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A Cultural Lens Into The Story Underneath: A Resource Guide Of African American Art, Artists And Culture For Art Education, Valerie Graves

Theses and Dissertations

The goal of this study is to create a qualitative resource guide of African American culture, art, and artists for an art education curriculum. This project encompasses four main themes to reflect an area of African American culture via a work of art created by an African American artist. These themes are, Family with the sub themes African American Male, Matriarch, and Children; Spirit with the sub themes Faith, Spirituality, and Inspiration; Identity with the sub themes Artist’s Voice, Triumph, and Hope and Vision; Community with the sub themes Ancestors, Social Issues, and Cultural Voice. These themes constitute …

Lifetime Racism And Blood Pressure Changes During Pregnancy: Implications For Fetal Growth, Clayton J. Hilmert, Tyan Parker Dominguez, Christine Dunkel Schetter, Sindhu K. Srinivas, Laura M. Glynn, Calvin J. Hobel, Curt A. Sandman

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Objective: Research suggests that exposure to racism partially explains why African American women are 2 to 3 times more likely to deliver low birth weight and preterm infants. However, the physiological pathways by which racism exerts these effects are unclear. This study examined how lifetime exposure to racism, in combination with maternal blood pressure changes during pregnancy, was associated with fetal growth. Methods: African American pregnant women (n = 39) reported exposure to childhood and adulthood racism in several life domains (e.g., at school, at work), which were experienced directly or indirectly, meaning vicariously experienced when someone …

Symbolic Imprisonment, Grief, And Coping Theory: African American Women With Incarcerated Mates, Avon Marie Hart-Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

African American men have been incarcerated at unprecedented rates in the United States over the past 30 years. This study explored how African American females experience adverse psychosocial responses to separation from an incarcerated mate. The purpose of this qualitative grounded theory (GT) study was to construct a theory to explain their responses to separation and loss. Given the paucity of literature on this topic, helping professionals may not understand this problem or know how to support these women. Disenfranchised grief and the dual process model of bereavement were used as a theoretical lens for this study. Data were collected …

0817: Rikki Miller Collection, 2012-2014, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection consists of research materials gathered by Rikki Miller while doing research on the Colored Orphan's Home and the Barnett Hospital and Nursing School, an African American hospital, in Huntington, West Virginia. Materials are primarily photocopies of articles, photographs, surveys, and reports from various sources. Also included is Miller’s final presentation titled, “Case Study: An Appalachian ‘Black Hospital’”

Examining The Effect Of Race On The Relationship Between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder And Metabolic Syndrome In Women, Leia Harper

Theses and Dissertations

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition affecting approximately 8% of the adult U.S. population with rates twice as high in women than men. Increasingly, evidence has suggested a close relationship between PTSD and increased risk of metabolic diseases. However, the literature on PTSD and metabolic disease risk factors has been limited by the lack of investigation of the potential influence of race on this relation. The current study examined the possible effect of race on the relation between PTSD and metabolic risk. Data for this study were provided from sample of that included 50 African American women and …

The Father Of Black Adventism: Charles M. Kinny, Trevor O'Reggio

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 Stressbusters, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special finals week edition of the College Heights Herald.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Koch, Cameron. Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Sanctioned for Hazing
• Holloway, Kaely. Talisman Guests Visit Last Evening – Student Government Association
• Lawson, Anna. Candelight Vigil Honors Student’s Vivacious Spirit – Melanie Reichert
• Parker, Jacob. Theft, Substance Abuse Make Up Majority of Campus Crime
• French, Jackson. South Campus Store Wasn’t Making Any Money
• Bratcher, Nick. Apologies & Admonishments
• Kriz, Lindsay. Here’s What I Hope You’ve Learned – Feminism
• Parker, Jacob. Friends Remember Derrick Looper’s Easy Going Nature
• Crumbie, Trey. New Department to Concentrate on Science Side of Psychology
• Crumbie, Trey. Enrollment …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Holloway, Kaely. Talisman, Student Government Association Discuss Financial Options
• Pratt, Elliott. Bowl or Bust – Football
• Sproles, Katherine. Grant Creates Clinical Experiences & Practice in Teaching Teacher Program
• Marnon, Christian. WKU Can’t Keep It Up – Sexual Health
• French, Jackson. Student Teams Up with Student Government Association for Bench Proposal – Logan Eckler, Bus Stops
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Christmas
• Deck the Halls
• Pierce, Connor. Nick Bratcher’s Equality Is a Joke
• Watson, Paul. English Professor Wins International Award for Novel – David Bell
• Koch, Cameron. Benefit Auction to …

