hague. In this interview, Tracy Brisson and Josh Nichols discuss the Women's March that happened in Savannah on January 21, 2017, for which Tracy obtained the permit. They discuss the two separate groups in Savannah that planned rallies and eventually came together for a march. Brisson describes the process of obtaining the permit, which she began only 72 hours before the march took place. They talk about social media and its impact on the Savannah march as well as its influence on political discourse. They both talk about their role as new parents and describe their hopes and fears for the future.

Dates

Creation: July 15, 2017

Creator

Brisson, Tracy, 1975- (Interviewee, Person)
Nichols, Josh, 1983- (Interviewee, Person)

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Oral history available for research.

Biographical Note

Tracy Brisson was born in 1975 in New Bedford, Mass. She currently lives in Savannah, Ga., with her husband Josh Nichols and their son. She works as a wedding officiant.

Biographical Note

Josh Nichols was born in 1983 Manchester, N.H. He currently lives in Savannah, Ga., with his wife Tracy Brisson and their son. He works as a software engineer.