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Showing posts with label civil rights. Show all posts

MLK Student Board

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The MLK Student Board is looking for its next set of amazing students to be a part of next year's 2016 -2017 MLK Student Board to help plan some great events!

Are you passionate about continuing the legacy of MLK?

Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved on campus?

Do you think diversity and inclusiveness is important to Georgia Tech's campus?

Do you want to help plan incredible events that bring together people from different walks of life?

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, then they want YOU!!!

Application link is below:

http://goo.gl/forms/4qhx5xF7sjIf you have any questions, please contact mjames34@gatech.edu or Camera at cdunn39@gatech.edu.

Tags: civil rights, diversity, events |

Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage

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Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage Symposium: Civil Rights, Ethics, and Leadership
When: Thursday, February 18, 2016

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join campus and local leadership for a symposium and luncheon honoring Allen Prize awardee Nancy Parrish, Founder and CEO of Protect Our Defenders. Attendees will actively engage in dialogue relating to human rights, leadership, and social change issues.

Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage Symposium & Luncheon
Where: The Biltmore Ballrooms
817 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30308
When: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Student-Only Conversation with Nancy Parrish
Where: The Student Center
350 Ferst Drive, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30332
When: 5:00 p.m - 6:15 p.m.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Tags: civil rights, Ivan Allen College, leadership |

Last HSOC Speaker of the Semester

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Join the School of History and Sociology for a talk on Monday, November 30th in the Old CE Building 104. Dr. Todd Michney, a Visiting Assistant Professor of History, will speak on "African American Access to New Deal Housing Programs and Early Civil Rights Activism."

Tags: African American history, civil rights, social justice, speaker |

Holmes v. Atlanta: Changing the Game Exhibit

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“Holmes v. Atlanta: Changing the Game”
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 7 11am-2pm

The exhibition will run through the spring daily between 8 am and 6 pm
Bobby Jones Golf Course Clubhouse

On November 7, 1955 the US Supreme Court issued a ruling in the Holmes v. Atlanta case, a ruling that called for the racial desegregation of Atlanta’s public golf courses. This exhibit, “Holmes v. Atlanta: Changing the Game,” commemorates the 60th anniversary of that decision. The plaintiffs in the case were members of a prominent Atlanta African American family: physician Hamilton M. Holmes, and his two sons, Reverend Oliver Wendell Holmes and Alfred F. “Tup” Holmes.

The spirit of the Supreme Court’s ruling followed their landmark 1954 ruling in Brown v. Board of Education which overturned the legality of “separate but equal” state education laws. Holmes v. Atlanta was among the first cases to extend this precedent beyond education into other public accommodations and arguably had a more immediate impact. Fittingly, Oliver and Tup Holmes along with Charles Bell played the North Fulton golf course on December 24 and the Bobby Jones course on December 25, 1955 thus desegregating Atlanta public golf courses. As Atlanta historians Norman Shavin and Bruce Galpin observe, “the first scene of court-ordered desegregation in Georgia was a golf course and not a school house” further suggesting the case’s significance. This exhibition retells this story and shares the broader “game changing” impact of Holmes v. Atlanta.

This exhibition has been researched and created with the help of HSOC undergraduate students, Anna Arnau, Ericka Brundage, and Hayden Gregg. Special thanks to Jennifer Sterling and Renee Shelby for providing a great deal of labor and oversight for this project.

Tags: African American history, civil rights, history, HTS, museums, students |

HTS Spring Speaker Series: Gavin Wright 3/9

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Monday, March 9th, Dr. Gavin Wright of Stanford University will present in the HTS Spring Speaker Series. His talk will be on "Desegregating Southern Labor Markets" at 4:00PM in the Old CE Building, Room 104. All are welcome.

Tags: African American history, civil rights, events, history, HTS, lecture, speaker, talks |

TONIGHT! Phi Alpha Theta Speaker & Initiation/Dinner

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The School of History, Technology, and Society and the Alpha Kappa Phi Georgia Tech Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta Present:

DAWN PETERSON, Emory University

"A Choctaw Mother in Slave Country: Molly McDonald and 'Indian adoptions' in the post-Revolutionary South"
Wednesday, March 4 from 5:00-6:15, 102 Stephen Hall Building

Please join us for this special joint celebration to honor Women's History Month and our New Initiates in Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honors Society

Peterson's talk will be followed by the Phi Alpha Theta Initiation Ceremony and Dinner: 6:15-7:00

Please RSVP @ http://tinyurl.com/kguktgj or contact Dr. Gerona: cgerona@hts.gatech.edu

Tags: american history, civil rights, history, lecture, talks, women |

Selma Screening on Campus Tomorrow!

