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Examining the Validity of Standardized Testing in Gauging Student Performance
No full textIn my presentation, I examine whether standardized testing accurately assesses student performance in today\u27s educational landscape. While proponents argue for the benefits of these tests, I discuss their significant limitations, including perpetuating inequalities, failing to measure authentic progress, and harboring inherent biases. I propose more comprehensive alternatives that empower students to showcase their skills, reflect on their learning journeys, and foster continuous dialogue with educators. Ultimately, I advocate for moving away from an overreliance on standardized testing, suggesting more holistic and individualized methods of evaluation
The Discrimination in Healthcare Towards Black Women
No full textA Black woman should be able to have the confidence to enter a healthcare setting feeling safe. Black women are being discriminated against and fearing for their lives rather than feeling safe in the healthcare setting. They aren\u27t receiving equal treatment, and it’s unjustifiable. They have to worry that stereotypes could determine the amount of effort put into their health. This presentation will touch on the history of Black women\u27s health disparity, consider perspectives on why it remains, and highlight solutions that connect with civility
From Exclusion to Empowerment: Why Inclusive Curriculum Is Necessary in Modern Education
Get PDFInclusivity Curriculum is a need-based curriculum in the classroom, as it fosters ideas of equity and sense of belonging. Inclusive curriculum can combat the systemic foundation of hate and discrimination that has played a role in the public-school system for generations. This paper will not only open the door to why there cannot be steps taken back from the multiculturalism we have implemented in our student\u27s core learnings but also enhance the ideas that a just education is the right education. Without an educational system that focuses on the power of inclusive experiences, we will give way to a system that instead reinforces bias in learning, limits empathy and empathetic approaches to learning, and, as well, affects students\u27 self-esteem, resulting in feelings of not belonging and being undervalue
The Negative Media Portrayal of Black Men in America: The Impact of Negative Narratives and Stereotyping on Society
Get PDFThis presentation will explore the persistent issue of negative media portrayal of Black men in America, focusing on how these harmful narratives contribute to widespread societal biases and reinforce systemic inequalities. Looking at historical examples and contemporary research, the discussion will highlight patterns of misrepresentation in television news and their detrimental effects on public perception. I will also propose potential solutions, including diversifying newsrooms and implementing ethical reporting practices, to address and counteract these negative portrayals. The goal is to show why fair and accurate media representation is important for creating a more just society
Breaking Barriers: Seeing the Importance of Eye Care and Addressing Eye Health Challenges
Get PDFDid you know that over 90% of blindness and visual impairment can be prevented or treated with timely eye care? Despite this, many people in underserved communities suffer from vision problems due to a lack of access or affordability. Good vision is crucial for daily tasks like reading, driving, and socializing, and it impacts overall well-being and safety. Poor eyesight can lead to accidents, health issues, and emotional challenges, such as isolation and dependency. Regular eye care prevents and manages vision problems early, enhancing quality of life. Everyone deserves clear vision, but barriers like cost, awareness, and access often prevent marginalized communities from receiving proper eye care. Addressing these barriers is essential for ensuring equitable vision care for all
Black Maternal Health Crisis: Elevating Black Voices and Reframing Patient-Clinician Relationships
Get PDFFrom new vaccines to revolutionary drugs for hard-to-treat disorders, the field of medicine continues to rapidly advance, offering a promise of better patient outcomes and quality of life. Minority groups continue to experience outcomes that contradict these breakthroughs—an increase in death rates and a decrease in life expectancy. Compared to White women, Black women in the US are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth-related problems. This disproportionality persists even when controlling for socioeconomic factors, signifying that systemic and structural issues are at play beyond actions of individuals or even healthcare access. Understanding the complex intersectionality of navigating U.S. healthcare systems as an African American woman is inextricable from developing effective interventions and policies aimed at reducing Black maternal mortality rates. In addressing the urgent issue of Black maternal mortality rates in the United States, this presentation explores the systemic factors contributing to these disparities, examines the intersectionality of race and gender in healthcare outcomes, and advocates for comprehensive policy reforms and community-based interventions to achieve equitable maternal health care for Black women
Hope’s Legacy: Thoughts on the Lessons Barack Obama Offers Tomorrow’s College Student
Get PDFThe 2008 presidential election gave the nation not only its first Black president but also a new vision of leadership. Campaigning on the promise of change and a message of hope, Barack Obama won the hearts of a people, especially the young. College students of today and tomorrow can look to Obama’s example for a new model of character and for effective approaches to leadership, diversity, power, and privilege. The lessons they learn, with the help of student affairs professionals who mentor them, with help them transform the hope Obama espouses into a new reality