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The Fight For Equality: African American Seabees During World War Ii, Victoria Castillo

War, Diplomacy, and Society (MA) Theses

This thesis outlines the Navy’s movement towards black inclusion from the beginning of World War I to the end of World War II through the lens of African American Seabees as well as the two integrated Seabee Battalions, 34^th and 80^th. While examining African American Seabees during World War II, one can see the injustices they were facing in the Navy. Seabees are one of the forgotten branches during World War II, but while examining the history of African Americans serving in the U.S. Navy and the Seabees, we start to understand how they were able to …

Convening On The Future Of Black Thriving & Joy, Office Of The President, Portland State University, Justice Oregon For Black Lives

Global Diversity and Inclusion Publications and Presentations

This co-creation event aims to be an asset-based intergenerational, inter-ideological, and intercultural opportunity for listening, shared learning, and recognition of points of synergy and opportunity across the rich complexity of the black community in our area -- resulting in a shared agenda and momentum for action.

This affinity/identity based/closed event focuses on the black community and is part of a series of conversations with the different BIPOC communities as stated in the Time to Act plan created as a result of the October 2020 Time to Act summit. As a result of these conversations, Portland State University is seeking to …

Black And White Health Disparities: Racial Bias In American Healthcare, Yasmeen Almomani

Bridges: An Undergraduate Journal of Contemporary Connections

This paper explores the historical implications of race in American society that have led to implicit racism in the healthcare system. Racial bias in healthcare against Black people is a factor in the health disparities between Black and white people in America, such as the gap in life expectancy, infant death, and maternal mortality. Black people are more likely to report racial discrimination from healthcare providers, which is a reason for the decreased quality of care received. The past justifications of slavery, the Tuskegee syphilis study, and the medical experimentations on Black women are horrifying but were considered acceptable in …

Healing, Srinivasan Ragothaman

Creative Work

This is a poem reflecting on the current human conditions in the USA, India-China conflict, racism, and other human conflicts. It calls for healing and asks every one to follow the golden rule: treat others as you want them to treat you!

Black Student Union 50th Anniversary Closing Remarks, Taylor Terry

Black Student Union

From BSU 50th Anniversary Kick-off Event - Closing Remarks

Bending The Arc Toward Justice: 50 Years Of Black Student Activism At Usf, Adrienne Riley

Black Student Union

Opening Remarks by Adrienne Riley for the 50th Anniversary Event for University of San Francisco's Black Student Union, November 9th, 2018.

Black Achievement Success And Engagement Program Pamphlet 2018/2019, Black Achievement Success And Engagement Program (Base)

Black Activism and Education

BASE's 2018/2019 Pamphlet. Learn more at usfca.edu/base

Script For Award Recipients At The Black Student Union 50th Anniversary Gala, Ebony Azumah, Natalie Mills

Black Student Union

This is the script for award recipients at the Black Student Union 50th Anniversary Gala. April 8th, 2018.

Usf Black Student Union's 50th Anniversary Gala, Lester Deanes

Black Student Union

Speech by Lester Deanes for the University of San Francisco's Black Student Union 50th Anniversary Gala

Black Student Union 50th Anniversary: Event Overview, Black Student Union

Black Student Union

Outline and notes of the Black Student Union's 50th Anniversary Event

Book Review - Working For Equality: The Narrative Of Harry Hudson, Kelly Ansley

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

2016 Mlk Convocation, Sarah L. Hickey

MLK Convocations

This is the program for the annual MLK Convocation at Otterbein University.

Racism Vs. Social Capital: A Case Study Of Two Majority Black Communities, Bruce W. Strouble

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Several researchers have identified social capital as a means to improve the social sustainability of communities. While there have been many studies investigating the benefits of social capital in homogeneous White communities, few have examined it in Black homogeneous communities. Also, there has been limited research on the influence of racism on social capital in African American communities. In this dissertation a comparative case study was used within a critical race theory framework. The purpose was to explore the role of racial oppression in shaping social capital in majority African American communities. Data were collected from 2 majority Black communities …

Anna Julia Cooper: A Quintessential Leader, Janice Y. Ferguson

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

This study is a leadership biography which provides, through the lens of Black feminist thought, an alternative view and understanding of the leadership of Black women. Specifically, this analysis highlights ways in which Black women, frequently not identified by the dominant society as leaders, have and can become leaders. Lessons are drawn from the life of Anna Julia Cooper that provides new insights in leadership that heretofore were not evident. Additionally, this research offers provocative recommendations that provide a different perspective of what leadership is among Black women and how that kind of leadership can inform the canon of leadership. …

Barriers Encountered By African American Women Executives, Latasha Denise Cain

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In 2014, less than 16% of executive leaders in U.S. corporations were women and less than 5.3% of executive leaders in U.S. corporations were African American women. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the experiences of 20 African American women in senior executive positions in the Southeastern region of the United States. The goal of this study was to provide business leaders with information to recognize the value of diversity and equality in the workplace. Participants were recruited using snowball sampling. The conceptual framework incorporated general systems theory, which highlights the bidirectionality between an individual and his …

African American All Class Reunion, Adrienne Riley

Black Activism and Education

A Historical Reflection of the University of San Francisco's African American Community and Experience from the African American All Class Reunion, held Sunday, October 20th, 2013.

