HBCU's VS. Majority Universities?

My group decided to tackle the argument that HBCU'S are underfunded, compared to Majority Universities . We plan to follow this outline to successfully carry out this research topic in a efficient manner.

Topic

Government funding to HBCU's and Majority Universities

Methodology

• Research Government Annual funding for HBCU's and Majority Universities
• This year and previous years
• Study trends
• compare and contrast majority university funding to HBCU's
• research effects of underfunded schools (for example: education ,programs, financial aid, tuition, equipment,etc.)
• interview people for opinions or knowledge of topic ( Treasurer,professors,department chairs, etc.)

Chinese Group Project

On Saturday, September 25th, my group went to the Freer and Sackler art gallery. We were late for the tour at 12 o’clock, so we were able to catch the end of the tour. But we still walked around and look at the art. The gallery was full of different rooms that were full of different types of art work and artifacts. The one thing I noticed about the art is that they have similar characteristics. All the pots have same shape and handle on them. All the pots have detailed designs on them.
I also noticed that all Chinese paintings have similar style. All the paintings seem to be made up with a lot of lines and no shading. There was also a sculpture of a horse that had a story behind it. There were two countries at war and one of the countries sent a solider to a country on the other side of their enemy country. In the process of traveling to this country he was caught and put in jail for 18 years. When he was released from jail, instead of returning home he kept on with his mission. He finally reached the other country and asked them if they wanted to partner with them in the war. But they declined his offer so he returned home with only the story of their horses.
I really didn’t like the Freer Gallery. It was boring to me. The only paintings that stuck out to me were the three painting of women sitting with instruments. But the overall gallery was nice and different. I liked this group project and all my group member s participated.

Light skin versus Dark skin -Clarisse Jones

Clarisse Jones’s essay, “Light skin versus Dark skin”, talks about a common controversy present in black society. Jones recalls her painful encounters with this topic, which she refers to as Colorism. All most all African American have encountered this haunting problem. Colorism is still a prevalent issue among blacks in today's society; furthermore, this deeply rooted issue has been, and still is, the cause for black on black discrimination

“Colorism --and its subtext of self-- began during slavery on plantations where white masters favored lighter –skin blacks…” Many people, including Clarisse Jones, feel that skin discrimination stemmed from slavery. The whole concept that light skinned slaves were better than darker skinned slaves, brought on slave divisions. Light skinned slaves were called “House Slaves” because lighter slaves were given duties indoors. Leaving darker skinned slaves, called “Field Slaves”, to do all the hard work out side. After slavery, the "brown paper bag test" was created. This test was mainly used by African Americans in fraternities or sororities to discriminate against darker skinned blacks. Sororities or fraternities would not let anyone darker than a paper lunch bag into their society. Colorism send out the wrong idea of light skin being more acceptable compared with dark skin. It’s test like this, which cause division and discrimination within the black community.

You can see Colorism present everywhere in today’s society. “Some African Americans, dark and light, prefer light-skinned mates so they can have a “pretty baby.” In black America light skin is seen as beautiful. So many African Americans want there children to be of a light skin complexion. Clarisse Jones gives another example of colorism’s present in today’s society. She talks about how skin lighting creams used, even though they are advertised as blemish fades. Light skin is seen as clean or wealthier and dark skin is seen as dirty or poor. Colorism is also present in hip hop. In music videos, most video girls are of light skin complexion. All of this Colorism in the media and in everyday life causes blacks to discriminate against other blacks, based on their skin color.

