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Pages
- Title
- The people versus segregated schools.
- Creator
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Wilkerson, Doxey Alphonso
- Date Issued
- 1955
- Identifier
- 363354, CFDT363354, ucf:5298
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/363354
- Title
- America's racist laws.
- Creator
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Aptheker, Herbert
- Date Issued
- 1952
- Identifier
- 367822, CFDT367822, ucf:5343
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/367822
- Title
- The little black behind.
- Date Created
- 1900s
- Identifier
- DP0015490
- Format
- Set of related objects
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015490
- Title
- Pore Lil Mose: He buys his mammy a hat.
- Creator
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Outcault, Richard F.
- Date Created
- 1901
- Identifier
- DP0015470
- Format
- Image (JPEG)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015470
- Title
- Pore Lil Mose: He spends a week on the farm.
- Creator
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Outcault, Richard F.
- Date Created
- 1901
- Identifier
- DP0015468
- Format
- Image (JPEG)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015468
- Title
- INTROSPECTIONS OF AN AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESERVICE TEACHER'S GROWTH: AN AUTOETHNOGRAPHY.
- Creator
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Rawles, Latasha S, Roberts, Sherron, University of Central Florida
- Abstract / Description
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This paper takes an autoethnographic approach in exploring the growth of an African American preservice teacher during internship. This research involved daily self-reflections from the preservice teacher and observations by the supervising teachers and university liaison in order to respond to the guiding questions of how the African American preservice teacher will find a need for her presence in the classroom. As a result of the procedure, the preservice teacher was able to make meaningful...
Show moreThis paper takes an autoethnographic approach in exploring the growth of an African American preservice teacher during internship. This research involved daily self-reflections from the preservice teacher and observations by the supervising teachers and university liaison in order to respond to the guiding questions of how the African American preservice teacher will find a need for her presence in the classroom. As a result of the procedure, the preservice teacher was able to make meaningful connections with all students but especially with African American students who benefit from having at least one African American teacher between grades three and five within public elementary schools (Gershenson, Hart, Lindsay, & Papageorge, 2017). Additionally, findings from the reflections hope to inspire more African Americans to consider the teaching profession.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017
- Identifier
- CFH2000197, ucf:45954
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000197
- Title
- TE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE RESILIENCY IN AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE YOUTH AND THEIR AWARENESS OF CITIZENSHIP PRACTICES.
- Creator
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Judd, Karen, Van Hook, Mary, University of Central Florida
- Abstract / Description
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Effective citizenship practice in the United States has several important characteristics, which can provide the foundation for young people to access opportunity in employment and education. A continuum of policies, programs, and strategies meant to alleviate poverty have central themes of providing education and vocational opportunities, and yet large numbers of young minority people remain disenfranchised with no chance to succeed. There is even greater loss in the population of African...
Show moreEffective citizenship practice in the United States has several important characteristics, which can provide the foundation for young people to access opportunity in employment and education. A continuum of policies, programs, and strategies meant to alleviate poverty have central themes of providing education and vocational opportunities, and yet large numbers of young minority people remain disenfranchised with no chance to succeed. There is even greater loss in the population of African American males who otherwise could achieve stable and strong economic life styles. Large unemployment and under-employment of African American males is documented through U.S. data sources where declining rates of labor force participation of black males is starkly evident (U.S. Census 2000). Geographic influences for minority youth also increase limited access to educational and employment opportunities (Slack & Jenson, 2002). What is clear is that minority youth are faced with a disproportionately difficult access to educational and employment opportunities as a result of diminished community social support, which should be the encouraging force in directing their goal achievements. Resiliency, as a strengths-based perspective, gained convincing prominence through the 1970s and 1980s. Initiative, self-control, self-esteem, and attachment are four protective factors of resiliency. Risk and protective factors are vital for intervention practices with individuals, families and communities. This study utilized protective factors that promote the skills and abilities necessary for encouraging resiliency and creating effective citizenship. Resiliency and the awareness of citizenship practices may bolster African American male youth successes in educational and employment opportunities. Youth who consistently and routinely engage in employment can increase the well-being of themselves, their families, and their communities. This study utilized a self-administeredsurvey design to obtain responses from rural African Americans male youth, between the ages of 12 and 19 inclusive, to determine their resiliency skills and their awareness of citizenship practices (p=.005, one-tailed). In a pre-post test for significance, participants were asked to take a citizenship practices survey after the viewing of the video. This paired t-test displayed statistically significant results (p= .0015, t= 2.998, df =98). It is important to examine resiliency in rural African American male youth and how that resiliency interacts with the awareness of citizenship practices. There is little known about how rural African American, male youth perceive effective citizenship based on their level of resiliency. African American youth are better served toward successful employment and education through programs that are designed to increase citizenship practices awareness. There is reason to believe that citizenship practices, by way of training and community affirmation, with an infusion of resiliency skill techniques modeling, could open the doors wider for African American male youth who, for some, suffer from poverty, but for most suffer from the lack of free and open educational access which inhibits viable entry level employment opportunities.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2006
- Identifier
- CFE0001097, ucf:46784
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0001097
- Title
- AFRICAN AMERICAN MOTHERS' NARRATIVES OF BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.
