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[Introduction To] The Dream Is Lost: Voting Rights And The Politics Of Race In Richmond, Virginia, Julian Maxwell Hayter
[Introduction To] The Dream Is Lost: Voting Rights And The Politics Of Race In Richmond, Virginia, Julian Maxwell Hayter
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Once the capital of the Confederacy and the industrial hub of slave-based tobacco production, Richmond, Virginia has been largely overlooked in the context of twentieth century urban and political history. By the early 1960s, the city served as an important center for integrated politics, as African Americans fought for fair representation and mobilized voters in order to overcome discriminatory policies. Richmond’s African Americans struggled to serve their growing communities in the face of unyielding discrimination. Yet, due to their dedication to strengthening the Voting Rights Act of 1965, African American politicians held a city council majority by the late 1970s. …
Public Education In Richmond : A Look At Current And Historical Data With Student Perspectives, Ben Wallerstein
Public Education In Richmond : A Look At Current And Historical Data With Student Perspectives, Ben Wallerstein
Honors Theses
The objective of this project is therefore three-fold, (1) to analyze the current as well as historical patterns of racial distribution and educational outcomes in the Richmond metropolitan area, (2) to provide current students with this data,and (3) to create an opportunity for dialogue on the data across school, racial and economic boundaries. This project takes an important first step in developing the type of interaction and leadership that will be essential for the success of future regional cooperation in Richmond. At the very least, this report should serve as a base-point to inform future discussions on issues of race, …
Bursting The Bubble : A University Of Richmond Student's Passport To The City Of Richmond, Hillorie Anne Leaman
Bursting The Bubble : A University Of Richmond Student's Passport To The City Of Richmond, Hillorie Anne Leaman
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This project began with a very specific idea (to tell students about the city of Richmond) and ended up raising questions that apply to all colleges and universities, but particularly metropolitan colleges and universities whose students are generally not from the immediate area. The research presented here is generally tailored to apply to the program and opportunities at the University of Richmond and in the Richmond area. However, through data collection and learning information about what other colleges do, in addition to reviewing literature that applies to all colleges, I believe that the most logical next step is to begin …
The Juvenile Justice System Of Richmond : Progression Into The Future, Elizabeth Ann Teixeira
The Juvenile Justice System Of Richmond : Progression Into The Future, Elizabeth Ann Teixeira
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The area of juvenile justice in America is a growing concern among both urban and rural community leaders. According to the Community Collaborative for Youth, the juvenile violent crime rate in Richmond is triple the state average. 1 The juvenile violent crime rate is the percentage of violent crime committed by a person under the age of eighteen. This is merely one aspect of the adversity facing the juvenile justice system in the eyes of the community. As a result of the growing need for information on the subject, a great deal of literature has been published about the risk …
University Of Richmond Fraternities : A Plan For The Future, Josh Murray
University Of Richmond Fraternities : A Plan For The Future, Josh Murray
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Colleges and Universities across the country grant students the opportunity for development in all areas of life. Within these educational institutions, student organizations play a major role by challenging students to become more involved and contribute to the University community. Social fraternities exemplify one popular means of student involvement. However, the appeal fraternities have on first-year students is unclear and individualistic. For some freshman students amidst an intense phase of transition, Greek organizations fulfill a desperate need for affiliation. They provide incoming students with a support structure and a network of friends who aid in the adaptation to an entirely …
Greater Richmond Community Corps, Elizabeth Devoss
Greater Richmond Community Corps, Elizabeth Devoss
Honors Theses
The Richmond Community Corps was created by Mayor Leonidas B. Young in September 1994, in response to rising crime and violence in the Richmond community and in direct response to recommendations of the report of the Richmond Regional Crime Commission. Mayor Young, a second term council member, newly elected mayor and pastor in one of Richmond's most crime ridden areas, believes that crime and violence in our neighborhood's can be greatly affected if greater numbers of citizens get involved in making their communities safer places to live. As originally envisioned by Mayor Young, the Richmond Community Corps, would provide citizens …
Making Richmond Greater : A Study Of The Greater Richmond Community Corps, Elizabeth A. Devoss
Making Richmond Greater : A Study Of The Greater Richmond Community Corps, Elizabeth A. Devoss
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The impetus or need for a study of the evolution of a group like the Greater Richmond Community Corps relates to the need for community leadership throughout the country. Many urban areas are facing the same crisis-like problems as Richmond. As a result, this study could provide them with a model in addressing these problems and an in-depth look at Richmond's response.
Leadership Development Learning In Community Settings, Anne C. Shepherd
Leadership Development Learning In Community Settings, Anne C. Shepherd
Honors Theses
The Learning in Community Settings (LINCS) program at the University of Richmond is nearly two years old, and has been a catalyst for integrating community service into the University of Richmond curriculum. The program has grown exponentially, and now serves over 300 students, 15 faculty, and 50 community agencies. The program continues to expand and currently is planning programs of dissemination with the Bonner Scholar network and possibly with the Pew Partnership for Civic Change. This rapid growth and expansion has been both exciting and challenging. One of the challenges has been staying abreast of the program's growth. Assuring that …
My Life At The Arts Council Of Richmond Or An Analysis Of A Senior Project On Advocacy, Laura Yeatts
My Life At The Arts Council Of Richmond Or An Analysis Of A Senior Project On Advocacy, Laura Yeatts
Honors Theses
Advocacy entails different activities, dependent on the issue, but all types of advocacy have certain characteristics in common. Advocacy is promoting one's chosen cause by creating publicity, calling and writing legislators or others in power, developing programs to show off your cause, etc. The goal of all advocacy is to garner support from a wide range of people, especially those who can influence the success of your efforts. Most often that means influencing legislators who control public funding and business leaders who make up the bulk of private funding. Advocacy takes place at the grass roots level with community canvassing …
Ywca Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter Children's Playroom : From Wallpaper To Monopoly, Amy S. Dellamora
Ywca Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter Children's Playroom : From Wallpaper To Monopoly, Amy S. Dellamora
Honors Theses
Recognizing the tremendous need for immediate attention, my senior project was designed to help domestic violence victims. More specifically, I chose to target the project to benefit the children involved in domestic violence relationships. These children have frequently been abused themselves, and have witnessed the abuse against their mothers. The children need support directed toward their interests.
Leap Up! For Children: A Church Based Education Program, Cheryl Hubbard
Leap Up! For Children: A Church Based Education Program, Cheryl Hubbard
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It is important to create an accepting environment for children to begin to appreciate faith in God. Adults need to recognize that even though children may not be able to talk about God, they do have an ability to think about and appreciate God (Lester 174). Because children have an active imagination and are just beginning to develop some logic skills, this is an easy segue for a child to understand many of the stories and parables that adults may discount. When children ask questions, it is important to get them to think through the issue and to provide some …