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Creating Community: Student Support Networks for Black Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly White Institutions

Sun, April 16, 2:50 to 4:20pm CDT (2:50 to 4:20pm CDT), Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Floor: Level 4, Chicago Ballroom VIII

Session Type: Symposium

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This session centers on support networks for Black students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). Our research draws from seminal scholars Drs. Allen (1992), Anderson (1988), Fleming (1986), and Nettles (1988) and we use qualitative research and theories (e.g., Social Network Theory (Cannata, 2011), Critical Race Theory (Bell, 1995), and Black Critical Theory (Dumas & ross, 2016)). Our session includes four authors whose findings on support for Black students, including: 1) a teacher program organization; 2) summer bridge programs; 3) artist networks; and 4) the challenges that Black women face as doctoral students in the academy.

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