6 research outputs found
Rituals and Revenue: How Women in Haiti and New Orleans use Religion and Music for Economic Empowerment
No full textThis paper explores the roles of women in Haitian Vodou and New Orleans Voodoo, examining how they use their musicality for economic empowerment. Aiming to center the experiences and agency of Black women in these diasporic traditions, the analysis considers the historical connections between Vodou and Voodoo, particularly the impact of the Haitian Revolution on the development of Voodoo in New Orleans. It investigates how women in both contexts leverage the spiritual authority and cultural capital associated with these religions to create businesses, lead ceremonies, and foster community. The concept of spiritual play-labor is explored, highlighting how women transform religious expression into tools for empowerment, challenging societal expectations and achieving economic and social mobility (Guzman, 2023). By focusing on women’s musical practices, this research seeks to celebrate Black femininity and recognize the vital role of women in sustaining cultural traditions while navigating complex social and economic landscapes across the African diaspora in Haiti and New Orleans
Feasibility of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Suicidality of Children
No full textabstract: Background: Suicidal ideation and attempts are increasing in the adolescent population and suicide is now the second leading cause of death for youth 10-24 years of age (Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2016). Children that continue to struggle with suicidality and depression after treatment as usual have an increased length of stay, from an average of five days to nine days per admission. Recidivism rates are also increasing, with some patients
requiring readmission the same day as discharge.
Method: The purpose of project was to check the feasibility of the use of cognitive behavioral therapy-based group called Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment (COPE) in the treatment of children with depression and suicidality. The study patients participated in up to 7 groups of a 60-minute lesson of COPE each day, combined with interactive activities that helped
them practice problem solving and coping skills. The feasibility of the COPE groups were measured by the consistent decrease of Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale at the beginning and conclusion of lessons as well as consistency of engaged participation in the COPE groups on the unit based of staff observation obtained from Staff Survey.
Results: The results analyzed using the two-tailed Wilcoxon signed rank test were significant based on an alpha value of 0.05, V = 0.00, z = -3.64, p < .001. This indicated that the differences between Pre-CSSR and Post-CSSR were not likely due to random post variation. The median of Pre-CSSR (Mdn = 1.00) was significantly lower than the median of Post-CSSR (Mdn = 2.00).
Discussion: The results proved feasibility of a cognitive behavioral therapy-based group in the treatment of depression and suicidality of children in an inpatient unit
Oral history interview with Pauline Hodges
No full textPauline Hodges was born in Liberal, Kansas, in 1929, one month before the stock market crashed and two years before the Dust Bowl. Since her father was a wheat farmer, both of these events had a great impact on her family. She started school at Floris in a one room schoolhouse, then moved to Turpin. When she was nine, her family moved to Forgan, where she graduated in 1947. She is co-author of the book A History of Beaver County
We too have a history: African American student experiences at Eastern Illinois University 1967-1982
No full textEastern Illinois University, located in Charleston, Illinois is one of the original higher education institutions in Southern Illinois. Beginning as a normal school to train teachers, its mission soon expanded. In 1895, this institution became home to many Illinois residents, near and far. Noted as a teacher training institution with a predominantly white population, in 1967 only 35 Black students were enrolled. However, in just six years that number would increase twelve times the original number to 425.
This project attempts to capture students’ experiences during that rapid growth. Similar to college campuses across the nation tenacious students and passionate faculty drove racial change at Eastern. I interviewed 13 participants1, 2 of whom served as professors at some point during 1967-1982, and the others were students. The primary research question I explored is: What were the experiences of African American students at Eastern Illinois University during 1967-1982? Ultimately, this story displayed the resilience students possessed during the 1967-75 period and though confronted with a few instances of resistance, the early period of the 80s proved to be a bit less eventful which was indicative of the neo-conservatism movement, which was reflective across the nation. Similar research has traditionally focused on larger, research-intensive institutions. However, this research impacts the body of knowledge as it explores the experiences of Black students at smaller, regional, teaching institutions. Typically the kind of students that are profiled to attend these institutions typically did not exemplify a level of activism likened to those seen of tier one, larger institutions. Contrarily, this
research presents a distinct picture of character, persistence and triumph as students work diligently to change campus life forever with the assistance of key campus figures.Item withdrawn by Mark Zulauf ([email protected]) on 2014-07-10T19:09:19Z
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Life's Simple 7: Saving Black Men's Lives
No full textThe burden of cardiometabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes (DM), obesity and hypertension as well as cancer is greatest among Africans Americans (AA). In Ohio, AAs have the highest rates of DM, cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer and mortality from these diseases. Thus, strategies to prevent DM, CVD, cancer and mortality among AAs are critically needed. The National African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative (AAMWWI) was established in Columbus, Ohio in 2004, with the aim of reducing disparities in chronic diseases and premature death among AA males. During the last 14 years, it has become the largest health initiative in central Ohio for AAs. This year, it is estimated that the AAMWWI had 20,000 participants and nearly 2,000 free health screenings. The Ohio State University has been a valued partner in this effort; and leadership from the AAMWW connected with Ohio State faculty to collaborate in the shared mission of improving disparities in diabetes, CVD, cancer and mortality. Attaining health targets for the American Heart Association's (AHA) "Life's Simple 7" including targets for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, smoking, body mass index, physical activity and dietary intake is associated with lower risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and mortality among AAs. The aim of the partnership between AAMWWI and Ohio State is to design a novel intervention for AA males in central Ohio to improve attainment of Life's Simple 7. The audience will hear from Mr. John Gregory, founder of the AAMWWI, Dr. Joshua Joseph, assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, and Dr. Darrell Gray, II, assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and deputy director of the Center for Cancer Health Equity. These speakers will 1) review the history of AAMWWI, 2) review recent longitudinal Life's Simple 7 using data from the AAMWWI, and 3) engage the audience in discussion about ideas for sustainable intervention for AA males that increases attainment of Life's Simple 7. The target audience includes community members and organization leadership, students, faculty, health advocates, medical professionals, and researchers who are engaged in the work of examining health disparities and achieving health equity.AUTHOR AFFILIATION: Darrell Gray II, Assistant Professor, College of Medicine, [email protected] (Corresponding Author); John Gregory, Co-Founder, African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative; Chad Anderson, Executive Director, African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative; Latasha Parks, Nurse, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Joshua Joseph, Assistant Professor, College of Medicine; Mark White, Founder, Gateway Health & Wellness Center, and Co-Founder, African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative.The burden of type 2 diabetes (DM), obesity, hypertension and cancer are greatest among African-Americans (AA). In Ohio, AAs have the highest mortality from these diseases. Thus, strategies to prevent DM, CVD, cancer and mortality among AAs are a critical and unmet need. The National African-American Male Wellness Walk Initiative (AAMWWI) was established in Columbus in 2004, with the goal to reduce disparities in premature death among AA males. During the last 14 years, it has become the largest health initiative in central Ohio for AAs. Ohio State has been a valued partner in this effort, and leadership from the AAMWWI connected with Ohio State faculty to collaborate in the shared mission of improving disparities in diabetes, CVD, and mortality. We will review the history of AAMWWI, review recent observational data from AAMWWI, and engage the audience
