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Lucumí (Yoruba) Culture In Cuba: A Reevaluation (1830s -1940s), Miguel Ramos

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The status, roles, and interactions of three dominant African ethnic groups and their descendants in Cuba significantly influenced the island’s cubanidad (national identity): the Lucumís (Yoruba), the Congos (Bantú speakers from Central West Africa), and the Carabalís (from the region of Calabar). These three groups, enslaved on the island, coexisted, each group confronting obstacles that threatened their way of life and cultural identities. Through covert resistance, cultural appropriation, and accommodation, all three, but especially the Lucumís, laid deep roots in the nineteenth century that came to fruition in the twentieth.

During the early 1900s, Cuba confronted numerous pressures, internal and …

Invisible & Voiceless: Latinos In Council Bluffs Iowa, María Teresa Gastón, Lourdes Gouveia, Christian Espinosa, Clare Maakestad, Christopher C. Blue

Latino/Latin American Studies Reports

While Latino immigrant workers in Council Bluffs, Iowa have contributed significantly to the Iowa and Nebraska economies, they remain virtually invisible and lack a voice in the city’s key venues and institutions – this according to a new report being released by the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Office of Latino/Latin American Studies (OLLAS) and funded in part by the Iowa West Foundation.

The report, titled “Invisible & Voiceless” combines data from the 2010 Census with 26 interviews with members of Council Bluffs’ civic, government, education, religious, non-profit and business communities as well as Latino voices gathered at interviews …

'Dred Scott V. Sandford' Analysis, Sarah E. Roessler

Student Publications

The Scott v. Sandford decision will forever be known as a dark moment in America's history. The Supreme Court chose to rule on a controversial issue, and they made the wrong decision. Scott v. Sandford is an example of what can happen when the Court chooses to side with personal opinion instead of what is right.

The Politics Media Equation:Exposing Two Faces Of Old Nexus Through Study Of General Elections,Wikileaks And Radia Tapes, Ratnesh Dwivedi Mr

Ratnesh Dwivedi

The important identity of a responsible media is playing an unbiased role in reporting a matter without giving unnecessary hype to attract the attention of the gullible public with the object of making money and money only.After reporting properly the media can educate the public to form their own opinion in the matters of public interest. Throughout the centuries, the world has never existed without information and communication, hence the inexhaustible essence of mass media. The government has the power to either make or reject whatever that will exist within its environment. It also determines how free the mass media …

Ua12/2/1 Basketball Section, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring basketball.

• Aulbach, Lucas. Expect Big Things from Both WKU Teams This Year – Basketball
• Players to Watch: Lady Toppers – Chastity Gooch, Chaney Means, Bianca McGee, Alexis Govan
• Players to Watch: Toppers – T.J. Price, George Fant, Brandon Harris, Aleksey Rostov
• Lashbrook, Tyler. English Forward Ben Lawson Brings Unique Skill Set to WKU – International Students
• Aulbach, Lucas. Toppers Beginning Quest for Third Straight Sun Belt Title
• Williams, Kyle. Alexis Govan or Go Home
• Williams, Kyle. Lady Toppers Not Sneaking Up on Anyone This Season
• Lashbrook, Tyler. Point Taken: Ray Harper Looks …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Holloway, Kaely. Student Complaints Spur Open Forum – Registration
• Matchen, Quiche. Former CNN Anchor to Speak on Diversity on TV – Soledad O’Brien
• Crumbie, Trey. Students, Volunteers Make Scaring Their Job – Halloween
• Boyd, Kayla. WKU Chosen as YouTube Music Awards Viewing Party Site
• Holloway, Kaely. Charging Station Bill Vetoed by Executive Council
• Pait, Ryan. Ten Spooky TV Episodes to Watch This Halloween
• Kriz, Lindsay. Let’s Stick to Constructive Criticism on Halloween
• Bratcher, Nick. Africa Cannot Afford US Budget Mistakes
• Hilltop Horoscopes
• Fright Night Photo Spread – Halloween
• Conniff, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Crumbie, Trey. Arabic, Chinese Majors, Land Sale Approved – Regents
• Burton, Kristina. Rocky Horror Screening Set for Capitol Arts
• Matchen, Quiche. National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show Goes Back to Its Roots
• Prochazka, Tyler. Though on Pop to Discuss Doctor Who – Dawn Hall
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Email Policies
• Know Your Rights Email Policy Violates Right to Free Speech
• Emslie, Gordon. Response to Oct. 22 Herald Editorial – Registration
• McDowell, Courtney. Parade Causes Transportation Problems – Parking & Transportation
• Marnon, Christian. Grad Remembered for Her Academics, Athletics – …

