Presentation Title
The Faxe of Racism
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
College
College of Education
Major
Educational Leadership and Curriculum
Session Number
2
Location
RM 218
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Mary Texeria
Juror Names
Moderator: Dr. Carol Damgen
Start Date
5-19-2016 3:00 PM
End Date
5-19-2016 3:20 PM
Abstract
African American studies provide a sense of identity for our youth. Most young Black Americans (in California particularly) have no idea where they come from, who their Ancestors are, nor do they have a healthy opinion of their culture. The media plays a very large role in presenting negative impressions of African American people and our youth have nothing positive to combat this consistent deluge of negativity with. Many Black students despise their race! They do not desire to be Black. I have heard Black students calling themselves mixed, saying that they were of another cultural persuasion or just simply responding No, when asked if they were Black. It is truly sad and my heart goes out to this generation.
The Faxe of Racism
RM 218
African American studies provide a sense of identity for our youth. Most young Black Americans (in California particularly) have no idea where they come from, who their Ancestors are, nor do they have a healthy opinion of their culture. The media plays a very large role in presenting negative impressions of African American people and our youth have nothing positive to combat this consistent deluge of negativity with. Many Black students despise their race! They do not desire to be Black. I have heard Black students calling themselves mixed, saying that they were of another cultural persuasion or just simply responding No, when asked if they were Black. It is truly sad and my heart goes out to this generation.
