Black Women in America is an upper-division elective course for students majoring in African American or women's studies at California State University Fullerton (CSUF). The author has taught this course at CSUF at least once a year since 2002 and have changed the course readings, lectures, and assignments on a regular basis. In April 2007,…

In an effort to promote cultural literacy in children and young adults, the Racism and Social Justice Committee of the National Council for the Social Studies created the Carter G. Woodson Book Award. The purpose of the Woodson Award, given annually since 1974, is to promote the writing, publishing, and dissemination of sensitive and accurate…

Argues that from 1967 to 1982, Black Studies organized a substantial body of intellectual thought; organized its trends, issues, and insights into formal curricula; and organized its practitioners (instructors, theoreticians, writers) into institutional and professional association on a nationwide basis. (Author/CMG)

This study reports on a survey conducted during the Spring and Summer months of 1976 to determine the amount and kind of black and other ethnic studies programs offered in the state of Illinois. It was hypothesized that the majority of identifiable black studies courses were offered after grade six and, therefore, this study samples programs in…

Holds that Black Studies programs have had problems surviving because of (1) resistance to curriculum change in colleges and universities, (2) their lack of supporters in positions of administrative power, and (3) lack of an organized, conceptual approach to developing and implementing a Black Studies curriculum. Presents a model designed to…

Discusses the role of the belief that all groups should assimilate to Anglo Saxon values in American history and the emergence of multicultural education in the 1960s. Argues for the teaching of black cultural history and literature. Provides a bibliography for incorporating black history into high school classes. (KH)

This paper critiques the social studies curriculum in use in Black South African schools, due to its lack of emphasis on African cultural heritage. A revised social studies curriculum is offered, focusing on transforming attitudes and values, resolving conflicts, ensuring group coherence, and bridging gaps between schools and communities.…

Presents a model for collection development in small academic libraries based on experiences at Dickinson College (Pennsylvania). A faculty summer study group is described that was charged with enhancing the library's holdings in the area of Black or African American Studies, considering their curriculum plans. (Contains six references.) (LRW)

Addresses the literature on pedagogy in Black studies and on teaching African-American college students by proposing a model for teaching Black Studies courses. The nuances of the model are discussed via an introduction to a Black Studies course that was designed and cotaught at a large midwestern university. (GR)

This paper presents an outline of the purpose and methodology of a proposed study to investigate the teaching of black literature in selected secondary schools in Virginia. Black literature will be defined as fiction, drama, poetry, and nonfiction written by black American writers. The use of black literature in the curriculum of the selected…

In 1996, Northampton Community College (Pennsylvania) participated in the Exploring America's Communities project sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges. The project works to strengthen the teaching and learning of American history, literature, and culture at U.S. community colleges. One of the major goals of the project is…

This article details the work of the Birmingham Initiative, a Methodist inspired, ecumenical research project that operated in Birmingham, in the West Midlands of the United Kingdom between 1995 and 1999. As the Christian Education Development Officer employed by this project, the author undertook doctoral research among twenty-six inner-city,…

This book is for math and science teachers who are eager to find creative and stimulating ways to engage student interest and boost their academic performance. A group of contributors including both psychologists and teachers outline the principles of social emotional learning (SEL) that educators can follow to help all students achieve in the…

Discusses the importance of Merl R. Eppse's work in integrating studies of Blacks into writings of U.S. history. Provides biographical information concerning this largely unrecognized educator. Notes reasons for the lack of recognition of Eppse's work. Suggests that current emphasis upon integrated (not additive) studies in U.S. history could…

To address the needs of African American students at Beaver College in Glenside (Pennsylvania), a one-credit freshman orientation course on Afrocentricity was developed. The course was intended to increase the comfort level between the institution and its culturally diverse students and add additional support for increased retention of African…