The University of Arizona Global Campus
Global Black Community
hosts
celebration 2022
LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP:
Past and Present
The Legacy of Leadership: Past and Present celebration
brings to you a full month of events featuring:
DAILY
Little Known Back History Facts
A daily publication of Black History facts, each of which includes a little know twist.
WEEKLY
Leaders from the Black community highlight generational contributions in a series of five panels that dissect the roads that have been paved towards equity and inclusion, and shine light on those yet untraveled.
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They Held the Door
February 2nd, 1pm PST (4pm EST)
Is There Still Significance in Black History Month?
February 16th, 1pm PST (4pm EST)
Post George Floyd Accountability
February 23rd, 4pm PST (7pm EST)
A Word From Our Elders
February 28th, 10am PST (1pm EST)
Black History Month at the University of Arizona Global Campus is an opportunity to honor, celebrate and learn about the too-often neglected accomplishments that African Americans have contributed to America’s every area of existence throughout its history. It is a time of highlighting unfiltered and realistic awareness of all forms of the Black experience in the U.S., regardless of the perception, impact, or outcomes of the experience.
Little Known Black History Facts
Weekly Panel Discussions
Session Description
Panel of veteran faculty from HBCUs speaking on topics such as:
The meaning and purpose that HBCUs have in the black community.
What was their responsibility to their students, their community, the U.S.
What shifts or changes they have seen in the perception of the importance of education in the black community? Are these shifts positive or negative?
What advice they have for educators serving African American students in today’s K-12 and Higher Education systems?
The Speakers
Dr. Patricia Walker
Patricia currently serves as the long time Lead Faculty of the Recreation and Leisure Management Program at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (The 1st HBCU).
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Dr. Iyailu M. Moses
Iyailu is the president and C.E.O. of Educational Visions, a community-based educational services and consulting organization. Educational Visions offers educational programs and activities to increase the cultural competence of individuals and groups in the history and culture of people of African descent.
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Dr. Dionne V. McLaughlin
Dionne is the Executive Director of Critical Reflections on Race and Equity Initiative (CRREI) and an Associate Professor at North Carolina Central University.
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Coach Harold Johnson
Harold Johnson affectionately known by all as “Coach J”, has been a fixture on the campus of Cheyney University for over thirty-five years.
Session Description
A mixed panel discussing issues around privilege.
Is there such a thing as white privilege?
Is there such a thing as black privilege?
Have black folks benefited from the total experience encountered here in the U.S.?
Have white folks benefited from the black experience here in the U.S.?
How does privilege, racial or economics play into the cultural hegemony of our society?
How can I be responsible and use privilege to benefit others?
Dr. Michael Stewart
Michael is an established professional who works as a strategic partner and trusted adviser dedicated to strengthening people, teams, and cultures, while improving systems and processes. A diverse experience that comprises education, law enforcement, human resources, recruitment and retention, culturally responsive leadership development, and facilities management.
Dr. Poppy Fitch
Dr. Poppy Fitch is an equity focused community college educator, system reform advocate, feminist, and former foster youth.
A higher education counselor and administrator for 30 years, Poppy serves as Director for Disability Support Programs and Services at the San Diego Community College District.
Dr. Thomas Tobin
Thomas is a founding member of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Teaching, Learning, & Mentoring (CTLM), as well as an internationally recognized scholar, author, and speaker on quality in technology-mediated education.
Dr. Rosie Rey
Rosie started her education with a BA and MA in cultures through storytelling. Her background is a fun mixture of academics and entrepreneurship.
Dana Harvey
Dana is a National Account Manager with MSC Industrial Supply. Serves as the Chairperson for the Black Inclusion Group with MSC.
Is there still significance in Black History Month?
Session Description
Mixed generational panel of (M.S., H.S., College, Early College Grad, Middle Age, Seasoned adults) individuals speaking on the significance of Black History Month from their perspective.
Should it still exist?
What are the pros and cons?
How has the month helped them or anyone they know?
What do they think K-12 schools and University systems should do during Black History Month?
Why is this even a conversation that we need to have?
Jayanni Miller
Jayanni is a sixth-grade student at the York Academy Regional Charter School.
Clovis Gallon
Clovis is a Special Education Teacher at William Penn Senior High School (York High) in York, PA.
Tara Nicole Owens
Tara is a writer, linguist, academic administrator whose research interests include media discourse analysis of immigration, US culture, class, race, and gender.
Tara Jaketic
Tara is a Relator Leader, that fosters trust and confidence by building lasting connections with Sr. Sales Leaders that get things done with energy and enthusiasm.
Shannea Williams
Shannea is a 10th grade student studying in the college preparatory track at Dallastown Area High School.
Session Description
A panel of frontline professionals will discuss the integrity of the integration of DEI concepts into the culture of the areas and organizations with which the work. They will discuss the following topics and more.
After the murder of George Floyd most industries put out statements, etc. indicating their commitment to change. Many posted black squares on Instagram - but did these statements and social media public-facing performative gestures affect real change?
Let’s talk about how the new strain of covid-19 was referred to as the South African strain.
Let’s talk about hiring practices, health care, education.
What will you, as our next generation of leaders, do now to hold companies, institutions, and systems accountable to be more equitable and inclusive?
Dr. Toni Woodlon
Toni is the Founder and CEO of EdAlly Consulting, where she leads trainings and workshops that build capacity for sustainable positive change in schools, government agencies, and organizations all over the world.
Dr. Tina Gilbert
Tina is the Managing Director of Advisory Services responsible for delivery of client services and development of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion leading practices and insights.
Jamiel L. Alexander
Jamiel is the Senior Fellow for Aspen Institute’s Forum for Community Solutions. In this role he coordinates AFCS national youth engagement strategy.
Dr. Donovan Blake
Donovan is a leader, educator, author, researcher, and grant writer with over 20 years of experience in public education.
Dr. Raymond Adams
Raymond is a tenured Associate Professor of Social Work within the College of Education, Humanities, Behavioral Sciences at Alabama A&M University in the Department of Social Work, Psychology, and Counseling.
A Word from Our Elders
Session Description
Panel of Elders who have served as community advocates and activists in the black community. They will discuss topics such as:
Accommodation vs Talented Tenth – Should the black community seek education to accommodate its own needs or to integrate with the larger society?
Serving vs being served – Is one more important than the other and have you noticed shifts in either direction between the generations?
Positive and negative trends you’ve seen in the black community.
In light of the trends that you have seen, what advice do you have on how black folks can get in a position to be more influential and prosperous in the U.S.?
Jacqueline Martino-Miller
Jacqueline, for the past 42 years has dedicated her talents to the Crispus Attucks Association, beginning as an educator, moving into supervisor and program director positions, and now, for the past fourteen years, functioning in the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Crispus Attucks Charter School.
Bishop J. Graham Jr.
Bishop is a native of Winston – Salem, NC and see is a retired Speech – Language Pathologists (SLP) living in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Starla Lewis
Starla is a Professor Emeritus, transformational speaker and life coach who has developed lectures and facilitated seminars in the areas of Diversity, Life Mastery and Women’s Empowerment, both nationally and internationally. She is the founder and CEO of C.E.L.L. (Celebration of Everlasting Life & Love) consulting.
Bryan Wade
Bryan Wade is a minister, award-winning television producer on race and racism, radio broadcaster, K –12 educator, two-branch military veteran, and award-winning documentary producer.