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Seal of North Carolina
Title
Seal of North Carolina: Smoking Tobacco Marburg Bros.
Date Created
1840-1880
Identifier
DP0015388
Format
Set of related objects
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015388
Smoking Joe's Restaurant menu and fan
Title
Smoking Joe's Restaurant menu and fan.
Identifier
DP0015343
Format
Set of related objects
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015343
"Dis sho' am good"
Title
"Dis sho' am good".
Identifier
DP0015342
Format
Image (JPEG)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015342
Excelsior
Title
Excelsior: Ready mixed paints.
Date Created
1891
Identifier
DP0015449
Format
Image (JPEG)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015449
Ole Virginia Hickory Chips
Title
Ole Virginia Hickory Chips.
Date Created
1940s
Identifier
DP0015371
Format
Set of related objects
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015371
Notes on dixie dishes
Title
Notes on dixie dishes.
Date Created
1880s
Identifier
DP0015442
Format
E-book
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015442
Dixieland brand christian and cockrill
Title
Dixieland brand christian and cockrill.
Date Created
1940s
Identifier
DP0015353
Format
Image (JPEG)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015353
"This Stuff Is Finished": Amiri Baraka's Renunciation of the Ghosts of White Women and Homosexuals Past
Title
"This Stuff Is Finished": Amiri Baraka's Renunciation of the Ghosts of White Women and Homosexuals Past.
Creator
Stone-Lawrence, Susan, Rusnock, Joseph, Harris, Lani, Listengarten, Julia, Boyd, Belinda, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
This study examines auto/biographical, theoretical, critical, literary, and dramatic works by and about LeRoi Jones/Amiri Baraka, primarily focusing on the eruption of (")Hate Whitey(") sentiment and rhetoric that characterized a decadelong cultural nationalist phase of the henceforth self-declaredly Black poet-playwright's career. As a black militant, LeRoi Jones left his white wife and other white associates in Greenwich Village, moved to Harlem, changed his name to Amiri Baraka, converted...
Show moreThis study examines auto/biographical, theoretical, critical, literary, and dramatic works by and about LeRoi Jones/Amiri Baraka, primarily focusing on the eruption of (")Hate Whitey(") sentiment and rhetoric that characterized a decadelong cultural nationalist phase of the henceforth self-declaredly Black poet-playwright's career. As a black militant, LeRoi Jones left his white wife and other white associates in Greenwich Village, moved to Harlem, changed his name to Amiri Baraka, converted to Islam, and started the Black Arts Repertory Theatre/School. This thesis contends that Baraka's Black Arts Movement era plays emphasize negation of the value of white women and gay men, who had formed his most intimate prior cohorts, and use extreme imagery to malign, belittle, and abjure representatives of both groups as evil, ridiculous, and disgusting archetypes in an attempt to affirm the political stance of the author and preempt doubt about his level of commitment to his chosen cause during that period. Through these plays written from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s, Baraka denies his own personal history and appears to protest too much the virtues of corrective Afrocentric relationships which his works fail to affirm as much as he condemns their alternatives. However, after the purgative effect of these revolutionary works, Baraka's evolution arrived at a place where he could once again acknowledge and promote a diverse equality that included respect for the partners and peers he had abnegated. Conclusions of this research suggest connections between the personal implications of Baraka's individual journey and prominent themes stressed in the broader field of identity politics. ?
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Date Issued
2013
Identifier
CFE0005062, ucf:49948
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0005062
"Thou art so near and yet so far"
Title
"Thou art so near and yet so far".
Date Created
1905
Identifier
DP0015476
Format
Set of related objects
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015476
Runge & Schacht
Title
Runge & Schacht.
Date Created
1850
Identifier
DP0012815
Format
Set of related objects
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0012815
Rosie's are red. And Violet's are blue...
Title
Rosie's are red. And Violet's are blue...
