The Pitt Perspective

Councilwoman Mary Perkins-Williams is a Pitt County native with a compelling story about the mistreatment of black employees in a white environment at a PWI institution. Her story showcases the often unheard history of most PWIs in the country. 

We were delighted to get Rabbi Harley on our podcast for this episode. Ashley interviewed him about his unique position as a Rabbi/former Rabbi in Pitt County. She touched on minority relations, Anti-Sematism, and more!

Enjoy this unfiltered and uncut conversation about police brutality with officer Tedd Biggs

Jay Coachman is a Pitt County native who displays the greatness of Black people through his art. He wants Black people to know they come from kings and queens. Find his Instagram @jxy.coachman and follow us @the.pitt.perspective!!!

Laura also known as Miguel Cornell is a drag king who graced us with their story. As we wrap up season 3, it was a great note to end on.

Randy is a Native American man who he lived in Pitt County for quite some time. He educated us on Native practices as well as his unique experience.

Happy Native American/ Indigenous Heritage Month!! Bobby shed light on the true Native history in the United States…things you won’t learn in a textbook. Have a listen!

In this episode of The Pitt Perspective, we interview Tamilla Wiggins, an African-American woman who lives with PTSD. Most people don't think of mental illness as a disability but it is very real. This is a story of someone who has to fight to get the care she deserves and we enjoyed listening to every minute of her story. We know you will too! 

For Disability Employment Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight Tommy Cloyd. Tommy has been around Pitt County for 2 decades and has seen the good, bad, and the ugly when it comes to accessibility for people with disabilities. We absolutely loved hearing Tommy's story and know you will too.

Welcome back to The Pitt Perspective! In this episode, Pitt Perspective member Ashley Wolfe interviews Greenville Theatre of Arts Center Creative Director DaVonya Terri Campbell-Payton about her experiences growing up in Greenville. Campbell-Payton also tells us about her perspective as an African-American artist in North Carolina and her involvement with the Black Creatives of Pitt County. The rest of the group discusses interesting topics from the interview.