Research

Many graduate students began to learn and complete research of their own in graduate school. But many faculty of Howard University feel that research should also be completed during your undergraduate years, too. So for the first year, Howard University requires all freshman seminar classes to complete a research project. The main objective of doing this research is to pursue the option of doing research in a career or to understand the importance of research. At the end of this freshman seminar, I expect to have a better understanding of research, learn more about my topic and to consider research in the future.
So many students make the assumption that research in college is like high school research projects. Research, to me, means to investigate and try to solve a problem. To get information, students sometimes only rely on internet to find information. The Internet can be used, but not as a main source. Other sources such as books, people and article are helpful sources to find information. Students are also puzzled with the many ways to build a research topic. First, I will have to find a problem or issue that catches my interest the most and come up with an argument regarding this problem. Then once I have that, I can start to look for information on my problem. When looking for information I should learn and look for background or the history of my topic. Then I should look for present information and factors that contribute to my problem. When I’m done with looking up information, I can then start to build my argument. I should then use all your valuable information to build a strong argument. Once I have a strong argument and successfully proved it, I will have effectively completed research.
I chose to research “HBCU’s V.S Majority Universities”. This topic drew my attention because I constantly have this debate with my friends who attend majority universities. They constantly say that their schools are diverse and mine is not. Having this debate always seems to upset me. My friends have always had a preconceived judgment of HBCU’s. Despite all the claims I make defending HBCU’s, they never listen. So I hope this research project will help me to be able present a counter argument to this and many other claims.
I wouldn’t mind doing research in the near future after I graduate. After graduating I plan on attending medical school. So it might look good and be a benefit to have done a lot of research. If my research topics are good, I can get a lot of publicity. Many researchers get that research published and get national and even world attention. Having that achievement can open up a lot of doors for me, like it’s done for many other famous researchers.
The field of research has become more in demand. Many researchers are needed to solve many of today’s problems. Many students are considering research as career. So I believe I can benefit from Freshman Seminar .At the end of this freshman seminar, I expect to have a better understanding of research, learn more about my topic and to consider research in the future.

HBCU's VS. Majority Universities?

HBCU's VS. Majority Universities?...... This is a constant argument brought up in today's society. I immediately wanted to research this topic when i saw it. I constantly argue with my friends who attend majority universities. They always bring the argument that my school isn't diverse and that my education is less that standard. They always say that we won't be able to communicate with the fast diverse world. At the end of this research project I hope to be able to convince my friends that HBCU's are diverse and teach higher than standard learning. So i ask you , what do think?

What is your dream and how are you pursing that dream through your major?

When I complete college , I plan on becoming a Medical Examiner. I don't want to be just any Medical Examiner , I want to be a Homicide Medical Examiner. In order to become a Medical Examiner , I have to major in a science while at Howard. I'm currently majoring in Biology and plan on keeping this major until i graduate .I will also have to maintain a good GPA and score high on the MCAT , in order to get into a Medical School.

What is the orgin of HBCU's and are they neccessary in today's global time frame

Most HBCU's were created after the American Civil War. The oldest HBCU dates back to 1867. In today's society, some people don't feel that HBCU's are acceptable universities. But, i think in today's global time frame, HBCU's are acceptable. They help to educated thousands of African American students each year. I also feel that HBCU's help teach students of their past and help them determine their future. It also gives students example of strong black successful alumni in each field ,to give students some since of pride and hope.

Are HBCU's a living legacy or a thing of the past?

When ever you here about many of today's top HBCU's , you are first sold the legacy of the university. When it comes to Howard University , you are constantly told of successful alumni ; for example Thurgood Marshall , Debbie Allen, Sean Combs ,etc. You are also told about historical events that took place on Campus. But, you are never told of the past four graduating classes success. Never are up and coming alumni shown off like earlier alumni. In today's economy ,it is harder for even graduates to get jobs. So ,Universities should display how their graduates are able to get jobs in this economy. Therefore, i have come to the conclusion that HBCU's are somewhat a living legacy and at the same time a thing of the past.

The legacy of Howard University

Well known HU scholars

Before - 1960

Zora Neale Hurston (author)

Dr. Ossie Davis ( producer, director and actor)

1960 - 1980

Phylicia Rashad (actress)

Debbie Allen (dancer)

1980 - present
Tracie Nicole Thomas

Wendy Raquel Robinson (actress)

African American Heritage Trail - Howard University

Howard Hall

Founders Library and Moorland - Springarm Research Center

Gallery of Art

Miner Teachers College Building

1. Was there any social resistant in building and expanding Howard University?

2. How often does the Founders Libary add new historic info and artifacts ?
3. How many visitors a year actually come to visit Howard Univeristy 's Historical Landmarks?