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Alone in the profession of arms: America's first three African American West Point graduatesJames, Jeremy Wayne 15 May 2009 (has links)
Following Emancipation, many African Americans came to view military service as a crucial step toward the greater acceptance of blacks into American society and, potentially, toward complete citizenship. Military service demonstrated that the African American community was prepared to take on all of the responsibilities associated with full citizenship and verified that blacks were fully capable of serving as Regular Army soldiers, a role that had historically been reserved for white Americans alone. In 1866 Congress opened the ranks of the Regular Army to African Americans with the creation of four all-black regiments. These units were manned entirely by black enlisted men under the command of white officers. Although not legally confined to the enlisted ranks, African Americans were not expected or encouraged to pursue positions as commissioned officers. Many white Americans, including senior military and political leaders, did not believe that blacks possessed the competencies required to serve effectively as military commanders. In the late nineteenth century three exceptional African American men successfully challenged this notion. Henry Flipper, John Alexander and Charles Young became the first three black graduates of the U.S. Military Academy and the first black men to earn commissions as line officers in the Regular Army. Each of these talented men achieved success where countless others before them had failed. The middle class values and Protestant work ethic championed by their parents in their childhood homes shaped the way that Flipper, Alexander and Young viewed social issues and provided them with the greatest motivation to pursue careers in the profession of arms. While each of them earned the grudging respect of some of their white contemporaries, in the eyes of many, their race overshadowed their professional successes and weighed heavily upon any assessment or characterization of their service. Despite these challenges, each of these men served as role models for aspiring black youths and their successes helped to instill a sense of pride within other members of their race. These men remain important figures in African American history and continue to be a source of inspiration for many, both inside and outside of the black community.
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Investigating factors associated with suicide and antecedent behavior among African American males: a quest to preserve lifeRowell, Kyrel Lashea 15 May 2009 (has links)
Suicide is a multifaceted issue and its prevention requires addressing multiple
contributors. Currently, it is the third leading cause of death worldwide for those ages
15-44, the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States, and the eighth leading
cause of death among U. S. men. Among African American males aged 20-44, suicide is
the third, fifth, and sixth leading cause of death, respectively, when categorizing the age
groups as follows: 20-24, 25-34, 35-44.
Given the published data, a public health focus exists regarding suicide
prevention among racial/ethnic minorities and vulnerable populations. The jail
population is especially vulnerable to suicide. Few studies have focused, however, on
addressing suicidal behavior among African American males, in general, nor those
incarcerated. To reinforce prevention, a need exists to examine preceding behavior to
suicide, specifically suicide attempts.
Therefore, the purpose of this dissertation was to investigate risk and protective
factors associated with suicide and suicide attempts among African American males,
including those that are incarcerated. To fulfill the purpose, two components were executed: a systematic literature review and an empirical study. Within the empirical
study, two research questions were designed to illuminate differences regarding sociodemographic,
criminal, and psychosocial characteristics between Black male suicide
attempters and Black male non-attempters, White male attempters, and Black female
attempters. Data from the 2002 Survey of Inmates in Local Jails was used for analysis.
Results from the literature review indicated nine suicidal risk and protective
factors for African American males. The empirical study isolated three suicidal
protective factors (completing at least a high school or college education, drug
trafficking) and two risk factors (depression and mental disorders) that differentiated
African American male suicide attempters from non-attempters. Preventing suicides can
occur by preventing the first attempt or preventing recurrent attempts. The dissertation
provides critical information to assist in accomplishing this endeavor by illuminating
risk and protective factors. Suicide research requires public health attention and
intervention. Moreover, a collaborative approach is necessary. Research and practice
efforts must begin now to thwart the increasing rate of suicide among adult African
American males.
