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"Go In De Wilderness": Evading The "Eyes Of Others" In The Slave Songs, Erik Nielson

School of Professional and Continuing Studies Faculty Publications

This essay explores the trope of the wilderness in the slave spirituals, arguing that it functions to recreate symbolically the natural landscape into which slaves regularly took refuge in order to elude white surveillance. Drawing on a variety of sources, it considers the unique surveillance culture in the antebellum South, its effect on the everyday lives of the slaves, and the ways in which the slaves used their natural surroundings to avoid it. It then uses a close analysis of the song "Go in the Wilderness " as a point of departure for a broader discussion of the way the …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Lintner, Jonathan. Student Government Association Senate Passes Downing University Center Resolution
• Wade, Katherine. Fighting for Airtime – WKYU-TV, Budget
• Williams, Joanna. Winter Jam Brings Big Names to Bowling Green
• Wade, Katherine. Student Group Pushing Fair Trade Options
• Edwards, Dorothy. After Class – Tim Straubel, Schleuderball
• Carter, Caitlin. Staff Council Votes Down Smoke-free Campus
• Beilman, Elizabeth. Doug Rohrer Planning to Better Promote WKU Research Center
• Alleyne, Zirconia. Black History Month
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Taco Restaurant, Dining Services
• Oliver, Angela. College Isn’t for Everybody
• Norfleet, Lawrence. Black History Month: …

U.S. President Barack Obama, Washington, D.C. – February 24, 2011, Gambia Postal Services Corporation