Stephen James On The Battle For Welfare Rights: Politics And Poverty In Modern America By Felicia Kornbluh. Philadelphia: University Of Pennsylvania Press, 2007. 287pp., Stephen James

Human Rights & Human Welfare

A review of:

The Battle for Welfare Rights: Politics and Poverty in Modern America by Felicia Kornbluh. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2007. 287pp.

Three Phases Of The Black Man, Daphyne Brown, Linda Barconey

Black Student Union

Play bill from play written and produced by Daphyne Brown and directed by Linda Barconey. Possibly 1972 but no date is given.

Meeting Minutes And Workshop Plans April 1971, Black Student Union

Black Student Union

Workshop notes on the Senate, Government, and Community at University of San Francisco

Ethnic Studies Committee Meeting March 14, 1971, Black Student Union

Black Student Union

Page 1 - Agenda for meeting

Page 2 - Requisitions for Fall 1971 Establishment of Ethnic Studies department

Page 3-10 - Meeting minutes

Page 11 - Letter from Samuel J. Skinner (Sun Reporter)

Page 12 -13 - Letter from Wilson Riles (superintendent of Public Instruction and Director of Education)

Black Community At The University Of San Francisco, Adrienne Landry

Black Student Union

An essay about the Black Community at University of San Francisco. Possibly written by Adrienne Landry but the document is unsigned. May 1st, 1970

Black Student Union Meeting Minutes And Notes, April 1970, Black Student Union

Black Student Union

April 13th, 1970 BSU meeting minutes and Student Body meeting minutes notes from April 30th, 1970.

Happenings Of March 2nd - 12th 1970, Black Perspective Week And Uop Vs. Usf Game, Harold Logwood, Adrienne Landry

Black Student Union

Page 1 - 3/5/1970 A letter to Chairman Al Downing requesting $4,000 for the Black Perspective Week.

Page 2 - 3/2/1970 Letter to the Student Body of McClymond High School requesting attendence of the University of San Francisco vs. University of Pacific basketball game where McClymonds is set to perform at half time.

Page 3 - 3/6/1970 BSU's Reaction to the basketball game. Harold Logwood discusses the racist behavior of the USF rooters and the subsequent "scuffle" that took place.

Page 4/5 - 3/12/1970 Urgent letter to Mohamed Ali detailing the cancellation of the Black Perspective Week and a request …

Bill Russell Memorial Correspondence 1970, Bill Russell, Robert A. Sunderland, Harold Logwood, Black Student Union

Black Student Union

Documents include a letter to Bill Russell from Robert Sunderland, V.P. of Student Affairs and Harold Logwood, Chairman of the Black Student Union notifying him USF's plan to create the Bill Russell Room in honor of the alum athlete.

Page 3 is a letter from Harold Logwood to Father Jonsen requesting the administration to issue Bill Russell an honorary degree from USF during the unveiling of the Bill Russell Room.

Pages 4-7 are BSU notes, plans and a schedule to raise money for the creation of the Bill Russell Room.

Conference On The Role Of The Artist In The Cultural Revolution 1970, Black Student Union

Black Student Union

Plan for a two-day conference "On the Role of the Artist in the Cultural Revolution"

President's Council Of Black Education Correspondence 1970, Albert Jonsen, Harold L. Perry, Samuel L. Kountz M.D., Terry A. Francois, Burl A. Toler

Black Student Union

Correspondence between President of USF, Albert R. Jonsen, Herold L. Perry, Samuel L. Kountz, Terry A. Francois, and Burl A. Toler regarding the creation of the President's Council of Black Education.

Black Reflections 1970, Gwen Harrison, Sandi Flewellen, Harold Logwood

Black Student Union

Black Reflections published by the BSU, 1970

Bsu Critiques Of Usf And The Administration's Response 1970, Black Student Union, Albert Jonsen

Black Student Union

This collection includes a summary of critiques of the University of San Francisco's administration and culture by the BSU (pages 1-6).

Pages 7-11 are a letter from Albert R. Jonsen, USF president detailing the steps taken so far to meet the requests of the BSU and plans for the future.

Pages 7-16 are meeting minutes from the BSU detailing remaining concerns and frustrations.

Page 17 is a letter to Mr. William Grommesch, the Director of Personnel, from Albert Jonsen stressing the importance of being an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Page 18 is a letter from Albert Jonsen to Rev. James M. …

Petition Of The Bsu Proposals 1969, Black Student Union

Black Student Union

This is a petition by the Black Student Union to the Administration of University of San Francisco from 1969. The points include:

• The gymnasium to be renamed in honor of Bill Russell, the Athletic Director Pete Peletta to resign, a Black Athletes Alumni Association be formed, and that the University hire Black coaches for all sports.
• Strengthening and expansion of EOP
• Institution of the Black Studies Program
• Recruitment of Black teachers and counselors

Black Cultural Week Flyer And Bsu Newsletters 1969, Black Student Union, Joseph E. Marshall Jr.

Black Student Union

Documents include a flyer for Black Cultural Week 1969, "dedicated to slain Brother Malcolm X. The flyer shows the week's agenda. The following pages are BSU newsletters from January and February, 1969 explaining the events that will take place during Black Cultural Week, February 17-21, 1969.