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As the Oscar race comes to a head and the buzz around the civil rights film Selma continues, the Student Center and African American Student Union (AASU) are bringing the conversation about Selma and its issues of race and equality to campus.

As part of Black History Month, AASU and the Student Center have teamed up to bring Tech students a free screening and discussion of the Oscar-nominated movie in one of the very buildings where it was filmed: the Historic Academy of Medicine.The event is open to the first 200 students with their valid BuzzCard. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the screening beginning at 6 p.m. The discussion will follow at approximately 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.calendar.gatech.edu/event/372371.

Aren't able to make be there at 6pm? Join the Campus Conversation afterwards at 8:00pm! Seating, refreshments, and giveaways are first come, first served. Also please note that there is NO PARKING available for this event. Attendants are encouraged to use the Tech Trolley.

An additional screening and discussion is being offered by the Department of Housing’s ResLife Diversity Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 3:30 p.m. in the Clary Theater, Student Success Center. The panel discussion will feature Stephanie Ray, associate dean of students and director of Diversity Programs, and Andre Dickens, assistant director of outreach initiatives for OMED.

Tags: African American history, american history, civil rights, events, film |

Digital Media & Communications Intern @ Civil and Human Rights Museum

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Digital Media & Communications Intern

ROLE:
Under the supervision and training of the MarComm staff, the communications & digital media intern will assist the Marketing and Communications team of The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc. in executing various communications and marketing related projects. The dates of this internship are January 2015 – May 2015.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the strategic development and maintenance of social media content.
Support website maintenance using Express Engine.
Assist with developing and editing materials, including e-newsletters, and flyers, social media and email communication.
Help prepare for meetings, briefings and tours as needed.
Ensure press kits are updated and available.
Update monthly tracking and evaluation reports.
Follow up on calendar and email requests and support scheduling for MarComm Staff.
Support photography needs and set up/clean up at events as needed.
Support evening events as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Recommended Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suites (illustrator, indesign, photoshop)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with web and social media platforms (Express Engine, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Hootsuite, RSS)
Strong Attention to detail
Knowledge of civil rights history and contemporary human rights issues
Enthusiasm for working in a fast paced not for profit environment
Developed time management skills and the ability to multi-task

Application Instructions:

Email: careers@civilandhumanrights.orgInclude job title in the email subject field and last name

Tags: civil rights, communication, human rights, internship, media, social justice, social media |

8th Annual Health Disparities Conference

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EIGHTH ANNUAL HEALTH DISPARITIES CONFERENCE
Lodging Discount Deadline is approaching! Secure your lodging immediately, as room availability is extremely limited for the duration of the conference. Read more »»
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Successful Models of Research Partnerships
Gain insight about effective research partnerships that enhance relationships leading to positive health outcomes.

Submitting Successful Grant Proposals: Principles & Practices
Information about the NIH grant review and selection process will be provided, including recommendations for an effective project summary, specific aims, and research plan.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Update
An update on NIMHD programs and activities will be presented by Acting NIMHD Director, Dr. Yvonne Maddox.

The Inaugural John Ruffin Lecture Series
The Honorable Louis Sullivan, former HHS Secretary, will provide the inaugural John Ruffin Lecture. A special junior investigator research award and presentation will be featured during this lecture program.

GENERAL SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS
Addressing the conference goals, general sessions and workshops will be provided to: present the Federal Drug Administration’s Health Disparities Perspective
discuss how systems are effective in achieving health equity including social justice
develop recommendations generated by conference attendees during an interactive session
examine the importance and relevancy of literacy, access, and utilization of health services; and review models of collaboration and partnership that aid in eliminating health disparities and achieving health equity.
IMPORTANT DATES:

February 12
STANDARD REGISTRATION RATE DEADLINE

On-site Registration Rates will take effect on February 13, 2015. All registration fees must be paid by 5:00 PM Eastern on February 12, 2015 in order for theStandard Registration Rate to apply.