- Creator
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Treadwell, Tessa, Carter, Shannon Dr., University of Central Florida
- Abstract / Description
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Research indicates that African American women breastfeed at the lowest rates of any racial/ethnic group in the U.S. Breastfeeding has shown to have numerous health benefits for both mother and baby, making the lower rates of breastfeeding among African Americans a public health concern. Racial disparities in healthcare may contribute to these discrepancies. This research will analyze the perceptions of information and social support for breastfeeding provided by healthcare providers among a...
Show moreResearch indicates that African American women breastfeed at the lowest rates of any racial/ethnic group in the U.S. Breastfeeding has shown to have numerous health benefits for both mother and baby, making the lower rates of breastfeeding among African Americans a public health concern. Racial disparities in healthcare may contribute to these discrepancies. This research will analyze the perceptions of information and social support for breastfeeding provided by healthcare providers among a sample of African American mothers who breastfed their babies. The study asks: Do participants regard their healthcare providers as supportive of breastfeeding? Data were collected through in-depth qualitative interviews with 22 African American mothers. Participants interpreted their providers' opinions on breastfeeding and formula and discussed whether they felt supported to breastfeed. Findings reveal which healthcare providers were perceived to be the most supportive of breastfeeding and themes within the time-frame codes: pregnancy, labor and birth, immediately after birth, and postpartum. The majority of participants felt supported during the first three stages. However, during the postpartum period, there was a lack of assistance from healthcare providers, resulting in limited breastfeeding support. Participants that did receive postpartum support typically received verbal affirmation, rather than given useful information.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017
- Identifier
- CFH2000260, ucf:45924
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000260
- Title
- ADULT ATTACHMENT PATTERNS, ETHNIC EXPERIENCE, AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE: COMPARING AFRICAN AMERICAN AND CAUCASIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS.
- Creator
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Robin, Melissa, Chin, Matthew, University of Central Florida
- Abstract / Description
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The purpose of this thesis was to examine adult attachment patterns and ethnic experience and the relationship on social competence. There are limited studies that have examined the differences among racially and ethnically diverse populations. A total of 60 university undergraduate students completed the Relationship Questionnaire, Interpersonal Competence Questionnaire, Measure of Adolescent Hetersocial Competence, and the Scale of Ethnic Experience. Results showed that some differences...
Show moreThe purpose of this thesis was to examine adult attachment patterns and ethnic experience and the relationship on social competence. There are limited studies that have examined the differences among racially and ethnically diverse populations. A total of 60 university undergraduate students completed the Relationship Questionnaire, Interpersonal Competence Questionnaire, Measure of Adolescent Hetersocial Competence, and the Scale of Ethnic Experience. Results showed that some differences existed between the two groups in terms of attachment patterns. Ethnic identity was related to social competence with both groups. It is suggested that ethnic experience may be useful for studying social competence.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2013
- Identifier
- CFH0004403, ucf:45135
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004403
- Title
- STIGMA RELATED TO DEPRESSION: A COMPARISON BETWEEN AFRICAN AMERICAN AND WHITE YOUNG ADULTS.
- Creator
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Nicholson, Amirica, Negy, Charles, University of Central Florida
- Abstract / Description
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This study examined the effects of gender, ethnicity, social support, and acculturation on depression-stigma in college communities; specifically targeting the racial groups of African Americans and Whites. Undergraduates of various ages and class standings were given surveys within their demographics pertaining to: acculturation, social support, stigma, and depression. The above factors were compared to ethnicity. The results supported that African Americans have a higher level of depression...
