Provides scholars with a historical lens from which to view the higher education of black women . . . [and] how one generation of black women benefited from the work and sacrifices of the prior generation.--Adah L. Ward Randolph; Ohio University "Keen historical and theoretical observation of African American women's relationship to educational institutions in the United States."--Heidi Lasley Barajas; University of Minnesota Evans chronicles the stories of African American women who struggled for and won access to formal education; beginning in 1850; when Lucy Stanton; a student at Oberlin College; earned the first college diploma conferred on an African American woman. In the century between the Civil War and the civil rights movement; a critical increase in black women's educational attainment mirrored unprecedented national growth in American education. Evans reveals how black women demanded space as students and asserted their voices as educators--despite such barriers as violence; discrimination; and oppressive campus policies--contributing in significant ways to higher education in the United States. She argues that their experiences; ideas; and practices can inspire contemporary educators to create an intellectual democracy in which all people have a voice. Among those Evans profiles are Anna Julia Cooper; who was born enslaved yet ultimately earned a doctoral degree from the Sorbonne; and Mary McLeod Bethune; founder of Bethune-Cookman College. Exposing the hypocrisy in American assertions of democracy and discrediting European notions of intellectual superiority; Cooper argued that all human beings had a right to grow. Bethune believed that education is the right of all citizens in a democracy. Both women's philosophies raised questions of how human and civil rights are intertwined with educational access; scholarly research; pedagogy; and community service. This first complete educational and intellectual history of black women carefully traces quantitative research; explores black women's collegiate memories; and identifies significant geographic patterns in America's institutional development. Evans reveals historic perspectives; patterns; and philosophies in academia that will be an important reference for scholars of gender; race; and education. Stephanie Y. Evans is assistant professor in the African American Studies Program and Center for Women's Studies and Gender Research at the University of Florida.
#170359 in Books Kevin Bales 2016-01-19 2016-01-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.50 x .90 x 6.40l; .0 #File Name: 0812995767304 pagesBlood and Earth Modern Slavery Ecocide and the Secret to Saving the World
Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. How To Save The WorldBy Steve G.Ditto to all the glowing reviews! This book finally made it to my local library; where I took it out to read. I ended up buying the Kindle edition for my permanent collection. Read the book to understand the ecocide/slavery industry in tin; gold; shrimp; granite; wood; charcoal; etc. But even if you don't have time to read it; here are some organizations mentioned in the book's Appendix that you can support. These are mainly for Congo; but the book also highlights slavery-ecocide in Bangladesh; India; Brazil; Ghana; and other African nations: The Panzi Hospital; Free The Slaves; Lake Tanganyika Floating Health Clinic; The Enough Project; The African Great Lakes Initiative of the Friends Peace Teams.What is remarkable about the author is that not only is he one of the world's foremost scholars on the subject; he is also a field investigator. This; and the excellent quality of writing; makes the narrative interesting as he relates his personal experiences in the trenches.Chapter 3 traces the supply chain. Slaves catch and mine the commodities; but they are only the first stage in the chain. The last is the consumer who buys finished products. There are 9 stages in between; for a total of 11 stages. At each stage; the connection to slavery is further whitewashed and greenwashed. Organizations like iTSCi and ITRI track these obfuscations; and invite companies to avoid slave made products and components. Read Chapter 3 for a complete understanding; and for guidance on what we as consumers can do to make a difference.Bales convincingly demonstrates that these 36 million slaves are tied into an industry that is decimating the environment; not just in their countries of origin; but worldwide. He provides solutions. The cost of ending slavery is minuscule; but the impact enormous for the ecology; economy and morality. That is the message of the book. If you want to save the world; this is the most cost effective way to do it. I didn't know that before I read the book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Powerful but heartbreakingBy sherriBales is considered an expert in all things modern slavery; but this book is not easy to read. It is necessary and everyone should read it to educate themselves on what is going on; but it will break your heart.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Amy Jane HardingA book everyone should read.
