Black Engineering Society Research Paper

Johnston, Keith and Elwood Watson. “The W. E. B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington Debate: Effects upon African American Roles in Engineering and Engineering Technology.” The Journal of Technology Studies, vol. 30, no. 4, 1 Nov. 2004, pp. 65–70. JSTOR, doi:10.21061/jots. v30i4. a.10.

During this time, I was a staunch advocate and facilitator for the Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering. During this time, every summer, I would take on 2-5 engineering students that were attending HBCU. I would provide them exposure to what engineers do overseas, help them network with other engineers, as well as provide them exposure to construction activities. By being a champion for this program, I have created lasting relationships, which I have been able to leverage to create opportunities for other young aspiring

Black Codes were enacted in 1865 and 1866 by new southern state governments. Similar to the Slave Codes that existed before the Civil War, these Black Codes sought to regulate past slaves lives such as prohibiting freed slaves to serve on juries or to testify against a white person in court. Although the Black Codes granted African Americans to possess and sell property and legalized black marriages, interracial marriage between white and black Americans was outlawed. Unfortunately, some states even went further to control the lives of African Americans by limiting their economic freedoms such as, preventing any African Americans from purchasing or renting farmland in the state of Mississippi. As a result of decreeing the Black Codes, a division

This group will plan to meet monthly as the project is implemented and rolled out.

In Petition of Committee on Behalf of the Freedmen to Andrew Johnson, describe how President Andrew Johnson ordered nearly all land into federal hands be return to its former owners. When former slaves were notify about the new policy, they began to protest in disbelief. A committee wrote a petition to President Johnson, “this our home, we have made these land what they are. we were the only true and Loyal people that were found in possession of these Lands...we who have been abused and oppressed for many long years not to be allowed the Privilege of purchasing land…” (VOICE OF FREEDOM 5). The petition clarify how the government had encourage blacks to occupy land and purchasing them.

The first historically black college (HBCU) was the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania which opened its door to colored youth in 1837. This institute was opened for the sole purpose of providing African American youth with a substantial education. Cheyney was founded by a philanthropist by the name of Richard Humphreys. He saw a need for the proper education of African American youth so the donated a part of his land for the establishment of this institute. Humphreys’ idea of an institution with the sole purpose of educating youth of color start as one- tenth of his estate to what is now a list one-hundred

Historically Black Colleges and Universities, established in the south by black ministers for African Americans who were freed from slavery. The first known HBCU was a school in Philadelphia called Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Today there are 100 private and public institutions. Some of the top colleges are Spelman College, Morehouse College, Morgan state university, Virginia State University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia Union University. On the other hand, A PWI, predominantly white institution, was established prior to 1964. These schools were mostly for whites but of course some of these labeled PWI’s were slightly integrated. Some PWI’s are Virginia Commonwealth University, Clarke University, Huntington University.

Prior to 1964 these historically black colleges were established to educational institutions. The primary intention by opening HBCU institutions were to service predominantly African-American students however; students of all other races are also excepted into the admissions process and encouraged to apply. Among these colleges wearing some of the most prestigious colleges in the United States. These historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were compared only with one another for these rankings. In order to be on the list, a school must be currently designated by the U.S. Department of Education as an HBCU. To qualify for the U.S. News

Growing up black history month seemed to be something that was rehearsed, I remember in 4th grade my fellow classmates would choose someone they wanted to be, learn a short dialogue about that person’s life and that was it. Then it got creative, pieces of papers handed out to everyone in the class to color Martian Luther King and Rosa Parks when in all actuality there was more to our history. Over the course of time the perception of African Americans has continued to be the same and even with a legacy of people who have paved the way for us many people don’t seem to appreciate it. Black history month has lost its value over time especially in my generation.

Alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are concerned about the inadequate representation of minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related professions. Consequently, DCHBCUAA STEM professionals have designed and organized an instructional hands-on workshop for students in grades 10-12. The workshop is designed to increase their awareness of the exciting opportunities available in the sciences and to provide an opportunity for students to talk to subject matter experts currently working in STEM occupations.

The Mississippi Black code was a code to restore slavery and white supremacy by calling it something different. Yes, there were given the rights like legal marriage, own property, limited access to courts but there were not allowed to do many things. One tiny mistake and they would be send to jail with a high jail bond. Rich white men would pay their jail bond only to put the blacks in debt with

Why is it that “#blacklivesmatter” is only read and hashtagged in regards to police brutality? How come the names of Sandra Bland, Michael Brown, and Trayvon Martin are instantly recognized, but most people question who Amber Monroe, Elisha Walker, and Shade Schuler are? Why was Bruce Jenner’s transformation into Caitlyn Jenner more important than the deaths of the 17 transgender woman murdered this year? A hate crime is defined as “a crime motivated by racial, sexual, or other prejudice, typically one involving violence.” Monroe, Walker, and Schuler are all African American transgender woman and victims of hate crimes. This isn’t a situation where only black transgender woman lives are being taken though, all transgender women are suffering

“Be quick in the race for forgiveness from your Lord, and for a Garden (paradise) whose width is that of the heavens and of the earth, prepared for the righteous – Those who spend (freely), whether in prosperity or in adversity, who restrain (their) anger and pardon (all) men – for God loves those who do good.” Qur’an:3:133-134

During the late eighteen hundred there were many poor immigrant families who migrated to the United States to have a better opportunity. As a result, many poor families ended up working on really terrible jobs with terrible conditions (469). To escape from the cruel reality of their horrible jobs many big cities had Amusement Parks where the middle and working class family would go to enjoy shows and attractions like the famous “Trip to the moon” (463). Many other families realize that is was not like they had imagined it would be so in the night they would remember how their life was back in Europe (469). In the night many people would look up to the starts and fall sleep looking at the window from their tiny apartment (470). Even though these tactics of remembering the past, going out to Amusement Parks and star gazing did distracted the mind from their work it didn’t actually improved the working conditions on which they worked so they were highly ineffective.

The Grand Lodge has monthly meetings which all members are welcome to attend and listen to the matters discussed.