Colorism: The Unspoken Preference To Skin Tone And Its Effect On African American Individuals In The 21st Century, Carolyn D. Powell

Theses & Dissertations

This qualitative study explored the perception of colorism among Black American individuals born between the years of 1952 and 1972 of the pre-Civil Rights Movement and post-Civil Rights Movement generations. Colorism has been defined as the privileging of light skin tone over dark skin tone. The stigma of colorism continues to produce discord, distrust, discrimination, and cultural disconnects between Black and White individuals as well as within the Black American family and community. The aim of the study was to explore the consciousness of colorism in the 21st century and its effect on Black Americans. Racial Identity Development was utilized …

Mlk Celebration 2013 - 50 Years Later: Honoring The Legacy Of Mlk Poster, Western Michigan University

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Martin Luther King Jr. 50 Years Later Celebration December 2, 2013.

Contributing Factors That Affect The Achievement Of African-American Females Taught By Caucasian Teachers On The Arkansas Literacy Exam: A Case Study, Felicia Renee Smith

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative intrinsic case study was designed to assist Caucasian educators with the researched academic skills and behaviors to engage African-American females in the learning environment. The study provided strategies and recommendations to promote self-worth, self-motivation, self-efficacy, and morale in African-American females when they did not perform as well as or higher than their Caucasian peers in a high school English classroom on the state literacy examination instructed by a Caucasian teacher. The research site was a low socioeconomic urban high school with a majority of minorities with several native based home languages. The study took an in-depth approach to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Holiday Guide, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special holiday issue of the College Heights Herald.

• Sproles, Katherine. Groups Compete In Christmas Tree Decorating Competition – Kentucky Museum
• Pait, Ryan. ‘Tis the Season for Holiday Episodes – Television
• Conniff, Ben. Holly Jolly Holiday Films to Watch – Movies
• Roederer, Anna. Circle K Club Gets Into Spirit of Giving with Clothing Drive – Charities
• French, Jackson. International Students Share Their Holiday Plans
• Crumbie, Trey. Kentucky Museum Store Offers Unique Gifts for the Holiday Season
• Koch, Cameron. A Guide to Video Game Deals This Black Friday
• Boyd, Kayla. Black Friday Brings Deals for Shoppers, Stress for Workers

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Beilman, Elizabeth. Loved Ones Remember Melanie Reichert’s Free Spirit
• Prochazka, Tyler. When You Click Accept – Information Technology
• Holloway, Kaely. South Campus Meeting Focuses on Bookstore, Talisman Funding
• Parker, Jacob. Students Mirror Hardship to Raise Homeless Awareness – Shantytown
• Kriz, Lindsay. Why Am I Not Enough As I Am?
• Bratcher, Nick. Equality in Relationships Isn’t Always a Good Thing
• Ready for the Stage Photo Spread – Theatre & Dance
• Burton, Kristina. Mainstage Season Closes with WinterDance – Theatre & Dance
• Parker, Jacob. Barista Finds Lifelong Inspiration from Parents – …

From (Un)Willingness To Involvement: Development Of A Successful Study Brand For Recruitment Of Diverse Msm To A Longitudinal Hiv Research, Paula M. Frew, Victoria A. Williams, Eve T. Shapiro, Travis Sanchez, Eli S. Rosenberg, Vincent L. Fenimore, Patrick S. Sullivan