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

President Obama speaks before artists performing at The White House event “The Motown Sound”, The Gambia, sheet of 3 stamps, The President Obama International Stamp Collection.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Stunson, Mike. WKU Faces $2.3 Million Budget Deficit
• Carter, Caitlin. Senate Passes Bill for Physical Therapy Program
• Patton, Emily. Play Ball – Baseball
• Lintner, Jonathan. Trumpet Player Getting Excitement in Diddle Arena – Kevin Goodnight
• Wade, Katheirne. Taco Restaurant Nears Its Last Stand – Taco’s Last Stand, Dining Services
• Buying Fair – Fair-trade
• Wills, Spencer. Campus Notebook Supports Laziness
• Beilman, Elizabeth. Gordon Emslie Institutes New Faculty, Staff Travel Policy
• Kriz, Lindsay & Jonathan Lintner. No WKU Students Involved in Shooting Last Thursday – College Suites Apartments
• Stunson, Mike. Student …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Stunson, Mike. Student Government Association Pushes for Fair-trade Designation
• WKU to Host National Fair-trade Conference
• Alleyne, Zirconia. Inked with Pride – Tattoos
• Harrison, Taylor. Pop Culture Major Has Wide Appeal
• Allen, Kevin. Activist Inspires a New Generation – Bernice Reago
• Edwards, Dorothy. After Class – Ben Polk, Musician
• Wade, Katherine. Information Technology Developing Virtual Labs, Improved Internet
• Carter, Caitlin. WKU Health Services Seeks New Director, Accreditation
• Oliver, Angela. Follow the Golden Rule with Roommates
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Valentine’s Day
• Beasley, Paul. Post-forum Regression
• West, Natalie. Q is …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Carter, Caitlin. Snow Costs, WKU Labor, Materials
• Beilman, Elizabeth. Leveling the Field – Deaf Students
• Stunson, Mike. Downing University Center Resolution to Be Discussed at Student Government Association Tonight
• Arnold, Lauren. Student Directs Controversial Play – Joseph Sturgill, Facing East
• Lintner, Jonathan. Enrollment Management Vice President Finalists Announced
• Wade, Katherine. WKU Plans to Change Creason Parking Lo, Expand WKU Glasgow Campus
• Lintner, Jonathan. Student Government Association Lays Groundwork for Off-campus Housing Site
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: iCAP, Interactive Curriculum & Academic Progress
• Exit Strategy – iCAP, Interactive Curriculum …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Lintner, Jonathan. Canceling Classes for Snow Up to Provost
• Stunson, Mike. Making a Difference – Student Government Association
• Carter, Caitlin. Stress Levels Higher Now for Students
• Harrison, Taylor. Juan Williams Discusses State of Race Relations
• Bushon, Hannah. MBA Program Planning Trip to France
• Oliver, Angela. Live in the Moment
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Snow
• Thomas, Lindsay. Recent College Heights Herald Editorial About Athletic Marketing Misleading
• Beilman, Elizabeth. White Castle Offers Fine Dining for Valentine’s Day
• Allen, Kevin. Orchestra Kentucky Plays Valentine’s Day Concert This Weekend
• Stunson, Mike. Student …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Beilman, Elizabeth. Recently Raised Fee Pays for New Positions
• West, Natalie. Extra Credit – Benefits
• Stunson, Mike. WKU, Greeks Disagree on Listing Names
• Wade, Katherine. WKU Introduces Single-stream Recycling - Sustainability
• Allen, Kevin. Women’s Studies Celebrating 20^th Year
• Carter, Caitlin. Higher One Gets Good Reviews After First Year
• Williams, Joanna. Juan Williams Delivering Black History Month Keynote Address Tonight
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Basketball Attendance
• Pack the House – Basketball
• Fultz, Andrew. Some Recent College Heights Herald Advertisements Inappropriate
• Wade, Katherine. Proceeds from Trivia Bowl Go to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Patton, Emily. WKU Signs Sun Belt’s No. 1 Class
• Wade, Katherine. Sigma Nu Opens House for First Rush
• Wade, Katherine. Greek Village Still Developing Years Later
• Stunson, Mike. Sober Ride Service Needs Expansion – Provide-A-Ride
• Jenkins, Spencer. Mary Miller Nearing 48 Years Teaching on the Hill
• Bushon, Hannah. Students Partner to Improve Businesses – Students in Free Enterprise
• Beilman, Elizabeth. Joe Denning Begins as Bowling Green Mayor Feb. 15
• Oliver, Angela. Black History is Yearlong Tribute
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Minton Circle Genie
• Winkler, Elizabeth. Smoking Ban Should …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Day, Michelle Dollars & Sense
• Carter, Caitlin. Gary Ransdell: New Mayor Could Affect WKU – Joe Denning
• Wade, Katherine. Phase One of New Website Launches Today
• Arnold, Lauren. Media Relations Director Volunteers as Fire Chief – Bob Skipper
• Lintner, Jonathan. Open Forum Delayed with Gordon Emslie in Scotland
• Williams, Joanna. ROTC Program Wins National Douglas MacArthur Award
• Free Service Compares Textbook Prices
• Beilman, Elizabeth. DELO Working to Expand Reach Under New Vice President – Beth Laves
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Taco’s Last Stand
• Raise Your Voices – Downing …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wade, Katherine. Free Service Gives Bus Locations on Phones
• Stunson, Mike. Students with a Say – Student Government Association, Downing University Center
• Carter, Caitlin. Staff Council, Student Government Association Discuss Timeline of Smoke-free Campus
• Fraiser, Aaron. Ordinance Says Most City Businesses Going Smoke Free
• Mauser, Josh. Togetherness – Heidi Alvarez
• Harrison, Taylor. Soulja Boy Coming to Bowling Green
• Williams, Joanna. PRISM Concert Looks to Bring Noise, Lights to Van Meter Hall
• Carter, Caitlin. WKU Could Lose Earmarks Requested by Mitch McConnell
• Oliver, Angela. Financial Planning Should Start Now
• Vogt, …

Shirley, Latrel, B. 1989 (Fa 543), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text (click on "Additional Files" below) for Folklife Archives Project 543. Paper titled "The Bible Time Capsule" written by Latrel Shirley about Lisa Gail (Morrison) Shirley's Bible and the ephemera stored in it. Includes colored illustrations.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Carter, Caitlin. Further Approval Needed for Smoke-free Campus
• Wade, Katherine. New Building in Gary Ransdell’s Name Opens
• Wade, Katherine. New WKU Website to Launch Feb. 1
• Greenwell, Zach. Bad Break – Basketball
• Carter, Caitlin. Regents Hear Campaign Update
• WKU Gets Nursing Doctorate
• Faculty Keeping Up with Growth
• Gary Ransdell Building Ready to Go; Other Construction Notes
• SKyTeach Proving Successful
• Up in Smoke
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Tobacco Free Campus
• Moore, Josh. The College Heights Herald Wants to Hear from You This Semester
• Kriz, Lindsay. Friend: Alex Roberts Was …

Reed, Ashlee Catara, B. 1986 (Fa 548), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text papers (click on "Additional Files" below) for Folklife Archives Project 548.  Contains three papers:  “Permanent Wave Machine,” “The Hot Comb” about African American hairstyling, and “The Telephone Switchboard,” about an early switchboard on display in Barren County, Kentucky. Includes color illustrations.  This project was a requirement for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.

