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Item Black lives don't matter to Major League Baseball — what else is new?(Salon.com, LLC, 2019-11-27) Watkins, Dwight; Communications Design; Communications DesignThe MLB Commissioner's Office PAC's donation to Mississippi Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith shouldn't surprise anyone.Item But Just Listen(2018-03-16) Castro, Katrina; Pointer, Amy; School of Communications Design; Integrated Design“But Just Listen” is a website that explores the way stories of young voices can be told through conversations with an adult: particularly showcasing the student-teacher relationship. I created “But Just Listen” as a way for students of the Baltimore City Public Schools System (BCPSS) to express their views, opinions, and frustrations in a safe space. Not only does this platform act as a catharsis for the students, but it gives people of different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds than the students they work with the opportunity to listen to what they really think and experience.Item Creating The Colored Girl Beautiful(2020-05-01) Smith, Aseloka; O'Donnell, T.J.; Fountain, Jeanne; Parkman, Tiffaney; University of Baltimore. Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences; Master of Fine Arts in Integrated DesignThe Colored Girl Beautiful podcast is narrative non-fiction storytelling podcast about Black womanhood that was created as a way to process some of the themes in the book, The Colored Girl beautiful, which was published in 1916. The book itself is the first etiquette book ever written for Black women. Some of the themes included in the text are motherhood, personal appearance and work. Each episode of the podcast covers a single theme taken from a passage in the text. Black women were interviewed for each topic and their thoughts on each issue were used to provide a modern perspective. Discussion between the show's host and producer provides context for the interview. The show as a whole is structured as a letter to the author as a way to compare concepts of beauty and perceptions of Black women in the early 1900's to what they are today. This work explores the creation of the podcast 'The Colored Girl Beautiful' and the efforts required to produce meaningful good quality podcast content.Item Death of the Dream(2021-05-10) Miller, Joshua; Bess, Jennifer; Robinson, Angelo; Lewis, Leslie; Dator, James; Hopper, Ailish; Center for Humanities; Bachelor's DegreeThis thesis seeks to assert that the American educational model is a symptom of overarching systemic racial oppression resembling a Trojan horse in the sense that it is designed to appease Black Americans in the present day and lull them into a false sense of security regarding their social positions in America. The analysis is primarily based on the American civil rights movement and argues that through the over fixation on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the omission of Malcolm X, African Americans are being indoctrinated into White supremacist schools of thought which aim to convince them that their racial struggles are over, and teach them to value the chance to be part of American society over being fully respected as human beings.Item Far From the Tree(2021-04-14) Conway, Dominque; Burke, Porscha; Orange, Michelle; MFA in Creative NonfictionThis project focuses on how race and space are experienced in the United States by drawing on my family history and my own experiences as a person of mixed racial heritage. Here, I incorporate genealogy, personal narrative, self-reflection, examination of historical documents and patterns of family migration, as well as oral histories from family members to analyze and document these experiences. Using autoethnographic and other research methods, I have attempted to construct the collective voice of ancestors in order to recreate memory. This journey has exposed me to a historical narrative that has long sat in the shadows of United States history. Even though some aspects of the lives of several of my ancestors have been documented, this information was mostly unknown, especially to the descendants. This project became a process of filling in the blanks, and constructing a fuller historical view of my ancestors and the places where they lived and died as well as broadening my own understanding of United States history. Fall Far from the Tree increases the understanding of the human experience by telling the stories of a people and places that have gone mostly untold.Item “Get Out” Moments are Real: Why Jordan Peele’s New Film Should be Required Viewing(Salon.com, 2017-02-28) Watkins, DwightI'm now joining the list of about a zillion people who have already told you to go see Jordan Peele's new horror Film "Get Out." This Film should be required viewing for Americans because — no spoilers, I promise — of how precisely it captures the experiences of black Americans navigating all-white spaces.Item Living History: Finding Myself in the Reflection of My Elders(2016-07-08) Brooks, Carol; Cultural Sustainability; MA in Cultural SustainabilityLiving History: Finding Myself in the Reflection of My Elders is an in depth reflection on my personal feelings of detachment from my heritage as an African American - an unfortunate byproduct of the silence of the generations past and the overwhelmingly limited documentation of the legacy and accomplishments of African Americans within the broader context of American history. It details my journey to find the details of my ancestry and little known facts of my father's military service on the shores of Normandy during WWII, and chronicles my transformative experiences in the field working with elders of the African American community who have championed these historic preservation efforts for decades, and share the same passion