Show moreThis study examined the effects of gender, ethnicity, social support, and acculturation on depression-stigma in college communities; specifically targeting the racial groups of African Americans and Whites. Undergraduates of various ages and class standings were given surveys within their demographics pertaining to: acculturation, social support, stigma, and depression. The above factors were compared to ethnicity. The results supported that African Americans have a higher level of depression-stigma overall, especially those who have been enculturated into their traditional culture; none of the additional hypotheses were supported by the research.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2013
- Identifier
- CFH0004430, ucf:45136
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004430
- Title
- The Relationship Among African American Students' SAT Reasoning Test Scores and Participation in Advanced Placement Courses in One Large Urban School District in A Southern State in 2010-2011.
- Creator
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Fennoy, Donald, Taylor, Rosemarye, Murray, Kenneth, Doherty, Walter, Baldwin, Gordon, University of Central Florida
- Abstract / Description
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The purpose of this study was to provide insight into the relationship of Advanced Placement (AP) participation on closing the achievement gap between African American students and other ethnic/racial groups (White, Hispanic, and Asian) in a large urban school district in a southern state. Two major issues were considered: (a) the impact of high school student Advanced Placement participation on SAT Reasoning Test scores and (b) the correlation between increased high school student Advanced...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to provide insight into the relationship of Advanced Placement (AP) participation on closing the achievement gap between African American students and other ethnic/racial groups (White, Hispanic, and Asian) in a large urban school district in a southern state. Two major issues were considered: (a) the impact of high school student Advanced Placement participation on SAT Reasoning Test scores and (b) the correlation between increased high school student Advanced Placement participation and closing the academic achievement gap between African American and other ethnic/racial groups. A significant difference was found to exist in the mean SAT Reasoning Test scores among different ethnic/racial groups during the 2010-2011 school year. African American student mean scores were significantly lower on the SAT Reasoning Test when compared to all ethnic/racial groups identified in this study, regardless of the independent variable (no AP participation, one AP course, two or more AP courses). However, the results did indicate that African American participation in AP courses was significantly lower than all other ethnic/racial groups in this school district. Additionally, information was provided for school leaders regarding the development of a systematic approach to creating equity and access for African American students to fully engage in a college going culture through participation in Advanced Placement courses.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2012
- Identifier
- CFE0004375, ucf:49445
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0004375
- Title
- Comprehension of Science Text by African American Fifth and Sixth Grade Students: The Effects of a Metalinguistic Approach.
- Creator
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Davis, Karen, Rosa-Lugo, Linda, Kent-Walsh, Jennifer, Ehren, Barbara, Hahs-Vaughn, Debbie, Rivers, Kenyatta, Crevecoeur, Edwidge, University of Central Florida
- Abstract / Description
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Scientific literacy has been at the forefront of science education reform for the past 20 years, particularly for students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds (Lee et. al., 2005; Pearson, Moje (&) Greenleaf, 2010). The ability to extract meaning from text is an important skill. Yet many students struggle with effectively comprehending what they read, particularly in content areas of science, math and history. According to the National Assessment Educational Progress ...
Show moreScientific literacy has been at the forefront of science education reform for the past 20 years, particularly for students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds (Lee et. al., 2005; Pearson, Moje (&) Greenleaf, 2010). The ability to extract meaning from text is an important skill. Yet many students struggle with effectively comprehending what they read, particularly in content areas of science, math and history. According to the National Assessment Educational Progress (NAEP, 2013) report, adolescents are not acquiring advanced literacy skills needed to succeed in the workplace and academic setting. Literacy experts have called for the use of disciplinary literacy approaches to engage learners with the content in ways that mirror what scientists, historians and mathematicians do to gain understanding in their disciplines (Moje, 2006; Shanahan (&) Shanahan, 2008). Although disciplinary literacy instruction is promising, there is limited empirical research on the effectiveness of discipline-specific literacy approaches. The present study examined the effects of a metalinguistic approach on the comprehension of science text among African American 5 and 6th grade students. The focus of the instructional protocol was to explicitly teach adverbial clauses and assist students to unpack adverbial clauses through the use of a graphic organizer. The process of unpacking complex sentences aimed to facilitate comprehension of science text by engaging the participants in analysis and discussion of the meaning obtained from the adverbial clauses. This study employed an experimental single-case multiple-probe across participants design. Visual Analysis (VA) and the Improvement Rate Difference (IRD) were used to analyze the data. The results of VA and IRD indicated that all participants demonstrated progress between baseline and treatment phases. Overall, the results of the investigation suggest that it is possible for 5th and 6th grade African American students to benefit from instruction that closely analyzes language. Clinical implications and future research directions are discussed.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2014
- Identifier
- CFE0005322, ucf:50525
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0005322
- Title
- Closing the reading achievement gap between African American students and their peers at a suburban middle school: The impact of school improvement plans.