M.O.M. Vs. Millionaires: The Fight For Equal Opportunities, Imani Edwards

African & African American Studies Senior Theses

Racial and social inequality is major influences on areas like the South Bronx that lack resources. It is especially important to know how race plays a role in the poor housing, employment, environmental, and public school conditions in the South Bronx and to what extent it does. Using Wilson's race-complex books, I will explain how over the years, direct racial inequality has been translated into social class inequality.

A Retrospective Population Based Cohort Study Examining The Black White Gap In Infant Mortality, Ina Marie Peoples

Presidential Alumni Research Dissemination Award

Black women in one US City have more than a 2-fold likelihood of experiencing a death in the womb or an infant death within the first year of life when compared to Whites. The purpose of this retrospective population based cohort study was to examine the unexplained high rates of Black fetal and infant (feto-infant) mortality in this city. The study was built on the perinatal periods of risk (PPOR) model. The PPOR model maps each death in a geographic region into four distinct periods of risk based on birth weight and age at death. The study relied upon 51,303 …

The Angel And The Imp: The Duncan Sisters’ Performances Of Race And Gender, Jocelyn Buckner

Theatre Faculty Articles and Research

From 1923 to 1959 Vivian and Rosetta Duncan performed the show Topsy and Eva in front of thousands of audiences in the United States and abroad. This essay examines how the Duncan Sisters’ appropriation of blackness through a yin and yang performance of black and white womanhood, their sexualized but ultimately infantilizing routine as young girls, and their take on anarchistic comedy resulted in a particular spin on age, gender, race, and sexuality that reinforced their privilege as white women even while it pushed the boundaries of acceptable femininity in the swiftly shifting American culture of the first half of …

Narrativizing Success : Attitudes Toward African American Vernacular English In The Composition Classroom, Christopher W. Diorio

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

My thesis analyzes academia’s response to African American Vernacular English (AAVE) features in academic writing and how teachers’ responses to AAVE writing create socially constructed personas for students based on their vernacular dialect features. The results show spoken language strongly influences written language, although the range of dialect use varies from single feature usage to use of multiple features, and occurrences of use are highly localized. While instances of AAVE in academic writing are irregular, instructor response to features shows a pattern of strikethroughs and imperative statements used to correct language. As studies demonstrate such approaches to writing have negligible …

Church Burnings, Eric S. Yellin

History Faculty Publications

On 15 September 1963 a bomb exploded in the basement of the 16^th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. The ensuing fire and death of four little girls placed the violence of white supremacy on the front pages of the nation’s newspapers. It also entered the 16^th Street Church into a long history of attacks against houses of worship in the American South. Though churches burn for any number of reasons, including accident and insurance fraud, church arson in southern culture has frequently been associated with a symbolic assault on a community’s core institution.

The Cultural Self: The Novel As Griot In African American Fiction, Eric Christian Atkinson

Theses Digitization Project

This paper addresses the Western African oral concept of griot, as it utilizes nommo, the Bantu term which denotes the magical power of words to cause change, as a critical African American lexical lens. It will foreground the fiction of Octavia E. Butler and John Edgar Wideman through the critical lens of griot as a means to construct African American community and culture through narrative by utilizing nommo. Nommo is an "African concept in which the word is a life force; the word is creator rather than created" even after it has been spoken or written. Traditionally the griot is …

Early Black Migration And The Post-Emancipation Black Community In Cabell County, West Virginia, 1865-1871, Cicero Fain

History Faculty Research

West Virginia’s formation divided many groups within the new state. Grievances born of secession inflamed questions of taxation, political representation, and constitutional change, and greatly complicated black aspirations during the state’s formative years. Moreover, long-standing attitudes on race and slavery held great sway throughout Appalachia. Thus, the quest by the state’s black residents to achieve the full measure of freedom in the immediate post-Civil War years faced formidable challenges. To meet the mandates for statehood recognition established by President Lincoln, the state’s legislators were forced to rectify a particularly troublesome conundrum: how to grant citizenship to the state’s black residents …

