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volume III issue IV
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR THE
EHHS OFFICE OF DIVERSITY OUTREACH AND DEVELOPMENT
From right, Floyd McKissick of the Congress of Racial Equality; the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; and
Carmichael, leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, in 1966./ Credit Associated Press
http://kalamu.com/neogriot/2014/03/05/history-he-cried-out-black-power-then-left-for-africa/
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BRINGING IN
THE NEW YEAR!
We’re excited to bring you our first newsletter of the new
year. We hope that you will find them both informative and
entertaining. The EHHS Office of Diversity Outreach and
Development is always open if you need anything. Whether
it be academic suggestions or just a good conversation
about your plans for the future, feel free to stop in to the
office. Our staff is more than willing to assist you as you
persue your education at Kent State University.
To set up an appointment, with N.J. Akbar or Felicia Johnson
contact them at ehhsdiversity@kent.edu.
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
The
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SOMEWHERE OVER
THE RAINBOW//
ISRAEL
KAMAKAWIWO’OLE
Israel "Bruddah IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole was born on May 20, 1959, on the
island of Oahu, Hawaii. Israel began playing music at age 11, and
released his first solo album, Ka'ano'i in 1990. He died in 1997 at age 38
of respiratory problems brought on by his morbid obesity. Despite his
short life, his gentle ukulele playing and hauntingly beautiful voice have
already made him a musical legend.
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was already popular in Hawaii when he burst
onto the world music scene in 1993 with his album Facing Future. The
album shot to number one on the Billboard World Music charts, and in
Hawaii, Iz became a bona fide star. Facing Future contained the song
that would eventually become most associated with him: his medley of
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What A Wonderful World."
See more at: http://worldmusic.about.com/od/bandsartistsaz/p/IsraelKama.htm
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
“Be the change you want to see in the world”
Mahatma Gandhi
Use the hashtag #foodforthought and send us quotes @EHHS_DIV that inspire or motivate you.
We‘ll feature them in upcoming newsletters with your Twitter account attatched.
Twitter: @ EHHS_DIV
Facebook: EHHS Diversity
Outreach and Development
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January 18
World Religion Day
This day is observed by those of the Baha’i faith to promote interfaith harmony and understanding. World Religion Day starts sundown of January 17.
http://www.diversitybestpractices.com/2015-diversity-holidays
Multicultural Children's Book Day Event
Celebrating Diversity in Children's Literature
By GOSIA WOZNIACKA
MARYVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's reading and play advocates Valarie Budayr from Jump Into a Book and Mia Wenjen from Pragmatic Mom have teamed up to
create an ambitious (and much needed) national event. On January 27th, 2015 Jump into a Book
and Pragmatic Mom will be presenting Multicultural Children's Book Day as a way to draw
attention and raise awareness about diversity in children's literature.
In it's second year, Multicultural Children's Book day has more than doubled with over 150
bloggers reviewing books from publishers and authors.
Despite census data that shows 37% of the US population consists of people of color, only 10%
of children's books published have diversity content.
Using Multicultural Children's Book Day, Wenjen and Budayr, along with nine co-hosts Africa
to America, All Done Monkey, Educators Spin on it, Growing Book By Book, Incultural Parent,
Kid World Citizen, Mama Smiles, Multicultural Kid Blogs, Sprout's Bookshelf and 17 event
sponsors Platinum Sponsors: Wisdom Tales Press, Daybreak Press Global Bookshop, Gold
Sponsors: Satya House, MulticulturalKids.com, Author Stephen Hodges and the Magic Poof,
Silver Sponsors: Junior Library Guild, Capstone Publishing, Lee and Low Books, The Omnibus
Publishing. Bronze Sponsors: Double Dutch Dolls, Bliss Group Books, Snuggle with Picture
Books Publishing, Rainbow Books, Author FeliciaCapers, Chronicle Books Muslim Writers
Publishing Press are on a mission to change all of that.
This year Multicultural Children's Book Day is partnering with First Book offering a Virtual
Book Drive that will help donate multicultural children's books through their channels during
the week of January 27th 2015.
Read the entire article here:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/multicultural-childrens-book-day-event--celebrating-diversity-in-childrens-literature-300022589.html
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How Latino Americans Shaped the U.S.,
Fought for Acceptance
LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiieFc4yTyA
From Spanish settlers to immigration reform, the Hispanic-American experience stretches centuries
and predates Plymouth Rock. A new PBS documentary series chronicles those often untold stories.
Gwen Ifill talks to NewsHour's own Ray Suarez about his companion book, "Latino Americans: The
500-Year Legacy that Shaped a Nation."
Asian Pacific American Heritage Week (APAHW) What Is Being Asian American?
LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH1KKgTTZog
Come one, come all to Asian Pacific American Heritage Week (APAHW) hosted by UNC ASA on April
9-13. We have a slew of events planned to explore what it really means to be Asian American. Food
will be served at each event, and all events are free! We hope you join us in celebrating our Asian
heritage this week!
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Join Kent State University as we
host the Game of Life, an interactive
simulation of how race, gender, and
sexual orientation can affect
individuals differently.