- Creator
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Hutchins, Jason, Hopp, Carolyn, Robinson, Edward, Vitale, Thomas, Hayes, Grant, University of Central Florida
- Abstract / Description
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The goal of this Dissertation in Practice was to design a School Improvement Plan focused on improving reading performance of African American students at Suburban Middle School (SMS). The problem of practice was that African American students at Suburban Middle School have performed significantly lower than their White peers over the course of the 2009-2013 school years in reading performance. The reading deficiencies of African American students needed to be directly addressed in a new...
Show moreThe goal of this Dissertation in Practice was to design a School Improvement Plan focused on improving reading performance of African American students at Suburban Middle School (SMS). The problem of practice was that African American students at Suburban Middle School have performed significantly lower than their White peers over the course of the 2009-2013 school years in reading performance. The reading deficiencies of African American students needed to be directly addressed in a new School Improvement Plan (SIP). The literature review of this study found that there are many different components that influence the reading performance of African American students. For this Dissertation in Practice, a new School Improvement Plan focused primarily on 6 different areas will be the end result. The components that will be examined are: 1) school climate, 2) utilization of data, 3) parental involvement, 4) professional development, 5) instructional strategies, and 6) collaboration. While these are the 6 key elements of successful models, there were also additional sub groupings within each element that also had an influence on student achievement levels.In addition to examining previous School Improvement Plans at SMS, the end result and final deliverable was a School Improvement Plan designed to close the existing achievement gap in reading between African American students and their peers at SMS. Suggested use for the new model of the School Improvement Plan was to focus specifically on the 6 key elements to address the reading performance of African American students.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2014
- Identifier
- CFE0005351, ucf:50478
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0005351
- Title
- In Double Exile: A Memoir.
- Creator
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Beckwin, Deborah, Nwakanma, Obi, Roney, Lisa, Thaxton, Terry, University of Central Florida
- Abstract / Description
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In Double Exile: A Memoir examines the life of a family of Ghanaian immigrants and their journeys of acculturation, and the impact of the father's spiraling mental health issues on his family. Through the eyes of their daughter, this thesis briefly explores their lives on the right side of the Atlantic, as medical professionals, and then focuses on the life of their daughter born in America on the left side of the Atlantic. As novelist Georges Simenon has said, (")I am at home everywhere, and...
Show moreIn Double Exile: A Memoir examines the life of a family of Ghanaian immigrants and their journeys of acculturation, and the impact of the father's spiraling mental health issues on his family. Through the eyes of their daughter, this thesis briefly explores their lives on the right side of the Atlantic, as medical professionals, and then focuses on the life of their daughter born in America on the left side of the Atlantic. As novelist Georges Simenon has said, (")I am at home everywhere, and nowhere. I am never a stranger and I never quite belong.(") This memoir explores this tension between alienation and connection, as a second-generation immigrant grows up navigating between various cultures: to dominant American culture, evangelical Christian/Southern culture, African-American culture, and Ghanaian culture. In an attempt to understand the present, this thesis is a sankofa journey back into the author's history. Spanning over four decades, the memoir uncovers various exilic configurations: exiled from family, from ethnic heritage, from home, and from one's self.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2014
- Identifier
- CFE0005304, ucf:50529
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0005304
- Title
- I heard a good story: Down in Sunny Dixie.
- Date Created
- 1900s
- Identifier
- DP0015901
- Format
- Set of related objects
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015901
- Title
- I got my eye on you.
- Date Created
- 1905
- Identifier
- DP0015479
- Format
- Set of related objects
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015479
- Title
- Little players. Part I.. The Nursery.
- Creator
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McClure, Jessie B., Johnson, Margaret
- Identifier
- DP0015373
- Format
- Set of related objects
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015373
- Title
- Use Lautz Bros. & Co's soaps.
- Date Created
- 1880s
- Identifier
- DP0015444
- Format
- Image (JPEG)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015444
- Title
- Darkie toothpaste.
- Date Created
- 1900s
- Identifier
- DP0015463
- Format
- Image (JPEG)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015463
- Title
- The fortune teller.
- Creator
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Brewer, Edward V.
- Date Created
- 1921
- Identifier
- DP0015497_a
- Format
- Set of related objects
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/DP0015497_a
