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A Historical Overview Of The Challenges For African Americans K12 Through College Education In America, Arthur C. Evans Iii
A Historical Overview Of The Challenges For African Americans K12 Through College Education In America, Arthur C. Evans Iii
South Florida Education Research Conference
The early American education system developed around the segregation of White and African American students. These differences in learning environment have led to inferior education for African Americans and can be linked to challenges still facing minorities in the current American education system.
Selma Is America, Rashida Aluko-Roberts
Selma Is America, Rashida Aluko-Roberts
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During my recent trip to Selma, Alabama, I was overwhelmed by the tangible evidence that blatant racism and segregation still exists. In a town where many had made great sacrifices to combat America’s racial injustices, it was disheartening to see how very little change had come to the town MLK described as the “most segregated” in America. [excerpt]
Respiration: Breathing Between The Stacks, Jerome D. Clarke
Respiration: Breathing Between The Stacks, Jerome D. Clarke
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How rare are we, who brandish Black and Male identity, in Academia?
In the past two weeks, I have been reminded of my Black maleness in a multitude of ways. I sat alone, subordinate in number, in a dialogue about Internalized Oppression at Diaspora House. Strong women of color discuss this issue while I work to stay respectful and non-oppressive in this space. I sat alone, subordinate in number, in each of my classes, where I am often the only one of my race and class. My race-gender circumstance is a matter of fact to me. How does this Black …