Friday, February 6, 2009

Black Graduate Students and the Issues We Face

While pursing a Ph.D as a black graduate student I have come to understand that we encounter a number of issues. One of those is an outlet of communication to discuss some of these issues that I have entitled "Speed Bumps." I am inviting all those in need of an outlet to join me in professional discussions to talk about these issues and share your experiences, so that these "speed bumps" do not impede our progress as we aspire to attain our goals.
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8 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 6, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I love it. It will be beneficial to all the participants. p-u-g

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  2. RobertFebruary 6, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Since I was the only minority in my program. I felt that there was alot of issues. I felt that since I was not the sterotype of what the main stream perceived Blacks to be it caused resentment amongst my white collegues

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  3. B.ChadFebruary 6, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    In response to Robert, one of the major issues is the lack of black representation in graduate programs. This feeling of alienation is one of the major "speed bumps" that black students have to endure. Being in a classroom where you are the only black can add strain to the academic process. Anytime the word black is mentioned or black issues arise, you can feel the entire class, including the professor look towards you for a response. The assumption is that you should speak for all black people,not recognizing that we are all not the same and how that responsibility is not one that all black students are prepared to accept.

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  4. dickeyFebruary 7, 2009 at 4:36 AM

    This is an awesome tool to use to guide, motivate, and strengthen the resolve of all who dare to dream and make honest courageous and intentional steps towards achieving their goals. Thanks for stepping out on faith bchad!

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  5. O.CyrusFebruary 7, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Excellent Blog. This is a perfect opportunity to create collegiality amongst a widespread demographic. Additionally, this blog may serve as a meeting spot for graduate students to share not only experience but also research and other opportunities. Way to go BChad! Good to see brothers in the Ivory Tower using some home based ingenuity.

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  6. SlossyFebruary 7, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    You know I'm proud. You know the reasons. I am also proud that you are providing a forum for those of us who have felt the isolation that comes with pursuing certain dreams.

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  7. seanjgolidayFebruary 8, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    This has all the potential in the world to be good resource for us to vent, exchange ideas, etc. so long as the personal, professional, academic value does not get lost. Let's get it.

    Sg.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Yes, as a black woman putting wings to a dream, I too will enjoy expressing myself as the end is never the end, as we all continue to break down walls and leap over moutains.

    Count me in.

    MDSqrd

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