Graduation Speech : The And Black Students

When choosing what college to attend I knew I had to go to Spelman. I choose to attend Spelman because of its high scholastic standards for its students and also because of the foundation Spelman bestows among young African-American women. Spelman empowers young women to be the change you want to see in the world. Spelman nourishes students ensuring that they have equal opportunity to be successful. Spelman demonstrates how African American women can not only achieve successful but also gain a sisterhood that will forever live among the students even after graduation. During NSO a quote Dr. Myra Burnett mentioned emphasized on the importance of knowing that you can be and achieve whatever you are willing to work for. Dr. Burnett states, “You can be whatever you want is an incorrect statement however, you can be whatever you are willing to work for. You can have whatever you’re willing to work for” (Burnett). Dr. Burnett explained how you can’t just have whatever you want or choose to be in life without working hard or being willing to do to achieve your goals. It takes hard work and dedication to obtain the things we want in life. Spelman College will impact my life not only through the education but through the high expectations they place upon students from NSO to graduation and beyond.

I noticed you sent an announcement out about seeing our grade as of Friday in the handout section, but when I try and click on that section there is no link for it. Also, from what I can recall, on the quizzes, and Rocketmix I am not doing well in your class and would like any and all suggestions you have for me. I'm feeling upset with myself as I've been doing well in all of my classes since attending the CSUDH I'm on track to graduate Summa Cum Laude. I have had many struggles in the past with school and getting my first Associates degree and I believe being a first generation college student did not help matter but now 10 years have past since my first degree and I've learned to be a better college student since then and going into

Imagine strangers crossing the street to avoid you, white women clutching their purses for security, or the police arresting you for “loitering.” For many African-Americans, this has become a harsh reality. As an African-American teacher, I strive to integrate history into lessons throughout the year, not just during Black History Month. Currently, we are reading To Kill A Mockingbird, and I love teaching the background information about the setting of the novel. Every year it astounds me how many students are oblivious to events that shaped America’s identity. I hate using the same material, so I try to spruce up my lesson plans using different resources. I would like to learn more innovative ways to engage students in U.S. History. In the

After a 5+ years of experience in working with youth, much of my experience was spent disciplining “at risk” youth in school that a part of some of Toledo’s worst neighborhoods. As a In-School Detention Instructor at some of TPS “academic emergency” schools, my roles were to be an disciplinarian, mentor, administrator, etc., that focused on keep the bad kids out of the classroom and the good ones retained in the classroom.

Forming connections with schools helps parents promote their students’ achievement since it allows them to access valuable resources. However, racially diverse parents from low socioeconomic backgrounds exhibit less involvement in their children’s schools because of things such as language and cultural barriers (Lee & Bowen, 2006). Since more than 80% of students attending urban public schools are Black or Hispanic, these schools tend to have less parental involvement (Lee & Bowen,

The white student population over the years has dropped, and that is a major concern of mine. I want a diverse school where students of all races can come and receive a quality education. Many of the parents in my district are sending their children to private schools, and it is their right to do so, but I feel there are benefits to attending a campus that is multicultural. Students that attend a school that is diverse prepares them for society. Students learn better to navigate adulthood in an increasingly diverse society if they attend diverse schools (Wells, Fox, & Cordova-Coba, 2016). Furthermore, students that attend multicultural schools can help reduce racial bias. As principal, I want to set up meetings with parents of the community and discuss the benefits of a diverse student body. A report that came out in 2011, from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, shows that students in culturally diverse schools have higher average test scores plus diverse schools help reduce racial achievement gaps (“The Benefits of Socioeconomically,” 2016).

Ahh school the place I hate more than anywhere else in the world besides the pack house of course. I stumbled through the halls being 'accidently' tripped and pushed by people. They mutter sarcastic apologies then go back to their conversations like nothing ever happened.

Marcel, I want you to understand where I am coming from in our previous engagement over the comments section of my shared post. You are currently not in the US. You are not currently a "minority" in the sense of both gender and race. I also want to make sure you understand why Donald is getting the backlash that he is and how many people are affected by both his behavior and confidence he seems to possess. I do not understand why you support this kind of cause, seeing as statistics of suicide rates and fear amongst the United States continues to be prevalent. I would actually like to know exactly what do you support exactly about Donald? This can be a completely private chat. But I would like you to back them up with facts that are not simply

Is it really beyond all of you to see exactly what is going on here ? Look at us ! Can’t any of you see the irony . Twelve white men casting votes on a 16 year old boy whose truths are obscured by your dogged prejudice . Cast aside your judgements .

In all honesty, there are quite a few issues facing black students on campus such as the overwhelming desire to represent the whole race while in class, and the silence of mental health issues. There are also issues faced by black students within the actual black community. There seems to be a hierarchy amongst us, which leaves many black students feeling left out. I believe in order to address the issues there needs to be a unification of the whole black student body. While also promoting the fact one person doesn’t define everyone else. The issues can’t be fixed by a snap of the fingers; I believe it will take constant work and dedication from every student to make the community more inclusive and

I wanted to say thank you once again for the past three days of lectures and your willingness to allow me to ask you a wide variety of questions. We have had many incredible professors this year teaching on a wide variety of topics. While I can't pick a favorite, you and Victor Claar have most definitely have stood out to me.

How are you doing? This is Will, the tall black guy you would sometimes see in service. I'm writing to say goodbye. My project in Carson City came to an end and I've moved back to Texas. Thank you so much for making me feel at home at Hope. Your messages kept me going while I was in Reno. God used your words to truly bless me and also show me where I need to improve. Sorry I didn't get a chance to say goodbye in person, but everything happened so fast.

Further, recognizing the unequal treatment the white people oppressed on African Americans. African Americans are treated unequally to white people. In fact, ,in “I Have a Dream” Mr. King said,“We can never be satisfied as long as our children are stripped of their selfhood and robbed of their dignity by signs stating: ‘For Whites Only’.” White people have established segregation by putting signs that say ‘Whites only’. These signs were everywhere, from theaters, bathrooms, restaurants, hotels, drinking fountains, and schools. The for ‘Whites Only’ was not nearly as equal to what African Americans got, this is unfair. African Americans did not have the same opportunity to have as much as education as white people. African Americans are excluded

I'm so sorry for not notify you sooner. However, I've been out of town. On the other hand, since Liberty University has pulled me from the payment plan, I've made arrangement to pay a sufficient amount for the month of March, no later than the end of the month. Unfortunately, I continue to endure taxing financial problems. Nevertheless, I will keep you posted.

Although many peoples’ most significant memories of college are those outside of the classroom, a degree is not conferred based upon such things. Rather, students’ academic performance is what determines whether students earn a degree or certificate. Academic issues were a point of concern at many institutions as incoming students often struggled with basic skills. Furthermore, international students who needed remedial English were less likely to persist (Mamiseishvili, 2012). There have been numerous issues, obstacles, and challenges that may inhibit a student’s ability to navigate the rigors of college. Much has been discussed concerning improved educational opportunities for minority and underrepresented students in