Date Created
1900s
Identifier
DP0015461
Format
Set of related objects
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015461
AN INVESTIGATION INTO UNITARY STATUS AND THE OVERREPRESENTATION OF BLACK STUDENTS IN SCHOOL DISCIPLINE AS MEASURED BY OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS WITHIN THE 67 FLORIDA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Title
AN INVESTIGATION INTO UNITARY STATUS AND THE OVERREPRESENTATION OF BLACK STUDENTS IN SCHOOL DISCIPLINE AS MEASURED BY OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS WITHIN THE 67 FLORIDA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Creator
Dehlinger, Robin, Murray, Barbara, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
While many school districts in the state of Florida have achieved unitary status and are no longer under court jurisdiction, evidence that school districts continue to practice discipline policies that result in the disproportionate suspension of Black students can be found. Despite decades of desegregation, Black students continue to experience the devastating consequences of suspension and expulsion from school. The overrepresentation of Black students in the administration of school...
Show moreWhile many school districts in the state of Florida have achieved unitary status and are no longer under court jurisdiction, evidence that school districts continue to practice discipline policies that result in the disproportionate suspension of Black students can be found. Despite decades of desegregation, Black students continue to experience the devastating consequences of suspension and expulsion from school. The overrepresentation of Black students in the administration of school discipline is a serious concern for school districts. This study investigated if the attainment of unitary status resulted in equity in school discipline for Black students. Additionally, the study investigated the overrepresentation of Black students in the administration of school discipline as measured by out-of-school suspensions in the secondary schools of the 67 Florida public school districts in 2005-2006. The study compared the representation of Hispanic and Multiracial students to Black students in the administration of school discipline. The study also examined the effects of grade level (6, 7, 8, and 9) on Black, Hispanic, and Multiracial students in the administration of school discipline. Analysis of the data derived from the Florida Department of Education database for school year 2005-2006 led to the following findings: (1) there was overrepresentation of Black students in secondary schools in the state of Florida and that 42 school districts were not in compliance with unitary status guidelines; (2) Black students were overrepresented in school discipline when compared to Hispanic and Multiracial students; (3) the effect of grade (6, 7, 8, and 9) was not significant in the representation of Black students in school discipline; (4) 18 Florida public school districts have attained unitary status, 16 public school districts remained under court jurisdiction, and 33 public school districts were never subject to desegregation litigation; and, (5) Black students were overrepresented in the administration of school discipline in school districts that have attained unitary status.
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Date Issued
2008
Identifier
CFE0002042, ucf:47578
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0002042
HEALTH INSURANCE STATUS AND DIABETES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG BLACK ADULTS IN THE U.S.
Title
HEALTH INSURANCE STATUS AND DIABETES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG BLACK ADULTS IN THE U.S.
Creator
Rosier, Luderve, Wells, Brittny, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between health insurance status and diabetes management (in terms of medication adherence and physical activity levels) in Black adults based on socioeconomic factors. Data were harvested from the Sample Adult Questionnaires of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) between the years of 2010 and 2016. The survey questions that were collected included information about the participants' income, education level, insurance status...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between health insurance status and diabetes management (in terms of medication adherence and physical activity levels) in Black adults based on socioeconomic factors. Data were harvested from the Sample Adult Questionnaires of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) between the years of 2010 and 2016. The survey questions that were collected included information about the participants' income, education level, insurance status, diabetes diagnosis, medication therapy and physical activity levels. This study employed the most recent version of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. The association between diabetes management and socioeconomic factors were analyzed using chi-square analysis. It was hypothesized that Black adults who were uninsured, lower income, and less-educated would report lower adherence to medication and lower physical activity participation when compared to their insured, higher income, and higher-educated counterparts. However, there was no statistically significant relationship between health insurance status and diabetes management in people of different socioeconomic status. Too few people met the weekly recommendations for moderate exercise thus chi-square outcomes for physical activity were invalid. This study will be beneficial for future research as it has provided more generalizable information on this topic due to the use of a national dataset. This study also highlighted the importance of adequate physical activity interventions for this population and can be used for further research on Black adults with diabetes.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000303, ucf:45751
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000303
MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: A STUDY OF HOW HAIR IS PORTRAYED IN CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
Title
MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: A STUDY OF HOW HAIR IS PORTRAYED IN CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE.
