The African American Experience

From Africa to America, From Slavery to Segregation, From Racism to Alienation.

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This is how I see myself when I am in the library listening to my music and doing my work. . . I am in my own world!

a painting of a woman sitting on top of a horse

I am a student on this journey called life. I am a graduate student standing on/in my Truth leaning on my beliefs. I will graduate with a MSW Degree but most Importantly I am a Mighty Strong Woman!

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August Wilson

African American Artwork

African American Culture

Black Art Painting

African Decor

This is the time when most of the family comes together and sometimes it's not on one accord.

In an extended critique of the war on obesity, (Karsardo & McHugh, 2012) it was argued that the war is sponsored by corporations that have an economic interest in the war: the diet pharmaceutical industry, including companies like Jenny Craig, Slim Fast and Weight Watchers. Many societies, including the United States, place paramount value on physical appearance as a contributing factor of female worth. It even forced some celebrities to seek surgical interventions. Jenny Craig, Physical Appearance, Slim Fast, Pharmaceutical Industry, Worth It, Weight Watchers, African American, Diet, United States

Jenny Craig

Physical Appearance

Slim Fast

Pharmaceutical Industry

In an extended critique of the war on obesity, (Karsardo & McHugh, 2012) it was argued that the war is sponsored by corporations that have an economic interest in the war: the diet pharmaceutical industry, including companies like Jenny Craig, Slim Fast and Weight Watchers. Many societies, including the United States, place paramount value on physical appearance as a contributing factor of female worth. It even forced some celebrities to seek surgical interventions.

the women are all wearing different dresses

Our women see particular celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah, Mo’Nique and their struggle with weight and food. One can’t help but feel the pain and the highs and lows that they go through. Mo'Nique did the Movie "Phatz Girls" which inspired me to be content in my size and shape!

Our young ladies see celebrities like Beyoncé, Trina, Rihanna, K Michelle, Ciara, and Porsha and, unfortunately, compare themselves to these celebrities. They were evaluating themselves in comparison to virtually almost unattainable female physique which can lead to lower self-esteem, body image problems and increased depressive symptomology (Haboush, Warren, & Benuto, 2012).

Sound Off

Talking On The Phone

African American Women

Media from back in the day to present. Do you remember when the t.v. use to sound off at a certain time of the night? Do you remember typing a paper on a typewriter? How about talking on the phone standing up next to the wall? Do you remember riding your bike for hours outside? How about your first record player and having to put a quarter on it with tape? Our young People Don't know anything about those days! Now they have smart televisions, computers, cellphones, social media, and Wikipedia.

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Great Migration African Americans

Group Presentation

Books By African American Authors

International African American Museum

African American Authors

American Women

Statistics

Media Impact on African American Women: We Covered the data and statistics, the impact, the existing programs, the gaps, and the recommendations. This was a Group Presentation which was challenging and rewarding! Thank you Group!

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Ida B. Wells-Barnett, A Social Pioneer.

a collage of black women with tennis racquets in their hands and faces

Celebrating Women's History Month!