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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism Guide: African American/Black
Introduction
The terms African American and Black have often been used interchangeably to describe the same racial and ethnic group in the United States. However, it's important to recognize a meaningful distinction between them. Historically, African American refers to individuals who are descendants of Africans brought to the United States as slaves. On the other hand, Black is a broader term that encompasses individuals with a dark complexion, regardless of their specific country of origin, and who share common experiences of racial discrimination and systemic oppression.
In America, many Black people have had their ancestral connections to specific African countries severed due to the legacy of slavery. Therefore, it is generally recommended to use the term "Black" unless an individual or group prefers to be identified as African American or specifies otherwise (McDonald, 2021).
African American/Black Resources
Addressing Issues of Systemic Racism During Turbulent Times, 1st ed. (2022)ISBN: 9781799885320
Algorithms of Oppression, 1st ed. (2018)
A revealing look at how negative biases against women of color are embedded in search engine results and algorithms Run a Google search for "black girls"--what will you find? "Big Booty" and other sexually explicit terms are likely to come up as top search terms. But, if you type in "white girls," the results are radically different. The suggested porn sites and un-moderated discussions about "why black women are so sassy" or "why black women are so angry" presents a disturbing portrait of black womanhood in modern society. In Algorithms of Oppression, Safiya Umoja Noble challenges the idea that search engines like Google offer an equal playing field for all forms of ideas, identities, and activities. Data discrimination is a real social problem; Noble argues that the combination of private interests in promoting certain sites, along with the monopoly status of a relatively small number of Internet search engines, leads to a biased set of search algorithms that privilege whiteness and discriminate against people of color, specifically women of color. Through an analysis of textual and media searches as well as extensive research on paid online advertising, Noble exposes a culture of racism and sexism in the way discoverability is created online. As search engines and their related companies grow in importance--operating as a source for email, a major vehicle for primary and secondary school learning, and beyond--understanding and reversing these disquieting trends and discriminatory practices is of utmost importance. An original, surprising and, at times, disturbing account of bias on the internet, Algorithms of Oppression contributes to our understanding of how racism is created, maintained, and disseminated in the 21st century.
ISBN: 9781479849949
Medical Apartheid, 1st ed. (2006), by Harriet A. WashingtonISBN: 9780767915472
Medical Bondage, 1st ed. (2017)ISBN: 9780820351353
Subtle Acts of Exclusion, 1st ed. (2020)ISBN: 9781523087068
Under the Skin, 1st ed. (2022)ISBN: 9780385544894
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- Cochrane LibraryA collection of databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. Includes CDSR (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews), CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials), and CCA (Cochrane Clinical Answers).
- PubMedPubMed comprises more than 30 million citations for biomedical literature from the MEDLINE index, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central, publisher web sites, and Taylor Health Sciences Library subscription resources (ACHE Access).
- Van Jones - Uncommon Ground “Nice Racism” and the truth about critical race theory with Dr. Robin DiAngelo. “This is a terrifying moment in our country – it's literally illegal to teach that racism exists. But most white people live segregated lives. And I think the most powerful message of white supremacy is that I could live, love, work, play, die in racial segregation with no sense whatsoever that anything of value has been lost.” There’s been a lot of discussion recently about white fragility, critical race theory (CRT), systemic racism, and more – but what does any of this actually mean? And how can we talk about these things in ways that don't further backlash against progress, or leave white folks feeling an unhelpful amount of guilt? How did we go from the racial awakening of 2020 to the anti-CRT backlash of 2022? Van Jones sits down with Dr. Robin DiAngelo, bestselling author of White Fragility and Nice Racism, to discuss the history of racism in America, how we got to where we are today, and how we can approach these difficult but necessary conversations – so we can forge a better future. New episodes of Uncommon Ground with Van Jones release weekly, every Wednesday. Have a story about bringing up issues of race with others, or something you’ve done to reach out to someone who sees things differently than you do? Call 347-770-2785 and leave Van a voicemail. Your message will be recorded, and may be played on a future episode of Uncommon Ground!
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(((((("Minority Groups"[Mesh]) OR (minority group*[Title/Abstract])) OR ("Ethnic Groups"[Mesh])) OR (ethnic group*[Title/Abstract] OR ethnicity[Title/Abstract] OR nationality[Title/Abstract] OR nationalities[Title/Abstract])) OR ("African Americans"[Mesh])) OR (African American*[Title/Abstract] OR Afro-American*[Title/Abstract] OR Black American*[Title/Abstract]))
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- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the national professional association established in 1917 to represent the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services.
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)Individual membership professional organization representing more than 80,000 member physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and students of physical therapy. APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.