Creator
Webley, Quacy-Ann, Kaplan, Jeffery, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
This research seeks to examine how authors represent Black/African-American beauty in children's literature. To conduct my research, I have chosen to review Natasha Tarpley's I Love My Hair and Carolivia Herron's Nappy Hair in conjunction with Zora Neale Hurston's young adult novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. The objective of my thesis aims to highlight the emphasis authors place on Black/African-American children's hair and the cultural differences in their perceptions of Afro-beauty....
Show moreThis research seeks to examine how authors represent Black/African-American beauty in children's literature. To conduct my research, I have chosen to review Natasha Tarpley's I Love My Hair and Carolivia Herron's Nappy Hair in conjunction with Zora Neale Hurston's young adult novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. The objective of my thesis aims to highlight the emphasis authors place on Black/African-American children's hair and the cultural differences in their perceptions of Afro-beauty. Today, society expends extensive time and interest in outward appearances through media: television, radio, digital media, and fashion magazines. As a result, Black/African-American adolescent and teen girls become overly concerned with their beauty and face extreme pressure to fit into the dominant cultures definition of beauty: �lighter skin, slender nose, slim body frame, and straight hair.' Black/African-American girls who fall short of the prescribed characteristics of beauty become psychologically impaired with their self-confidences; sometimes refusing to embrace their own features or invest extensively in beauty care products to conform to the dominant beliefs of beauty. I have provided a summary of the focused literature for the benefit of readers who not have had the opportunity to read the previously mentioned texts along with a sample lesson plan.
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Date Issued
2015
Identifier
CFH0004818, ucf:45450
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004818
SEXUAL ASSAULT ON COLLEGE AGED WOMEN: INTERSECTIONALITY MATTERS
Title
SEXUAL ASSAULT ON COLLEGE AGED WOMEN: INTERSECTIONALITY MATTERS.
Creator
Comeau, Dhaneen D, Hinojosa, Melanie, Reckdenwald, Amy, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Sexual assault on college campuses is a pervasive issue that continues to affect women from a variety of backgrounds. Unfortunately, the narratives of women of color, especially black women are often marginalized even though data shows that they tend to be more susceptible to sexual assault. Using survey questions concerning traditional gender roles, and situations of sexual assault (while considering race and gender), this study will measure the attitudes of 300 college-aged individuals....
Show moreSexual assault on college campuses is a pervasive issue that continues to affect women from a variety of backgrounds. Unfortunately, the narratives of women of color, especially black women are often marginalized even though data shows that they tend to be more susceptible to sexual assault. Using survey questions concerning traditional gender roles, and situations of sexual assault (while considering race and gender), this study will measure the attitudes of 300 college-aged individuals. Data will be analyzed using an ANOVA test to study the combined effects that race and gender may have on the respondents' perception of victims. Historically, African American/black women have faced unique stereotypes about their sexuality that dehumanizes and normalizes sexual aggression towards them. This study aims to explore perceptions about sexual assault as it relates to college-age black women and expand the scope of research currently being done on victimization.
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Date Issued
2017
Identifier
CFH0000230, ucf:44679
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0000230
GOING NATURAL: AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN AND THEIR HAIR
Title
GOING NATURAL: AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN AND THEIR HAIR.
Creator
Dennis, Brittney, Gay, David, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The study seeks to gain a better understanding of the term "going natural" in regards to women with natural African American hair. The study also seeks to understand natural hair and reclaiming a positive perspective of acceptance and natural appearance. The study will give light to what it is to have natural hair in present day and calls upon the experience of the Black woman on her journey with her hair and her past.