for sharing these untold stories with the next generation.Item "No Ashes in the Fire" author Darnell Morre on what it means to be "Black and Free in America"(Salon.com, LLC, 2018-07-12) Watkins, Dwight; Communications Design; Communications DesignSalon talks to Darnell Moore about his new memoir, existential freedom and the power of "radical black love"Item “OH, LORD I WANT TO BE IN THAT NUMBER:” IDENTITY & JAZZ TOURISM IN NEW ORLEANS(2023-01-01) Lewis, George Allen; Scott, Michelle R; History; Historical StudiesFrom the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, the city underwent a transformative journey, marked by the birth of jazz, its diaspora post-WWI, and the subsequent National Revival. This study explores the intricate evolution of New Orleans as a cultural and musical epicenter, specifically focusing on the interplay of tourism, jazz, and the identity of New Orleans. The New Orleans Jazz Club (NOJC), along with other local organizations emerged as crucial players in preserving the authenticity of Traditional New Orleans Jazz, fostering a vibrant community, and contributing to the city's global recognition as the "Birthplace of Jazz." As the narrative unfolds, it traces the multifaceted impacts of tourism on New Orleans, examining its role in urban revitalization, employment, and the decline in the city's residential population. The final chapters illuminate the ongoing struggle for place identity, particularly concerning the black population, and the profound consequences of Hurricane Katrina. This study offers a comprehensive exploration of the complex dynamics between cultural heritage, economic development, and resilience, making New Orleans a compelling case study in the enduring interplay between tradition and transformation.Item Perceptions of Chronic Disease Among Older African Americans: A Qualitative Analysis(University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2017) Phillips, Karon L.; Rogers, Charles R.; Aiken, Adrienne T.Research has documented that African Americans suffer disproportionately from chronic diseases when compared to the general population. Yet, limited research examines older African Americans’ perceptions about having chronic diseases. Accordingly, the first aim of the study provided insight into this disparity with the intent of revealing how older African Americans feel about their overall health, and how much they understand about their individual chronic disease(s). The second aim was to gather information about strategies and coping mechanisms older African Americans use to manage their chronic diseases. The purpose of this aim was to determine if any of the strategies they employed were related to positive health outcomes. Two focus groups were conducted with African American older adults who live in community settings. The results from the focus groups indicate that older African Americans are aware of the conditions they have and have developed strong coping methods to help them manage. Recommendations are provided for future research studies and chronic disease management programs.Item Side Hustle-Main Hustle(2022-05) Korenstra, Christina; MA in Cultural SustainabilityCommunities on every level in the United States have been plagued by racism for two and a half centuries. The systems in place in our country perpetuate the racial injustice which continues to this day. Because the injustice and inequities in our country are rooted in our very structures and systems of functioning, systemic change is required. Ultimately, it would be ideal to maximize resources and provide education as to how to secure and access resources that have historically been unattainable for African American communities. Furthermore, identifying community networks of Black-owned owned businesses that can rely on each other for cohesion and support can in turn strengthen communities and aid them in becoming more sustainable and self-reliant. Understanding the dynamics of racial disparities becomes essential to finding solutions and achieving equality. Funding leaders of color then becomes an essential factor as African American leaders bring strategies that offer an intimate understanding of the racial experiences of communities of color and the associated issues these communities face. I have documented Black-owned side businesses, conducting ethnographic research through photographic and video documentation of some of the businesses and interviews. Due to the impact of COVID-19, observation and documentation of locations was modified to observe the current health and safety protocols of the business and community. It was preferable to interview as well as to actively observe the businesses but in some cases the only option was to rely solely on proprietor interview. The result has been the development of a comprehensive business plan for a resource center that will pool resources for business owners and offer networking support for mentorship to aid leaders of color to follow a trajectory for success to develop businesses, grow businesses or make their side hustle their main hustle.Item Trayvon Martin's parents tell Salon: "Nobody is being held accountable" for racist violence(Salon.com, LLC, 2020-06-25) Watkins, Dwight; Communications Design; Communications DesignSybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin discuss the 6-part TV documentary on their son's life and death, "Rest in Power"Item Trill: A Song/Book of Revelations & Reckonings from a Southern Black Girlhood and Beyond(2020-01-13) Manora, Yolanda; Messitt, Margaret; Orange, Michelle; Hume George, Diana; MFA in Creative NonfictionA lyric essay/prose poetry memoir project about Southern black girlhood & womanhood and navigating the material and metaphysical spaces between the Civil Rights and #BlackLivesMatter Movements both at home in the American South and beyond.