Fevered Desires And Interracial Intimacies In Jungle Fever, Ronald Sundstrom

Philosophy

Spike Lee’s Jungle Fever centers on a sexual affair between a black man, Flipper, and a white, Italian American woman, Angela. This pairing centers on the type of interracial relationship and pairing (black man plus white woman) typically obsessed about in discussions of interracial romances. It is also the pairing offered by Left radicals, such as Frantz Fanon in Black Skins, White Masks (1952), as the prototype of racial revolution. The title of Julius Lester’s black nationalist classic Look Out, Whitey! Black Power’s Gonna Get Your Mama! (1969), dramatically illustrates this view. Lee’s Jungle Fever upsets this radical stance by …

Ua12/2/12 Kappa Alpha Psi, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Kappa Alpha Psi at Western Kentucky University. Includes charter, bylaws, correspondence and membership lists.

Ua19/16/1 Volleyball Media Information Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

Athletic media guide for volleyball team.

Le Mélange Of Francophone Culture In William Wells Brown’S Clotel, Sandra Andrade

Undergraduate Review

In Clotel; Or, The President’s Daughter, William Wells Brown argues that for fugitive African American slaves France represented freedom. This connection between African Americans and France that is familiar to many Americans in the twentieth century was existent at the time of Brown’s own escape. The Francophone culture became a major motivator in the author’s personal life and also in his writings. This project covers many themes, including the “tragic mulatta”, American identity, American freedom and slavery, and explores readings from Anna Brickhouse’s Transamerican Literary Relations and the Nineteenth-Century Public Sphere, and Eve A. Raimon’s The Tragic Mulatta …

\African-Centered Psychology, Education And The Liberation Of African Minds: Notes On The Psycho-Cultural Justification For Reparations, Karanja Keita Carroll, Dereef F. Jamison

Publications and Research

One means through which reparations can be provided to communities of African descent within America is through the creation and institutionalization of culturally enriching after-school programming, African-centered Saturday schools and independent Black educational institutions. Rather than looking to reparations as merely financial compensation for the descendants of the formerly enslaved, we can look to reparations as they relate to the building of educational infrastructures that will impact future generations of African descendants in America. This essay outlines the psychological and epistemological consequences of miseducation that many students of African descent experience within the Eurocentrically orientated education institutions they attend; The …

Ua12/2/13 Alpha Phi Alpha, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Alpha Phi Alpha at Western Kentucky University.

Cultural Enrichment: Connecting African American Elementary Children To Academic Achievement, Deborah L. Winston

Wayne State University Dissertations

A large, growing number of mis-educated American citizens are being produced by America's public schools. Many of these students are being funneled into the penal system shortly after dropping out of high school. This phenomenon is especially prevalent among African American male students, many of whom have withdrawn academically years prior to permanently dropping out of school. Additionally, to further underscore the importance of successfully educating African American students are the debilitating effects brought about after incarceration. About 4 million people in the United States, including 1.4 million Black men (13 percent of the adult male Black population) have currently …

The Effects Of Racially-Motivated Emotional Arousal On The Eating Behaviors Of African American Women, Lenwood W. Hayman

Wayne State University Dissertations

Disparities between African Americans and Caucasians remain vast across a wide variety of health indicators. Chronic stress has been identified as a risk factor for a variety of chronic illnesses and poor health outcomes. One type of chronic stress that has been linked to health disparities is the stress associated with experiences of racial discrimination. The stress African Americans encounter as a result of their racist experiences contributes to a chronic elevation of their physiological stress response. In addition to stress, a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and diabetes is obesity, which has been established as a major …

African American Student Retention In The Reserve Officer Training Corps (Rotc) Leadership Program, Elaine A. Edwards

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The percentage of qualified African American senior military leaders is significantly lower than the percentage of African Americans serving in the enlisted ranks. With the changing demographics of the 21st century, increasing the number of African American Army officers is a practical as well a moral issue. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to understand African American cadets' perception of the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Leadership Program and the impact of ROTC on their lives. The theoretical basis for this study is Sternberg's theory of intelligence and Woodman, Sawyer, and Griffin's theory of organizational creativity. The …