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Alone in the profession of arms: America's first three African American West Point graduatesJames, Jeremy Wayne 15 May 2009 (has links)
Following Emancipation, many African Americans came to view military service as a crucial step toward the greater acceptance of blacks into American society and, potentially, toward complete citizenship. Military service demonstrated that the African American community was prepared to take on all of the responsibilities associated with full citizenship and verified that blacks were fully capable of serving as Regular Army soldiers, a role that had historically been reserved for white Americans alone. In 1866 Congress opened the ranks of the Regular Army to African Americans with the creation of four all-black regiments. These units were manned entirely by black enlisted men under the command of white officers. Although not legally confined to the enlisted ranks, African Americans were not expected or encouraged to pursue positions as commissioned officers. Many white Americans, including senior military and political leaders, did not believe that blacks possessed the competencies required to serve effectively as military commanders. In the late nineteenth century three exceptional African American men successfully challenged this notion. Henry Flipper, John Alexander and Charles Young became the first three black graduates of the U.S. Military Academy and the first black men to earn commissions as line officers in the Regular Army. Each of these talented men achieved success where countless others before them had failed. The middle class values and Protestant work ethic championed by their parents in their childhood homes shaped the way that Flipper, Alexander and Young viewed social issues and provided them with the greatest motivation to pursue careers in the profession of arms. While each of them earned the grudging respect of some of their white contemporaries, in the eyes of many, their race overshadowed their professional successes and weighed heavily upon any assessment or characterization of their service. Despite these challenges, each of these men served as role models for aspiring black youths and their successes helped to instill a sense of pride within other members of their race. These men remain important figures in African American history and continue to be a source of inspiration for many, both inside and outside of the black community.
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Factor influencing the recruitment and retention of undergradutes as reported by African-American graduates of Texas A&M University between May 1998 and December 2003Harnsberry, John Gabriel 01 November 2005 (has links)
The purpose of this study was to examine the influential effects various factors
had on the recruitment and the retention of African American undergraduates at Texas
A&M University, as perceived by those African Americans who had successfully
completed their plans of study and received baccalaureate degrees between May 1998
and December 2003.
Data were acquired through e-mail surveys in which three massive e-mailings
were broadcast from the collected files of The Association of Former Students of Texas
A&M. In this survey, the questionnaire contained closed-ended questions with five-part
Likert-type responses. Additionally, the African American alumni were provided the
opportunity to recommend additional practices for future recruitment and retention of
African American undergraduates at A&M.
An extensive review of the literature that supports this record of study regarding
recruitment and retention of African American undergraduate students was made, and
in the review, family involvement in education and home/school/campus characteristics revealed numerous studies that support the positive relationship between family
involvement in education and success. There is, however, evidence of barriers,
frustration, and discouragement experienced by these African American undergraduate
stakeholders in their campus relationships.
Research findings of this study included:
1. The research showed that for this population, the academic standing of
A&M is the most influential recruitment practice. Recruitment efforts
should concentrate on the most effective recruitment strategies by
developing materials that highlight and focus on academic standing as
reported by leading publications indicating how A&M is ranked against
colleges and universities across the nation.
2. The research showed that the available curriculum at A&M is also an
influential recruitment practice. From data discovered in this research,
engineering, computer technology, psychology, and journalism were the
most popular curriculum attraction to African American students.
Implications from the research include:
1. One significant difference was the finding that the African American
females looked more favorably on an institution of higher learning that had
a larger enrollment.
2. The other significant difference was the finding that African American
males looked more favorably at institutions of higher learning that held
higher national ranking in sports in which they were interested.
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Performing black consciousness through natural hairstyles the case of African-American females in Detroit, Michigan /Varner, Teri Lynn. January 2003 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2003. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.
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Predictors of smoking initiation in African American adolescentsKienzle, Jennifer Gray, January 1900 (has links)
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Virginia Commonwealth University, 2009. / Prepared for: Dept. of Psychology. Title from title-page of electronic thesis. Bibliography: leaves 88-101.
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The role of African American males in the familyTucker, Larry G. January 2000 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis--PlanB (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references.
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The influence of African American parents' socioeconomic status on their participation in parental involvement programs /Smith, Sherian Lynn, January 2000 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2000. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 255-276). Available also in a digital version from Dissertation Abstracts.
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Intervening in dietary habits of African-American children : an impact evaluation of the Every Day, Lots of Ways interdisciplinary nutrition education curriculum /Blom-Hoffmann, Jessica. January 2001 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Lehigh University, 2001. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 144-156).
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A program to train African-American ministers in biblical preachingWilbert, Timothy J. January 1900 (has links)
Thesis (D. Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 327-348).
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