Date Issued
2012
Identifier
CFH0004278, ucf:44964
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004278
THE IMPACT OF MOTIVATION ON PRE-COLLEGE LEVEL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY AT AN HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Title
THE IMPACT OF MOTIVATION ON PRE-COLLEGE LEVEL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY AT AN HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY.
Creator
White, Jontoinette, Kaplan, Jeffrey, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
It is believed that purposefully constructed learning communities can have academic, social, and motivational advantages for its participants. In an effort to improve graduation and retention of students, some HBCUs have sought new ways to construct learning environments that are conducive to the learning styles of students of color. This study sought to investigate the impact of a learning community on pre-college level students standardized test scores and final grades. The Repeated...
Show moreIt is believed that purposefully constructed learning communities can have academic, social, and motivational advantages for its participants. In an effort to improve graduation and retention of students, some HBCUs have sought new ways to construct learning environments that are conducive to the learning styles of students of color. This study sought to investigate the impact of a learning community on pre-college level students standardized test scores and final grades. The Repeated Measures One-Way ANOVA revealed a statistically significant difference in COMPASS score change between groups with the comparison group demonstrating a greater change than did the learning community group. In addition, Analysis of Covariance test was used to answer the research question regarding differences in final grades between the two groups. After adjusting for the COMPASS pre-test, there was no difference in final grades between groups. Using the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ), a Likert-type scale based on the Eccles et al. (1983) expectancy-value motivational model, three components of students motivation were investigated: task value, extrinsic value, and test anxiety. The Independent Samples t-Test was used to compare the means. There was a statistically significant mean difference in extrinsic value with the students enrolled in traditionally taught pre-college level English courses demonstrating more extrinsic motivation. There was a statistically significant mean difference in task value with students enrolled in the learning community demonstrating higher task value than the comparison group. Finally, there was a statistically significant mean difference in affect with students in the learning community group demonstrating more test anxiety. Conclusions and recommendations were presented for future research.
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Date Issued
2010
Identifier
CFE0002992, ucf:47934
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0002992
LISTENING TO STUDENT VOICES: WEB-BASED MENTORING FOR BLACK MALE STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL DISORDERS
Title
LISTENING TO STUDENT VOICES: WEB-BASED MENTORING FOR BLACK MALE STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL DISORDERS.
Creator
Grant, David, Dieker, Lisa, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The voices of Black male students labeled ED are seldom heard regarding their perspectives on education and their lives in general. By excluding their opinions, educators are missing an important aspect that could improve educational services for Black males with ED. Therefore, this study was undertaken to determine the implications of Web-based mentoring as a platform for Black male students with ED to articulate their thoughts on the factors that impact their behaviors and achievement....
Show moreThe voices of Black male students labeled ED are seldom heard regarding their perspectives on education and their lives in general. By excluding their opinions, educators are missing an important aspect that could improve educational services for Black males with ED. Therefore, this study was undertaken to determine the implications of Web-based mentoring as a platform for Black male students with ED to articulate their thoughts on the factors that impact their behaviors and achievement. Mentoring as an intervention granted Black males with ED a platform to share their thoughts. Technology was used as an educational resource to academically engage students with ED. Mentoring and technology were combined in a Web-based mentoring model designed to simulate traditional mentoring. Individual mentoring was simulated using live video conferencing. Role modeling was simulated by featuring video clips of the mentor in authentic capacities and group mentoring discussions were simulated by featuring a participant blog on the web site. To determine the implication and emergent themes of Web-based mentoring, two Black males with ED in high school participated in the study. Results of the study revealed that the participant's behavior and achievement were impacted by negative school and home environments. For Student One, negative school environments, specifically poor peer relations, resulted in aggressive behaviors that interfered with his academic progress. He stated, "I thought it would be different in high school, but it is the same as middle school. Student Two expressed disappointment with his home environment stating, "With all I got going on, it is hard to focus on school." Implications of the model on attendance, achievement, and behavior did not demonstrate an appreciable impact. However, both student participants expressed satisfaction with the model and the opportunity to share their thoughts openly.
