Project Description For centuries, Black and White Americans, as well as other indigenous groups, have been living in the shadow of our country’s problematic history of slavery, racial segregation, and inequity. In an effort to educate and prepare our children, each generation passes along this burdensome tale of oppression, violence, and social inequality. Our collective……
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Crafting Democratic Futures: Emory University
Project Description The Department of African American Studies faculties’ research expertise has led to extensive commitment to and contacts in the various communities in Atlanta. They are eager to work further with Black Atlantans to uncover the stories, the metrics, and the costs of slavery, Jim Crow, and non-post-racial America for African Americans in the……
Nicole Broadus
District Wellness Manager, New London Public Schools Nicole Broadus currently works as the District Wellness Manager for New London Public Schools where she provides support for students and families in the areas of social emotional learning and restorative practices. Nicole also works with the District Equity Leadership team to ensure that all practices within the……
Jerry Fischer
Executive Director, Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut, Retired Jerry Fischer holds a B.A. from City College of New York and an M.A. in Ethnomusicology from Hunter College, CUNY and in Musicology from Harvard. At Harvard, he conducted graduate studies in folklore and anthropology, specializing in French folk music in Nova Scotia and a Steel Drum……
Antonio Vargas, Jr.
Pastor, Church of the City’s English Ministries Antonio Vargas, Jr. is a native of New London, serving as Pastor of his home faith community, Church of the City’s English Ministries. His commitment to children and youth advocacy, education, justice, and worship embodies his approach for the local church: providing spaces where people are known and……
Patricia Pugh Mitchell
Writer, Researcher, and Curator of local African American History Patricia Pugh Mitchell received MA degrees in both History and English at the University of Pittsburgh. She is an experienced public school teacher as well as curator of both historical and contemporary exhibits in area art and cultural museums. Her projects include the well-received Pittsburgh Rhythms……
Carla A. Young
Professor of Development and Ethnic and Diversity Studies Carla A. Young is a Professor of Development and Ethnic and Diversity Studies at the Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA. She received both her BS and Master of Education degrees from Clarion University in Clarion, PA. At CCAC, she teaches in several distinct but interrelated……
Dr. Melanie Doherty
Rufus K. and Jane Mulkey Green Professor of English Dr. Melanie Doherty is the Rufus K. and Jane Mulkey Green Professor of English at Wesleyan College in Macon, GA. She holds a Ph.D. in English and American Literature from Brandeis University in Waltham, MA (2010). She teaches writing and literature courses focused on racial and……
Dr. Tonya Parker
Chief Diversity Officer, Dean for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX Coordinator, Inaugural Dean, Lane Center for Social and Racial Equity Tonya Parker is the Chief Diversity Officer, Dean for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX Coordinator, and inaugural director of the Lane Center for Social and Racial Equity at Wesleyan College. Parker holds a M.Th. (Christian……
Dr. Holly Cole
Assistant Professor of Psychology Holly Cole is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Wesleyan College, where she promotes equity and justice in teaching and research practices. Dr. Cole teaches several courses that focus on diversity and social biases at Wesleyan College including: The Manifestation of Stereotypes and Prejudice; Psychology of Gender; and……