January 28th
4:30-7:00 PM
KSC Ballroom
Must arrive between
4:30-6:30PM
to participate
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SAY HELLO TO THE TEAM
N. J. Akbar
Director
Felicia Johnson
Administrative Assistant
Vicki Haywood Doe, PhD, ACSM-HFS
2014 Diversity Catalyst
http://www.kent.edu/news/kent-state%E2%80%99s-collegeeducation-health-and-human-services-names-2014-diversity-catalyst
Kristina Metcalf
Graduate Assistant
Kara Kirby
Graduate Assistant
James Yarbrough
Student Creative & Design Assistant
For more info follow the link
http://www2.kent.edu/ehhs/offices/DiversityOutreachDevelopment/about-us.cfm
Matthew Thompson
Student Programming Assistant
Halle Saxon
Student Assistant
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EMPOWER THE
INDIVIDUAL
STRENGTHEN THE
COMMUNITY
HONOR THE
DREAM
#KentStateMLK
13th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015
1:30-3:15 p.m. University Dialogue’s kickoff “Race in America”
Ritchie Hall, African Community Theatre (limited seating)
3:15 p.m., MLK Jr. Memorial March from Ritchie Hall to the Kent Student Center Ballroom
(doors open 3:30 p.m.)
4 p.m., Keynote Speaker
Julian Bond, “Crossing the Color Line”
Kent Student Center Ballroom
Highly regarded as a leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, Julian Bond began his political activism while
a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
From 1960 to 1963, he led student protests against segregation in public facilities in Georgia.
He helped establish the Southern Poverty Law Center and was its president from 1971 to 1979. Bond continues with
his activism as Chairman Emeritus of the NAACP, after serving 11 years as chair. Today Bond is a Professor Emeritus in
the Department of History at the University of Virginia.
These are free public events, but a ticket is required for Julian Bond’s keynote address.
Visit www.kent.edu/diversity to download your free ticket.
Jan. 19
“Just” for a Day
Annual day of service, sign up at
http://tinyurl.com/ksumlk2015.
Jan. 23
Cultural Extravaganza
6- 8 p.m., Kent Student Center,
Kiva
MONTHLONG CELEBRATORY EVENTS
Jan. 28
Soup and Substance
Noon - 1:30 p.m., Interfaith Panel,
Kent Student Center, Room 206
Game of Life
4:30 - 7 p.m., Kent Student Center,
Ballroom
Jan. 29
Student Organization Fair,
Noon - 4 p.m., Kent Student Center,
Second Floor
For more information about these and other commemorative events,
call 330-672-8563 or visit www.kent.edu/diversity.
Kent State University, Kent State and KSU are registered trademarks and may not be used without permission. Kent State University is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body and workforce. 15-0025
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MEET OUR STUDENT HIGHLIGHT
Isaac Floyd
Why did you come to Kent State?
I was introduced to Kent State through a vocational school that I'd
previously attended. I was a part of a Sports Medicine Program at the
Miami Valley Career Technology Center during my Junior and Senior
year of high school, through which I was introduced to some of the
faculty here in the accredited Exercise Science Program at the Kent
State University. Years later, here I am.
How do you intend on using your degree from Kent?
I have always seen myself as a healthcare professional; I've always
harbored a desire to help people improve their livelihoods and I would
like to use my degree in Exercise Science not only obtain a job in the
clinical setting, but also to further my education within the field.
What do you like about being a student here?
Sophomore-Exercise Science
I enjoy being at Kent State because I feel it is a very unique college
experience. I get to experience one of the most aesthetically pleasing
campuses in the surrounding area, and have gained access to many
resources inaccessible to most college students, like those through out
Black Cultural Center: Oscar Ritchie Hall and the faculty and staff in the
Pan-African Studies Department. When I do eventually move on from
from my undergraduate experience here at KSU, I will be able to not
only say that I excelled at Kent, but that I also belonged, which is very
important.
Climb to Success!
Attention all members of DEI, NDEP, Oscar Ritchie
Scholars, and MyLink. Come join the Office of Diversity Outreach and Development for a rock-climbing
outing in the Kent Recreation Center. All students
under the age of 18 need a signed permission slip from
a parent or guardian.
Friday, February 6th
5pm to 7pm.
For more information contact Felicia Johnson in the Office of Diversity
Outreach and Development at 330-672-2537.
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ATTENTION SOPHOMORES!
Did you get your invitation to the Halfway There Fair?
Have you signed up for a breakout session?
The Halfway There Fair is designed specifically for sophomore students. Whether
you have 15 minutes or two hours, stop by the Ballroom and/or one of the breakout sessions and take advantage of great resources that will make the second half
of your college experience exceptional!
If you answered NO to either one of the above questions, please take a moment to
see what we have available for you. Visit Halfway There Fair for more information
and how to register for the different breakout sessions
Save the date, January 29, 2015. Register now, breakout sessions will fill up fast.
Questions, please contact us at NewAtKSU@kent.edu or call 330-672-9292.
Let’s get
back in to it!
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