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Pratt, Elliott. WKU Prepares for Battle of Strengths Against Troy – Football
• Aulbach, Lucas. Butter Fingers
• WKU Players to Watch
• Troy Players to Watch
• Pratt, Elliott. Boyds II Men – Xavius Boyd, Bar’ee Boyd
• Aulbach, Lucas. Troy’s Dual-Quarterback System Nothing New for WKU
• Aulbach, Lucas. Saturday Offers a Chance for Pass Attack to Get on Track
• Williams, Kyle & Tyler Lashbrook. Back to Business – Basketball

Ua12/2/1 Bright Lights, Red City, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special homecoming edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Duvall, Tessa. The Best Homecomings Are Yet to Come
• Crumbie, Trey. #RedCity Homecoming Theme Embraces the Big City
• Koch, Cameron. Homecoming Parade Continues to Grow In Size
• Osborne, Sam. Former Refrigerator Bowl Team Remains Close After 61 Years – Football
• Mathews, Mackenzie. Alums Set to Get Married on Campus Homecoming Weekend – Kyle Norris, Azlisya Ismail
• O’Neal, Arla. Give Me Justin Moore: Rising Country Artist Headlines Homecoming Concert
• WKU Homecoming 2013 Schedule
• WKU to Induct Four Members to Athletics Hall of Fame – Romeo Crennel, James Edwards, Brandi Carey, Curtiss Long
• French, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Crumbie, Trey. Board of Regents Meet Friday
• Prochazka, Tyler. Under FIRE – Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Email Policies
• French, Jackson. Artist-in-Residence Gets Her Own Exhibit – Lynne Ferguson
• Squire, Michael. Julia Child Topic of Gender & Women’s Studies Lecture – Tracey Deutsch
• Holloway, Kaely. Student Government Association to Spend $1,598 on Charging Stations for Sudents
• Bratcher, Nick. Homecoming Reveals Breakdown in Society
• Kriz, Lindsay. Sense, Sensibility & Parties – Rape
• Bringing the Noise – Alpha Kappa Alpha Step Show Photo Spread
• Burton, Kristina. Buy Our Own! – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Koch, Cameron & Jacob Parker. Pi Kappa Alpha Under Investigation
• French, Jackson. Hillcrest Apartments, Chi Omega House to Be Demolished Next Semester
• French, Jackson. Off the Rails – Skateboards, Vandalism
• Mathews, Mackenzie. Alumnus Set to Release Debut Album Let Us Get Away – Jordan Minton
• Lorance, Lauren. Wheelchair Basketbrawl Challenge Gives Students New Perspectives – Student Disability Services
• Holloway, Kaely. WKU, Other Universities Ask for More than $600 Million – Budget
• Conniff, Ben. Bloody Sunday: Carrie Update Proves Unnecessary – Movies
• Downey, Casey. Health Care Majors Confront Challenges of …

An Invitation To Debate: Envisioning An Africa-Centered Perspective, Engaging Sociological Endeavor, Nikitah O. Imani

Black Studies Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

Presented at the 2013 James Madison University Africana Studies Conference October 18, 2013

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Parker, Jacob. October Thefts Total More than $3,000
• Holloway, Kaely. Holocaust Survivor to Speak Tonight – Samuel Marder
• Mathews, Mackenzie. Freshmen Start Customized Frocket Shirt Business – Davis Church, Trent Erps
• Crumbie, Trey. Priority Registration Changes Start This Semester
• Lorance, Lauren. Wheelchair Basketbrawl Challenge Returns for 11^th Year – Student Disability Services
• Burton, Kristina. Local Business Puts New Spin on the Traditional Record Store – Mellow Matt’s Music & More
• Kriz, Lindsay. Why Must Breast Cancer be Sexualized?
• Bratcher, Nick. U.S. Must Get Serious …

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Pratt, Elliott. ESPN Coverage One of Many Game Day Routine Changes – Football
• Pratt, Elliott. Ragin’ Revenge – Football
• WKU Players to Watch
• University of Louisiana-Lafayette Players to Watch
• Aulbach, Lucas. Kentucky’s Finest – Jeff Brohm
• Pratt, Elliott. Stopping the Broadway Show
• Aulbach, Lucas. Tuesday Night Lights

