James Dickson Carr (1892) First African American student to graduate from Rutgers
James Dickson Carr (1892) First African American student to graduate from Rutgers
Image is from the exhibition Rutgers African American Alumni Gallery: The Forerunner Generation by Beatrice J. Adams and Jesse Bayker. From the Exhibit: James Dickson Carr was the first African American student to graduate from Rutgers. He was born on September 28th, 1868, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Thomas Carr, a Presbyterian minister, and Mary Louise […]
Go to postFor those who are always living in a time of fracture
For those who are always living in a time of fracture
I feel as though this contribution is necessary to get other contributors/viewers to consider those who are most vulnerable really in any society. Once this shift in thinking is facilitated, then that's when we can truly begin to change as a society and give a seat to those who are most marginalized.
Go to postDark Skin Representation in The Media
Dark Skin Representation in The Media
Dialogue workshop. “It is important to have individuals who represent your own culture, who inspire you, who you can identify with”.
Go to postThe Newark Museum of Art holds a Celebration of Filipino American Culture
The Newark Museum of Art holds a Celebration of Filipino American Culture
Newark promotes being proud of who you are, to be their authentic selves, and proud of where they come from.
Go to postIs Up to You to Stop That
Is Up to You to Stop That
Members of the Rutgers community have come together to call for change as protests against police violence and racism sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody continue nationwide.
Go to postBlacks Students Are What Made Rutgers Newark What It Is Today
Blacks Students Are What Made Rutgers Newark What It Is Today
At Rutgers University Newark, Black students' protests and activism is what made the school what it is today.
Go to postDialogue Workshop – Extending the Conversation
Dialogue Workshop – Extending the Conversation
Quote from a political science student who participated in the Dialogue Workshop on March 29, 2022.
Go to postPower Enables Impact
Power Enables Impact
Commentary of how In order to be racist you have to have power for it to make an impact or affect.
Go to postUnderstand Where We Came From in Order to Make a Change
Understand Where We Came From in Order to Make a Change
Workshop Dialogue. Discussion about the importance of recognizing you own identity, your race, your blackness, and help to break stigmas and the sickle of racism.
Go to postWhat’s the difference between being Latinx and being Hispanic?
What’s the difference between being Latinx and being Hispanic?
Dialogue workshop. “The difference between being Latinx and being Hispanic is that when somebody identifies himself as Hispanic, it aligns him/herself with Europeans. On the other hand, when someone identifies itself as Latino, it aligns with African American ancestry”.
Go to postShould I check the white box?
Should I check the white box?
Dialogue workshop. “I’m considerate white back in my country”. Discussion focused on how most Latino cultures consider being light skin as being white, misconception of identity, and how some Latinos don't want to identify their race as black.
Go to postAt What Expense Do You Make People Feel Comfortable About Mispronouncing your Ethnic Name?
At What Expense Do You Make People Feel Comfortable About Mispronouncing your Ethnic Name?
A quote from a participant in A Dialogue in a Time of Fracture Workshop – Express Newark.
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