African American Studies


STUDENTS
Wendy Breese, a graduate of Springdale High School, is earning a major in history and a minor in African American Studies. Wendy writes, "I decided to join the African American Studies Program because of my acute interest in American history. Like many others, I feel that the history that we are force fed throughout life is just one part of the story. I believe to truly call yourself a student of history, you have to understand and learn about every aspect of history—not just the pretty and heroic Anglo-Saxon mumbo jumbo. Because I want to become a high school history teacher, I honestly believe that having African American Studies as my minor will better not only me, but my students as well."

Erica Harris, a native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is a 2002 Honors Graduate of Pine Bluff High School. Erica is currently a communications major in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences with a minor in African American Studies. Erica writes, "I feel it is imperative to learn more about my heritage so that I can be better informed about who I am. I believe that if we are not knowledgeable about our history, we will inevitably repeat it. All should take an active role in learning the history of African Americans. In order to break down barriers between races as well as erase negative and prejudice stigmas that are attached to people of color, we should all take an active role in understanding and learning about the brilliance, beauty, and enduring strength of Blacks in America." Erica serves as the President of the University of Arkansas’s NAACP College Chapter. She is a Fellow in the NASPA Minority Undergraduate Fellowship Program (MUFP) and a mentor in the Multicultural Center Connections Program. Erica is also a member of the Lambda Theta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Matthew Bridges writes, "African American Studies offers me the opportunity to look at society through the lenses of another group of Americans. By doing so, I develop not only a better understanding of society but of myself as well. So much of what we deal with as a nation involves race in some way or another. I feel that the knowledge that I gain from African American Studies will make me more competent and sensitive about diversity."

WHAT ARE OUR GRADUATES DOING?
Mary Margaret Hui majored in Drama and minored in African American Studies. She plans to graduate with a 3.5 GPA, and she will pursue an advanced degree in History. She is also considering becoming a performer at Disneyworld. She says, "I love singing, acting, and children!"
Jean Jones, a Sturgis Fellow and Gates Millennium Scholar, majored in English with emphases both in creative writing and literature. She earned minors in Gender Studies, African American Studies, Anthropology, and Political Science. She plans to enter the Teacher Education Program at Harvard University, earning an Ed. M., and then to teach high school English classes.
Tina Fletcher majored in Political Science and minored in African American Studies. She is graduating with a 3.32 GPA. She plans to enter the Teacher Education Program at Harvard University, earning an Ed. M., and then to train to become a superintendent of an urban school system.
Kendra Johnson majored in English and minored in African American Studies. She is graduating with a 3.536 GPA. She plans to graduate with honors and enter the Teach for America Program, teaching Middle School Language Arts in Charlotte, NC for two years.

African American Studies Mixer 2007 Dr. Robinson and Angelè Doyne, Study Abroad Award Winner Dr. Robinson and Jean Jones, Top Senior Award Winner Dr. Robinson and Tina Fletcher, Study Abroad Award Winner Dr. Robinson and Justin Grimes, Top Senior Award Winner All Scholarship Winners: from left to right: Justin Grimes, Tina Fletcher, Angelè Doyne, Kasey Carolina, Amber Dorsey, LaShunta Williams, Megan Lauener, Jean Jones, Balance Reed	CURRENT AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES COMBINED MAJORS AND MINORS (find your friends!) Alyson Adam Kabrina Amey Latisha Black Lauren Boudreaux Courtney Bradford Secoryia Bullard DeShon Burns-Wilson Rachael Bynum Kasey Carolina Disaun Cooper Risondra Deans Brittney Dennis Cedric Dockett Angele Doyne Sydney Dunning Douglas Easterwood Dominique Evans Tina Fletcher Keisha Fowler Xiang Gardner Sade Hayman Klassic Hopson Mary Hui Marsha James Seth Jewell Justin Johnson Kendra Johnson Lula Johnson David Jones Kenitra Jones LaRosa Joshua Brittni King Meagan Lauener Sarah Leonard Phillip Lewis Charles Mack Alexander McKnight Alanna Mitchell Clarice Montgomery Nicholas Moody Nickisha Nanton Amanda Person Tracy Porter Sasha Ray Balance Reed Tamara Reed Katherine Ridgeway Kevin Rowlett LaKendra Spates Zachary Strasters Kim Stuart Jameshia Sykes Shurise Telesford Christopher Tinsley Ashleigh Toatley Larry Weston Philip White LaShunta Williams Lauren Wilson Shambrekia Wise Whitney Yarber

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African American Studies Mixer 2007