Michigan State School of Journalism

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100 Questions and Answers About African Americans

Basic research about African American and Black identity, language, history, culture, customs, politics and issues of health, wealth, education, racism and criminal justice

Beschreibung

"100 Questions and Answers About African Americans" is part of the Michigan State University School of Journalism's Bias Busters series on cultural competence. The concept of this series is to teach cultural competence by spreading awareness about a certain group or community. Ultimately, the goal is to break down cultural and socially constructed walls by opening up discussion among groups. "100 Questions and Answers about African Americans" is a factual, helpful and easy-to-read guide that has sections on identity, language, religion, culture, customs, social norms, economics, politics, education, work, families and food. The guide is written for those who want quick answers to basic, introductory questions about African Americans. These books are designed to answer the questions that everyone is asking and no one seems to be answering. This guide is helpful for people in business, education, religious institutions, government, medicine, law enforcement, human resources and journalism who want super quick, easy and insightful information. The guide uses QR codes to direct readers to additional resources for those who want a more immersive experience. Readers will come away more knowledgeable about the biases towards African Americans and better prepared to interact appropriately. Questions in "100 Questions and Answers About African Americans include: Which is preferred, Black or African American? Why do some people prefer to identify as Black? How do multiracial people identify or fit in? What is the African diaspora? What is the Great Migration? What are Pan-Africanism and the Pan-African flag? Why does slavery have a lasting effect? What are reparations?

Autor

This guide about U.S. Catholics is one of more than 20 in the Michigan State University School of Journalism's Bias Busters series. The series builds cultural competence by spreading awareness about specific groups and communities. Ultimately, the goal is to break down walls by opening discussion among people.The Bias Busters series is created by journalism classes at Michigan State University working with community allies. Joe Grimm is the series creator and editor. Grimm joined MSU in 2008 after more than 30 years in daily newspapering. He worked at the Detroit Free Press for more than 25 years.He held various editing jobs and became the youngest reader representative in a U.S. newsroom. For most of his time at the Free Press, Grimm was the newsroom's recruiting and staff development editor. His charge was to create better content by developing the newsroom staff to better reflect the community. During his tenure, the Free Press developed the most diverse staff among major American newspapers. Grimm is a member of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame and has published eight books besides the ones in the Bias Busters series.The authors on this guide were MSU students Sabrina Boxer, Emile Rizk, Lacie Kunselman, Nicoline Bradford, Karlyn Kelley, Angelina Sandora, Heather Araj, Mark Krueger-Vanoyen, Shelby Frink, Madison Scanlon, Yu-An (Annie) Fan Chiang, Samantha Bluga, Ben Walker, Hailey Woodworth and Addison Carter. Also: Jack Foster. Michigan State graduates Debrah Miszak and Lacie Kunselman helped edit. Bias Busters guides have been used for training in business, the health industry, interfaith groups, universities and law enforcement. Many individuals use the guides just to get to know their neighbors. "100 Questions and Answers About U.S.Catholics" aims to bridge gaps in understanding, encourage respectful dialogue, and promote more informed communities.We approach cultural competence with the mindset that questions asked out of sincere interest, even if phrased in a less than graceful manner, are the best way to build bridges. The guides are meant to help that process and lead to face-to-face conversations.Books include discussion and reflection guides so individuals can learn on their own or so groups can converse.Answers are clear, honest and nonjudgmental.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Michigan State University School of Journalism
• Seitenzahl: 84
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Januar 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 119g
• ISBN-13: 9781942011194
• ISBN-10: 1942011199
• Artikelnr.: 44460247