Environmental & Global Health Faculty Research

Background. HIV continues to be a major concern among MSM, yet Black MSM have not been enrolled in HIV research studies in proportionate numbers to White MSM. We developed an HIV prevention research brand strategy for MSM. Methods. Questionnaires and focus groups were conducted with 54 participants. Descriptive statistics and chi-square analyses were performed and qualitative data were transcribed and content analyzed to identify common themes. Results. Formative research results indicated that younger Black MSM (18–29 years) were less likely to think about joining prevention studies compared to older (≥30 years) Black MSM (, ). Qualitative and quantitative results indicate …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Crumbie, Trey. Enrollment Creates Problems for WKU Budget
• Downey, Casey. A Different Spirit – Corsair Artisan Distillery
• Koch, Cameron. Students Line Up for New Game Console – Best Buy
• French, Jackson. New Courts Make Tennis Team More Competitive
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Enrollment
• WKU Ignoring Recent Enrollment Trends
• Mack, Shelby. The Spirits Make the Master – Corsair Artisan Distillery
• Conniff, Ben. 12 Years a Slave a Startling Portrait of 19^th Century America
• Piat, Ryan. Homeland Twists Itself Into Trouble Again
• Crumbie, Trey. Women Come Together to Help …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Koch, Cameron. Provost Gordon Emslie Discusses Priority Registration
• Parker, Jacob. Five Reports of Slashed Tires in Two Weeks
• French, Jackson. Italian Language Courses Returning for Spring Semester
• Mathews, Mackenzie. A Topper’s Best Friend – CanDoo, Therapy Dogs
• Bratcher, Nick. The Disappearance of November
• Kriz, Lindsay. Why I Stopped Pining for the One
• Boyd, Kayla. Students Run Bingocize Class – Jason Crandall, Kinesiology
• Parker, Jacob. Red Line Bus Driver Will Always Be a Farmer at Heart – Willard Montgomery
• Who Ya Gonna Call? – Western Kentucky Ghostbusters
• Lorance, Lauren. Eclectic …

Impact Of Immigration In Zambia, Sarah Banda

African & African American Studies Senior Theses

The main focus of this paper will predominantly be on African immigrants and the impact of their immigration on the African continent specifically in the country of Zambia. I strongly believe that due to 675,665 immigrants from 57 countries receiving permanent residents status in the United States, among them Nigerian immigrants constituting the top 30 sending nations the economic prospects of many African nations is being compromised. There is no doubt that African is in fact losing many highly skilled people because of this immigration influx. As one of the many African immigrants in the United States, I can't help …

Thugz Theology: Religious Narratives And The Poetic Tradition In Hip Hop, Jenny Portillo

African & African American Studies Senior Theses

Though gangsta rappers are hardly considered bards of prophets, they are the poets and preachers of the modern-day that have chosen to leave the confines of their journals and pulpits. Despite its popularity, rap remains associated with the violence, hyper-sexuality and profanity of marginalized urban neighborhoods, or more simply, the ghetto. Rap lyrics and hip hop beats became the main story telling mechanisms for the urban culture that was born in the impoverished boroughs of New York beginning in the 1970s. Like poetry, the themes of rap lyricism can vary greatly, but there is continuity on the themes between these …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Crumbie, Trey. Fall to Fall Enrollment Drops for the First Time in 16 Years
• French, Jackson. Thompson Complex North Wing to Be Torn Down
• Crumbie, Trey. Former Employees Claim Age Discrimination – Terry Reagan, Raymond Elms
• Crumbie, Trey. Former Director of Admissions Takes New Position – Scott Gordon
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Kentucky Medical Care
• Affordable Care Act Gives Kentucky a Future, Affordable or Not
• Maule, Ian. Sweet Chariot – Red Bull Chariot Race
• Crumbie, Trey. Gary Ransdell Seeks New Funding Model for Public Universities
• Burton, Kristina. WKU …