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Full-Text Articles in African American Studies
Fearless Friday: Ja'nai Harris, Christina L. Bassler
Fearless Friday: Ja'nai Harris, Christina L. Bassler
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Ja’Nai Harris ’16 is a fearless advocate for equity, diversity, and justice here at Gettysburg. Her efforts have been instrumental in planning several important events on campus including the #BlackLivesMatter vigil held on Tuesday, December 9th and the Ferguson discussion held on December 2nd. Through her work as a Diversity Peer Educator (DPE) and Co-president of the Black Student Union (BSU), she has used her leadership to spread positivity, activism and social change. [excerpt]
To My Peers Dismayed By The Looting, Rashida Aluko-Roberts
To My Peers Dismayed By The Looting, Rashida Aluko-Roberts
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“…Violent acts of protesters.”
“…destruction of properties.”
“…looting stores.”
I tried to hide my frustration as I listened to the class discussion taking place. How can people be so easily influenced by mainstream media and focus on the acts of a few individuals instead of thousands of peaceful protesters? [excerpt]
Ashes, Mauricio E. Novoa
Ashes, Mauricio E. Novoa
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There’s silence as everybody waits to hear what we already know is coming,
ears fixated on Robert McCulloch with hands over mouths,
and our fears are validated. [excerpt]
The Pursuit Of Advil And Blow Pops, Andeulazia C. Hughes-Murdock
The Pursuit Of Advil And Blow Pops, Andeulazia C. Hughes-Murdock
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“Excuse me sir, where’s the Advil?” I ask politely as I walk, for the first time, into the Quik Mart across the street from the Colonial Hall apartments.
“Over there.” A middle-aged Indian man declares, apparently suspicious of my request to alleviate my cramps.
I smile back anyway, hoping that his face is permanently in a suspicious glance that makes me uncomfortable to go anywhere but the aisle in front of him. [excerpt]
The Dark Skin I Am In, Zakiya A. Brown
The Dark Skin I Am In, Zakiya A. Brown
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“You know, you’re pretty for a dark skinned girl, but I’m sure people tell that all the time”
“Can I honestly tell you, that you are the prettiest dark skinned girl I know?”
Throughout my life I have received comments such as these. I’ve heard them from my mother’s colleagues, strangers, and sometimes my friends. They provoked me to think that somehow I genetically lucked out to be physically attractive even though I was cursed to live within dark skin. [excerpt]
Wanted More From Moore, Rashida Aluko-Roberts
Wanted More From Moore, Rashida Aluko-Roberts
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I was very excited when I first picked up Wes Moore’s book The Other Wes Moore. After hearing that it was chosen as the common reading text for the incoming class, and also being given the opportunity to co-facilitate a discussion based on the book, I was even more excited.
However, as I read the book, I found myself more frustrated than fulfilled. [excerpt]
I'Ve Seen The Promised Land: A Letter To Amelia Boynton Robinson, Mauricio E. Novoa
I'Ve Seen The Promised Land: A Letter To Amelia Boynton Robinson, Mauricio E. Novoa
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You asked if I had any thoughts or comments at the end of our visit, and I stood and said nothing. I opened my mouth, but instead of giving you words my throat was sealed by a dam of speechlessness while my eyes wept out all the emotions and heartache that I wanted to share with you. The others in my group were able to express their admiration, so I wanted to do the same. [excerpt]