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Koch, Cameron. Tonight’s Game Means Parking, Road Closures – Football
• French, Jackson. Leak Blamed for Maggot Infestation – Downing Student Union
• Burton, Kristina. Arkansaw Bear Kicks Off Children’s Theatre Series at WKU
• Lawson, Anna. Club Sports Give Opportunities to WKU Community
• Parker, Jacob. Forensics Team Remembers Fearless Teammate – Alexis Elliott
• Marnon, Christian. Fraternity Fundraiser Bike4Alz to Continue in 2014 – Phi Gamma Delta
• Parker, Jacob. Joss Whedon & Michael Bay Throw Down in Pop Culture Lecture
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Speeding
• State, Normal Streets Reduced to Brisk …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• McKay, Michael. AT&T Service Rerouted as Repairs Are Made
• Holloway, Kaely. WKU Functioning Despite Government Shutdown
• Matchen, Quiche. Group Looks to Help Former Incarcerated Persons Get on Their Feet – We Stay Free
• French, Jackson. Stock Ticker to Give Grise Hall a Business School Feel
• Holloway, Kaely. Student Business Accelerator Aids Student Entrepreneurs
• Holloway, Kaely. Student Government Association Budget Finalized
• Bratcher, Nick. The Kitchen Table Beckons
• Kriz, Lindsay. Not Supporting Feminism Equals Not Supporting Women
• Freeman, Demetrius. Mammoth Cave Shut Down Photo Spread
• Mathews, Mackenzie. Greeks Get Down – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Parker, Jacob. Annual Security Reports Shows Increase in Burglaries
• Parker, Jacob. Maggots Found on Downing Student Union Loading Dock
• Crumbie, Trey. Meme Page Highlights WKU Humor
• Conniff, Ben. Feel the Exhilarating Pull of Gravity Thanks to Sandra Bullock – Movies
• Lorance, Lauren. Student Makes Difference in Fight Against Cancer – Ian Martin
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Dormitories
• Senior Housing Not a Priority – Residence Life
• Reinfelde, Monta. Student Kickstarts Keystache Business – Ben Aroh
• Marnon, Christian. Big Red Fighting for Mascot Challenge Grand Prize
• After-School Fun Photo Spread …

Carroll, Julianne (Fa 615), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 615. This collection includes interviews and information about six Bosnians who immigrated to Bowling Green, Kentucky. Only four interviews were actually recorded.

Overheard At Gettysburg, Rashida Aluko-Roberts, Zakiya A. Brown, Monae S. Evans

SURGE

Monday. In Old TKE. A student of color is called in the hallway to hear the “funniest thing ever.” (giggling) “Night night little nigglet.”

Tuesday. In an AFS class. “I’m pretty sure the majority of black students in my private school were there because of sports.”

Wednesday. In Musselman. Woman: “I can’t believe Trayvon Martin got shot because someone thought skittles was a weapon.” Man: “To be honest, he did look suspicious because he was black.” [excerpt]

Street, James William, 1858-1944 (Mss 478), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 478. Account books and journals of James William Street, recording his activities and local events, primarily in Henderson and Lyon counties in Kentucky. He also records the 1908-1909 activities of the Night Riders in the region.

Fearless: Emily Cranfill, Emily J. Cranfill

SURGE

Emily Cranfill ’15 has been getting a lot of attention recently, but not necessarily for all of the volunteering, organizations, and groups with which she’s normally involved. Since first hearing last week about the Ku Klux Klan’s (KKK) plans to come protest in the town of Gettysburg, Emily has been inspired to take action by organizing a Rally for Unity Against Hate on campus this Saturday afternoon while the KKK will be protesting. And the responses to her fearless ideas, enthusiasm, and initiative have been staggering. [excerpt]

External Projection Of The Basque Language And Culture: The Etxepare Basque Institute And A Range Of Public Paradiplomacy, Sho Hagio

BOGA: Basque Studies Consortium Journal

This study discusses the establishment of the Etxepare Basque Institute in 2007 as a way of investigating the status of the Basque language Euskara, which was once looked down on and labeled as a lesser-used minority language, but which is now coming into greater prominence in the international arena in an era of globalization. The mission of the institute is external projection of Basque language and culture. Such projection, on one hand, presupposes the existence of a standardized language and culture to be diffused and that there is a distinction to be made between “interior” and “exterior” on the other. …