February 16
LODGING DISCOUNT DEADLINE

Discount lodging is available at the host hotel based on availability. Attendees are responsible for their own expenses related to travel, parking, lodging, and any other incidental charges.
March 12
HEALTH DISPARITIES CONFERENCE BEGINS

View the Scientific Agenda and Program Outline on the Conference website. The conference features lectures by individuals who are making significant contributions to improving healthcare access and empowering

Tags: civil rights, conference, health, human rights, public health, research |

Former NAAP Chair to Give MLK Lecture

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Former NAACP Chair to Give MLK Lecture

Each January, the Georgia Tech community comes together to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and rededicate itself to his vision.

This year, Julian Bond, social activist and former chairman of the board of the NAACP, will give the keynote address at Georgia Tech’s fourth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture, on Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.

Read more here.
To read about all the events this month celebrating Dr. King, click here.

Tags: African American history, american history, civil rights, events, history, human rights, lecture |

GT Martin Luther King Celebration

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Georgia Tech Martin Luther King Celebration: Campuswide Student Celebration

2015 will mark the fifth annual Student Celebration, and the celebration attracts a diverse group of students. Students will gather to hear four energized student speakers who will participate in a highly selective application process; last year’s speakers received a $250 book award from Buzzfunds. In addition, several student organizations will provide entertainment e.g. spoken word, stepping, singing, dance, and various cultural celebrations. The event culminates with over 40 student organizations lighting a candle on behalf of Dr. King. At the reception, students stayed around for hours to congratulate the speakers and talk about the meaning of the holiday. Last year, the student committee provided an opportunity for students to reflect by posting their thoughts on white boards. The Student Celebration is hosted by Mr. & Ms. Georgia Tech.

Check out the flyer for all events honoring Dr. King.

Tags: African American history, american history, civil rights, events, history, human rights |

The Center for Civil and Human Rights Tour

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The Center for Civil and Human Rights Tour
The Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta is an engaging cultural attraction that connects the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s Global Human Rights Movements. Their purpose is to create a safe space for visitors to explore the fundamental rights of all human beings so that they leave inspired and empowered to join the ongoing dialogue about human rights in their communities. Exhibits Include: “Voice to the Voiceless: The Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection,” “Rolls Down Like Water: The American Civil Rights Movement,” and “Spark of Conviction: The Global Human Rights Movement.”

500 tickets have been purchased for GT students, faculty, staff and their families. There will be 100 tickets available each day: January 17, January 18, January 19 and January 24. Participants can take a tour of the museum on their own time between the hours of 10 AM and 5PM Monday – Saturday. The Center is open on Sunday from Noon – 5. In addition, the Museum will be open on the MLK Holiday 10 AM – 5 PM. There will be another 100 tickets available for use at any time January 17-24. Most tour goers spend between 2-3 hours at the museum due to the fact exhibits are highly interactive and engaging. Tickets are free, but tour goers will be encouraged to give a reflection.

Members at the GT Community may register for a ticket.

Tickets can be picked up the Smithgall Student Services Building, Suite 210 starting January 7, 2015.

Tags: African American history, civil rights, history, human rights, museums, tours |

MLK Civil Rights Tour at Center for Civil & Human Rights

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MLK Civil Rights Tour

As part of the MLK Student Celebration, students can take a tour of the new Center for Civil and Human Rights January 17-24. Most tour goers spend between 2-3 hours at the museum due to the fact exhibits are highly interactive and engaging. Tickets are free, but are limited. Tour goers will also be asked to give a reflection. You may register for a ticket at http://www.diversityprograms.gatech.edu/plugins/forms/index.php?id=1. For more information, contact the Office of Student Diversity Programs at 404-894-2561. Tickets can be picked up the Smithgall Student Services Building, Suite 210 starting January 7, 2015.

Tags: civil rights, human rights, museums, tours |

Georgia Tech Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture

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You are cordially invited to the Georgia Tech Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture

Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Georgia Tech Student Center Ballroom
3:00 PM
Keynote Speaker:
Julian Bond
Civil Rights Activist, Author, and Educator

Sponsored By:
Office of Institute Diversity
Division of Student Affairs
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
Office of Government and Community Relations
The Student Center
Student Government Association
Office of Student Diversity Programs~RSVP HERE~
For more information on Georgia Tech's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Celebrations visit;http://www.diversity.gatech.edu/mlk-celebration

Tags: African American history, american history, civil rights, events, human rights |

Martin Luther King Committee & Student Speakers

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Martin Luther King Committee

We are trying to find people to join the planning committees (applications due SUNDAY) AND to find people to audition to be students speakers at the actual event in January (applications due 10/24)!