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Date Issued
2008
Identifier
CFE0002316, ucf:47828
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0002316
LET'S GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT: EXPLORING RACISM AND RACIAL TENSIONS AS POTENTIAL FACE THREATS IN BLACK AND WHITE INTERRACIAL RELATIONSHIPS.
Title
LET'S GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT: EXPLORING RACISM AND RACIAL TENSIONS AS POTENTIAL FACE THREATS IN BLACK AND WHITE INTERRACIAL RELATIONSHIPS.
Creator
Castle, Gina, Hastings, Sally O., University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
This study examined how racism and racial tensions potentially threatened the face needs of Black and White interracial couples. Specifically, this study investigated the benefit of family approval of one's interracial relationship. Couples use of corrective face work in response to prejudice was also examined. This research used a qualitative, interpretive method to gather and analyze data from 14 personal interviews. The interview schedule enabled interviewees to use storytelling to...
Show moreThis study examined how racism and racial tensions potentially threatened the face needs of Black and White interracial couples. Specifically, this study investigated the benefit of family approval of one's interracial relationship. Couples use of corrective face work in response to prejudice was also examined. This research used a qualitative, interpretive method to gather and analyze data from 14 personal interviews. The interview schedule enabled interviewees to use storytelling to share their experience of being in a Black and White interracial relationship. Interviewees were asked questions surrounding their experience as the partner in an interracial relationship. Couples shared how they told their family that their romantic partner was a different race and shared how they encountered prejudice when they are out in public. Further, they spoke about how people stare at them and make comments about their interracial relationship. The data underwent a thematic analysis (Owen, 1984) where I reviewed the data and searched for themes that were recurrent and repeated by interviewees. There were several themes that emerged. First, the very presence of racial tensions and racism affects interracial couples. Second, family support seemed to mitigate threats to couples' positive and negative faces and enabled couples to engage in open and honest dialogue with their family and their significant other. Finally, even couples with family support, engaged in corrective face work to respond to the face threats posed by racism and racial tensions.
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Date Issued
2008
Identifier
CFE0002441, ucf:52884
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0002441
Making Our Voices Heard: Power and Citizenship in Central Florida's Black Communities
Title
Making Our Voices Heard: Power and Citizenship in Central Florida's Black Communities.
Creator
McPherson, Gramond, Cassanello, Robert, Lester, Connie, Walker, Ezekiel, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
This thesis examines the impacts of government policies on community mobilization in Orlando's Parramore neighborhood and the all-black town of Eatonville in Central Florida. The scope of this thesis covers the history of both communities from their formation in the 1880s to the end of the twentieth century. This research reveals the relationships between the predominantly black residents of Parramore and Eatonville and the largely white government officials over the development and...
Show moreThis thesis examines the impacts of government policies on community mobilization in Orlando's Parramore neighborhood and the all-black town of Eatonville in Central Florida. The scope of this thesis covers the history of both communities from their formation in the 1880s to the end of the twentieth century. This research reveals the relationships between the predominantly black residents of Parramore and Eatonville and the largely white government officials over the development and maintenance of each community. By understanding the social creation of both communities during the era of Jim Crow, this thesis reveals the differing levels of power each community possessed that would impact their ability to turn their defined black spaces into black places. Moving forward, each community had to adjust to the impacts of integration that weakened the communal bonds that helped the community endure Jim Crow. However, in detailing the rise of citizen activism in the post-World War II period, the theory of infrastructural citizenship shapes this thesis in revealing how black residents in Parramore and Eatonville exercised their rights as citizens in making their voices heard surrounding various infrastructural changes. While their efforts did not always achieve their ultimate goals, it forced decision makers to anticipate and accommodate the opinions of the residents impacted by these decisions. This thesis uses historical analysis to place Parramore and Eatonville within the broader social, political, and economic contexts of events occurring in Florida, the American South and the country at large.
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Date Issued
2019
Identifier
CFE0007685, ucf:52494
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0007685

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