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    We interviewed Ms. Honey Clark who is a public figure and runs a nonprofit shelter for women called Auntie Honey’s House. She is very involved with Selma and other African American movements. Ms. Honey has a big heart and a passion for caring for others. It’s something she has been doing for years and she enjoys the responsibility. She began the interview explaining how she gained custody of Jordan. She explained that Jordan’s mother was on methamphetamine and lived in her shelter for some time.

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    The speakers of the African American Lecture Series were all alumni of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. The message that they presented was basically how us‚ as minority students‚ can make a difference‚ particularly in the education system. The speakers also briefly spoke about the racial conflicts that were impacting the climate of the campus. All of the speakers gave key advice on how a student‚ no matter their race‚ gender‚ sexual preference‚ could succeed and achieve their main goal

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    In response to the scramble for Africa‚ Africans had actions spurring conflict with Europeans‚ reactions to Europe’s actions during colonization‚ and actions of peaceful accord. Many African kingdoms‚ who had governed themselves before European colonization‚ were against the colonization of their lands under other European countries. Based on an African Ashanti queen’s account‚ in document six‚ it is clear that the colonizing Europeans had very little respect for monarchies already in place (Doc

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    Prominent African-American Mathematicians Wendy A. Tillman Florida Technical College Jesse Ernest Wilkins‚ Jr. exemplifies and is addressed as one of America’s admirable unorthodox mathematicians. He was portrayed as the University of Chicago’s youngest student at the tender age of thirteen. Wilkins proceeded to his education there‚ earning his bachelor‚ master and doctorate degrees in mathematics. When he finished his Ph.D. at 19‚ he was recognized by the national press

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    race. It’s bigger than just hair. It’s our statement! Based on my journey‚ natural hair is amazing! I started from the bottom with my big chop. It took me a lot of research and a lot of time to get my hair to where it is today! How do we‚ “the African American Women” embrace our beautiful and versatile hair? We flaunt it! We style it! We rock it! Young women today are very comfortable with their Afro.The majority of women has experienced permed hair or in other words‚ relaxed hair. Straight hair has

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    Turning Point for African Americans World War II was a major turning point in many ways in the United States. Some lost several family members because of the draft and was unhappy about the situation they were put in. But for the most part‚ the war brought on much excitement in the lives of the Americans because of the many new job openings and opportunities. The war brought on 17 million new job opportunities. The enthusiasm of the people was mainly brought on because of the long era of Depression

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    Among African Americans Mollie A Gonio Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V Family-Centered Health Promotion March 13‚ 2015 Michelle Easton African American Health Disparities in the United States On average African Americans are not as healthy as other populations in the United States such as the Caucasian population. There are many health issues associated with African Americans that will be discussed in order to establish what cultural‚ socioeconomically acknowledged barriers and cultural behaviors

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    Name_________________________________ Class______________________________________ AfricanAmerican Scientist and Mathematicians Below is a list of popular inventors‚ scientist and mathematicians who have made significant contributions to society and the world. You are to research each of them and state their contribution(s)‚ the year in which it was made and their field of study. Due Date: February 25‚ 2010 during regular class time. Scientist/Mathematician | Contribution/Invention |

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    Name: Tutor: Course: Date: African-American Art A mural is an artwork of painting that is applied on the wall‚ permanent surface or ceiling. One of the distinguishing elements of a given mural is the architectural feature that is harmoniously attached on the image. Wall paintings are sometimes painted on canvases and then attached on walls. However‚ this is subject to controversy in the field of art. There are two types of murals in African and American setting. They include; Photographic mural

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    African- American Protestants make up one of the strongest religious communities in America. This can be linked to the days of slavery where they would get their religion from the slave owners. They made them get rid of any African religions and convert to the religion of the house they belonged to. This reduced the amount of African-based religions such as Vodu in America. After the Civil War‚ many still had hardship in the south as they are free now but not necessarily accepted. This creates a

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