Here are both the applications:

Student Committee Application

Student Speaker Application

The MLK Day Theme for this year is "From Human Rights to Civil Rights - The Courage to Act." Joining one of these committees or being a student speaker is a great way to explore a passion for diversity and humanity, as well as remember the legacy of Dr. King. January is going to be an incredible month!

Tags: African American history, american history, civil rights, human rights, speaker, volunteer |

New HTS Classes Created

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Check out these new HTS classes. They are not being offered this spring, but look out for them in future semesters! Also, make an advising appointment with Dr. D'Unger if you would like guidance!

HTS 3027: Civil Rights Movement
Examines why the civil rights movement emerged, how it was successful, and the impact it had on the U.S.

HTS 3071: Sociology of Crime
This course examines the theories and issues such as perceptions of crime and criminals, characteristics of offenders and victims, and how crime is studied.

HTS 3072: Sociology of Education
Examines sociological perspectives on how individual, school, and social factors influence students and teachers. Particular attention is paid to gender, race, ethnicity, and social class.

HTS 3088: Race, Medicine, & Science
Examines how race is an issue in medicine and science in ways such as education, professions, treatments, experiments, and as a subject of analysis.

Tags: civil rights, classes, education, HTS, medicine, race, science and technology studies, sociology |

Political Action from Slavery to Civil Rights Exhibition Program

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Seeking to Tell a Story: Political Action from Slavery to Civil Rights Exhibition Program will be held on Thursday October 16, 2014 from 4:00-6:00PM at the Virgina Lacy Jones Exhibition Hall AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library (111 James P. Brawley Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30314)

Tags: African American history, civil rights, conference, events, history |

National Center for Civil and Human Rights Internship

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The National Center for Civil and Human Rights: Intern

Summary:

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a 43,000 square foot facility in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Open since June 23, 2014, it is a world class cultural institution dedicated to exploring stories of civil and human rights in dynamic indoor and outdoor space. It is located at Pemberton Place, adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park, The New World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium. Please visit www.civilandhumanrights.org to learn more about the Center.

We are currently seeking experienced and motivated professionals with a belief in our vision: to present the evolving global human rights story and commemorate the historical struggle for African-American equality - the lessons and strategies of which are embraced every day by groups striving for freedom.

Role:

The Intern reports directly to the Controller/Human Resources and will be responsible for assisting Center with specific projects and goals while gaining valuable insights into the internal working of a non-profit environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a part of a college work study/course, the Intern will work at the Center for a defined period while accomplishing a specific set of tasks

Organize goals for intern assignment and create a plan to complete

Ensure all guest/internal interactions are aligned with the Center’s mission

Carry out duties in a professional manner

Assist in gathering specific assigned information for NCCHR

Be responsible for data entry, filing and general office duties as a part of assignment

Participate in outreach programs and events as appropriate

Attend meetings and training programs as required to support job duties and/or self-development

Support the task based needs of the Center while thinking through link to area of study

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Students majoring in education, history, communication or business strongly preferred

Internship will last a designated period of time with a pre-determined set of objectives

Not to exceed hours per week during the school semester/ hours per week during the summer

Must be friendly, outgoing and have a passion for service

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work a variable schedule based upon the needs of the Center

Local students preferred

For more information and application, click here.

Tags: civil rights, human rights, internship, museums |

Black History Month Presentation at the Carter Center

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This Thursday, February 20th at 7:00, Aram Goudsouzian will discuss his new book, "Down To The Crossroads: Civil Rights, Black Power, and the Meredith March Against Fear" at the Carter Presidential Library. Goudsouzian’s book is the story of about the last great march of the civil rights era and the first great showdown of the turbulent years that followed. Dr. Goudsouzian is the chair of the history department at the University of Memphis.

To learn more about Down To The Crossroads, James Meredith, and the emergence of the Black Power Movement, follow this link to Professor Goudsouzian's website: http://www.aramgoudsouzian.com/down-to-the-crossroads.html

Tags: African American history, civil rights, lecture |

Sunday Supper: A Community Conversation and Meal

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Sunday Supper: A Community Conversation and Meal

Thursday January 23, 2014 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Dinner and dialogue about the 2014 MLK Celebration events, Dr. King's legacy, and his international impact: 100 spaces available.

Visit: www.leadandengage.gatech.edu; Contact: pschnaak3@gatech.edu

Location: Student Success Center, President's Suite

Tags: civil rights, conference |

School of History and Sociology
Georgia Institute of Technology
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221 Bobby Dodd Way
Atlanta, GA 30332-0225
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