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A Black Woman's Journey from Cotton Picking to College Professor:
Lessons about Race, Class, and Gender in America traces the journey
and transformation of Mildred Sirls, a young Black girl in rural
east Texas in the 1930s who picked cotton to help her family
survive, to Dr. Mildred Pratt, Professor Emerita of Social Work,
who, by lifting as she climbed, influenced hundreds of students and
empowered a community. As a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and
scholar-activist, Mildred lived her core beliefs: she felt that it
was important to validate individual human dignity; she recognized
the power of determination and discipline as keys to success; and
she had a commitment to empowering and serving others for the
greater good of society. Such values not only characterized the
life that she led, they are exemplified by the legacy she left. A
Black Woman's Journey from Cotton Picking to College Professor
reflects those core values. It celebrates ordinary lives and
individuals; it demonstrates the value of hard work; and it
illustrates the motto of the National Association of Colored Women,
"lifting as we climb." A Black Woman's Journey from Cotton Picking
to College Professor can be used for courses in history, ethnic
studies, African-American studies, English, literature, sociology,
social work, and women's studies. It will be of interest to
sociologists, anthropologists, historians, political economists,
philosophers, social justice advocates, humanists, humanitarians,
faith-based activists, and philanthropists.
A Promising Reality: Reflections on Race, Gender, and Culture in
Cuba is a compilation of the reflections of a group of chief
diversity officers, faculty, and educators from the United States
about Cuba. As part of the National Association of Diversity
Officers in Higher Education delegation to Cuba in July, 2015, A
Promising Reality represents a collection of voices, experiences,
and perspectives about issues of race, gender, cultural identity,
and the African experience in Cuba. Key themes explored include
Cuban culture, the Cuban Revolution, politics, economics,
education, equity, and social change. Utilizing narrative inquiry,
some of the reflections are comparative with the United States, and
some reflections focus exclusively on Cuba. The book takes readers
on a journey of thought-provoking stories that reflect the
excitement, uncertainty, complexity, and promising possibilities on
the cusp of changing diplomatic, political, economic, and social
relationships between the United States and Cuba. A Promising
Reality seeks to broaden the perspectives of its readers regarding
US-Cuban relations. This book is ideal for courses on international
relations, international studies, international affairs,
comparative cultures, political science, education, politics,
sociology, history, race, gender, and social justice. It is a
must-read for anyone traveling to Cuba as part of study-abroad,
professional development, or personal adventure.
A Promising Reality: Reflections on Race, Gender, and Culture in
Cuba is a compilation of the reflections of a group of chief
diversity officers, faculty, and educators from the United States
about Cuba. As part of the National Association of Diversity
Officers in Higher Education delegation to Cuba in July, 2015, A
Promising Reality represents a collection of voices, experiences,
and perspectives about issues of race, gender, cultural identity,
and the African experience in Cuba. Key themes explored include
Cuban culture, the Cuban Revolution, politics, economics,
education, equity, and social change. Utilizing narrative inquiry,
some of the reflections are comparative with the United States, and
some reflections focus exclusively on Cuba. The book takes readers
on a journey of thought-provoking stories that reflect the
excitement, uncertainty, complexity, and promising possibilities on
the cusp of changing diplomatic, political, economic, and social
relationships between the United States and Cuba. A Promising
Reality seeks to broaden the perspectives of its readers regarding
US-Cuban relations. This book is ideal for courses on international
relations, international studies, international affairs,
comparative cultures, political science, education, politics,
sociology, history, race, gender, and social justice. It is a
must-read for anyone traveling to Cuba as part of study-abroad,
professional development, or personal adventure.
A Black Woman's Journey from Cotton Picking to College Professor:
Lessons about Race, Class, and Gender in America traces the journey
and transformation of Mildred Sirls, a young Black girl in rural
east Texas in the 1930s who picked cotton to help her family
survive, to Dr. Mildred Pratt, Professor Emerita of Social Work,
who, by lifting as she climbed, influenced hundreds of students and
empowered a community. As a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and
scholar-activist, Mildred lived her core beliefs: she felt that it
was important to validate individual human dignity; she recognized
the power of determination and discipline as keys to success; and
she had a commitment to empowering and serving others for the
greater good of society. Such values not only characterized the
life that she led, they are exemplified by the legacy she left. A
Black Woman's Journey from Cotton Picking to College Professor
reflects those core values. It celebrates ordinary lives and
individuals; it demonstrates the value of hard work; and it
illustrates the motto of the National Association of Colored Women,
"lifting as we climb." A Black Woman's Journey from Cotton Picking
to College Professor can be used for courses in history, ethnic
studies, African-American studies, English, literature, sociology,
social work, and women's studies. It will be of interest to
sociologists, anthropologists, historians, political economists,
philosophers, social justice advocates, humanists, humanitarians,
faith-based activists, and philanthropists.
This edited volume documents the unique experiences of women of
color in higher education administration. From full professors,
senior administrators, deans, presidents, and chancellors, women of
color share their social justice journeys to leadership roles in
the academy. With a focus on women of color presidents, a rich
landscape is painted through their own voices of their experiences
as they ascend and lead higher education institutions, navigating
complex dynamics influenced by their race, culture, class, and
gender status. The narratives of African American, Native American,
Asian American, Mexican American, and Puerto Rican women leaders
reflect the importance of their cultural heritage; the role of
family values; the necessity of professional mentorship and
support; the presence of personal resiliency; and the need to lift
others while climbing and thriving. This book affirms the social
justice imperative of diversifying the academy to include the
scholarship, voices, perspectives, viewpoints, and leadership of
women of color. Through this work, we clearly see that women of
color can climb to the highest rung; can penetrate the abode
ceiling, the bamboo ceiling, and the plantation roofs; can sit in
the president's chair; and can thrive as leaders in the academy.
This volume can be used in higher education, gender and women's
studies, leadership, and sociology courses on education and
identity.
This edited volume documents the unique experiences of women of
color in higher education administration. From full professors,
senior administrators, deans, presidents, and chancellors, women of
color share their social justice journeys to leadership roles in
the academy. With a focus on women of color presidents, a rich
landscape is painted through their own voices of their experiences
as they ascend and lead higher education institutions, navigating
complex dynamics influenced by their race, culture, class, and
gender status. The narratives of African American, Native American,
Asian American, Mexican American, and Puerto Rican women leaders
reflect the importance of their cultural heritage; the role of
family values; the necessity of professional mentorship and
support; the presence of personal resiliency; and the need to lift
others while climbing and thriving. This book affirms the social
justice imperative of diversifying the academy to include the
scholarship, voices, perspectives, viewpoints, and leadership of
women of color. Through this work, we clearly see that women of
color can climb to the highest rung; can penetrate the abode
ceiling, the bamboo ceiling, and the plantation roofs; can sit in
the president's chair; and can thrive as leaders in the academy.
This volume can be used in higher education, gender and women's
studies, leadership, and sociology courses on education and
identity.
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