Red Drops For A Rainbow, Zakiya A. Brown

SURGE

Splashes of pool water licked my ankles, scenting my coffee-colored toes with chlorine. Bareback guardians, robed in red, hovered high as flocks of fleshy tangible innocence skipped jubilantly across the pool deck and disappeared into a wet square pocket of sapphire. [excerpt of poem]

La Voz Fall 2013, El Instituto: Institute Of Latina/O, Caribbean, And Latin American Studies

La Voz

In this issue:

• Lewis Gordon
• TAULA Pablo Lapegna
• Working Groups
• Migrant Farm Workers

African Americans (Research Report #121), Nile Patterson, Mark J. Schafer, Troy Blanchard

LSU AgCenter Research Reports

From the early 18th century to now, African-Americans have lived in Louisiana and the other Gulf states and played an integral role in shaping the linguistic and cultural traditions of the region. The seventh in the series discusses the experiences of African-Americans in the region.

Prevention Of Type 2 Diabetes In Urban American Indian/Alaskan Native Communities: The Life In Balance Pilot Study, Daniel C. Benyshek, Michelle Chino, Carolee Dodge-Francis, Toricellas O. Begay, Hongbin Jin, Celeste Giordano

Environmental & Occupational Health Faculty Publications

Objective: The Life in BALANCE (LIB) study is a pilot translational study modeling the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) intensive lifestyle coaching intervention among an underserved, high-risk population: American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) living in a large urban setting (Las Vegas, Nevada). Research Design and Methods: A total of 22 overweight/obese AI/ANs (age, 39.6 ± 10.4 years; BMI, 34.1 ± 6.3 kg/m2) at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes (HbA1c > 5.4 (36 mmol/mol) < 6.4 percent (46 mmol/mol) participated in the program between April and December, 2011. Study participants completed a 16 week intensive lifestyle coaching intervention. In addition to obtaining qualitative data regarding opportunities and challenges of applying the lifestyle intervention for AI/AN participants in an urban setting, clinical data, including BMI, waist circumference, blood pres- sure, fasting blood glucose, and blood lipids (HDL, LDL and Triglycerides), were collected. Results: Only 12 of the 22 participants remained in the LIB program at the final post-program follow-up. Participants demonstrated significant decreased waist circumference and elevated HDL cholesterol. Triglycerides manifested the highest percentage change without statistical significance. No significant change was ob- served in blood pressure or fasting blood glucose. Conclusions: LIB participants’ improvements in BMI, waist circumference, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides suggests type 2 diabetes prevention programs aimed at urban AI/ANs show significant potential for reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes among this underserved and high risk community. Qualitative data suggest the main challenge for type 2 diabetes prevention specific to this population is a need for improved community outreach strategies.

Livelihood Security Among Refugees In Uganda: Opportunities, Obstacles, And Physical Security Implications, Karen J. Norris

Student Publications

This research project was designed to investigate the challenges refugees face in securing a livelihood, to understand the extent to which the United Nations, the government of Uganda, and various aid groups are able to assist refugees in achieving self-reliance, and the capacity that refugees have to empower themselves. It also endeavors to expose any disparities between nationality groups, and the impact of these differences. Furthermore, this project aims to explore the impact of refugee livelihood security on regional physical security and community stability.

The study found that despite international and national policies, and efforts by both non-governmental organizations and …

Multicultural Citizenship Education In Indonesia: The Case Of A Chinese Christian School, Chang Yau Hoon

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

This study investigates how multicultural citizenship education is taught in a Chinese Christian school in Jakarta, where multiculturalism is not a natural experience. Schoolyard ethnographic research was deployed to explore the reality of a ‘double minority’ — Chinese Christians — and how the citizenship of this marginal group is constructed and contested in national, school, and familial discourses. The article argues that it is necessary for schools to actively implement multicultural citizenship education in order to create a new generation of young adults who are empowered, tolerant, active, participatory citizens of Indonesia. As schools are a microcosm of the nation-state, …

Ciis Today, Fall 2013 Issue, California Institute Of Integral Studies

CIIS Today

This volume is the Fall 2013 issue of CIIS Today, the Magazine of the California Institute of Integral Studies.

Latin-America, Mauricio E. Novoa

Student Publications

A poem describing the Prince George's County and Montgomery County Latin American communities in Maryland.