Founders Library was designed by Albert Cassell in 1930. The library houses exhibits on the University’s history in the Moorland Spingarn Research Center. The library was dedicated in 1939 and still stands on Howard’s campus today.

Howard University

Howard University is one of the oldest black universeties in the United States. It was established by a act of Congress in 1866 to educate the newly freed slaves and youth. In its early years the prominence of whites was apparent considering the first four graduates of the school were white women, Up until the appointment of Mordecai Wyatt JOhnson in 1926, HU’s first black president. Many of Howard’s alum have gone on to be some of the greatest of leaders, entertainers, and politicians of the world.

William Marion Cook Family Residence

Will Marion Cook was an internationally renowed violinist. His first recital was sponsered by Frederick Douglass anad he toured the U.S. as well as Europe, introducing audiences to American jazz. During the 1920s he mentored Duke Ellington. Cook’s son Mercer taught Romance languages at Howard University. Mercer also served as Ambassoder to the Republic of Niger. Mercer’s grandfather John Hartwell Cook graduated from the Howard University Law School in 1871, and was one of the first black lawyers to practice in Washington. JOhn served as the chief clerk of the Freedman’s Bereau from 1867 to 1872 and also served as a professuer and dean at Howard University Law School from 1876 to 1878.

Freedmen’s Hospital

Freedmen’s Hospital was the predessesor of the Howard University Hospital. It was created to service the African Americans who came to Washington seeking freedom. It was created in 1862 and was offcially names “Freedmen’s” hospital in 1863. After changing locations a few times, the hospital was finally moved to the location of Griffith Stadium in 1975, and was then named Howard University Hospital.

Howard University Gallery of Art.

The Howard University Gallery of Art was estabalished in 1928. Origanlly set up on the floor in Rankin Chapel, the gallery moved to the ground floor of Founder’s library in 1941. In 1961 it moved to Childer’s Hall, it current location. The gallery is one third of the college’s Fine Art’s complex. The collection began with peices donated by Alan Locke, an avid collector and professor at Howard.

Thurgood Marshall is a very prominate figure in the history of Howard Universty. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and he graduated from Lincoln University. After being denied acceptance to University of Maryland Laws School because of his race, he applied to Howard University’s School of Law and was admitted. After graduating law school, Marshall created a career upon over turning the idea of “seperate but equal”, winning numerous court cases, including Brown vs Board Of Education. In 1954, JFK appointed MArshall to the U.S. Court of appeals and President Johnson appointed Marshall to the U.S. Solicter General. Thurgood Marshall was a dynamic lawyer and judge and was known to many as the man who gave a voice to the voiceless. He died on January 24, 1993

This is a club geered toward students who are from DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Its were locals from these places gather and discuss issues relevent to them. The DMV club hosts parties and gogo’s which feature music that was derived in the DMV area.

NAACP

I would love to be involved with the NAACP at Howard because I joined the NAACP that was at my high school but there was not much that I could do to be really involved with the organization. SInce this is a HBCU, i would imagine that the NAACP would be really involved with the community

Campus Pals

This is a group of students which help introduce HU to new students. They help freshmen move in and show them around campus. They plan activities and gatherings for freshmen week so that everyone feels welcome. I would like to be involved with this club because i never got to be apart of my freshmen week and i think it would be alot of fun to be involved in freshmen week even if its not my own.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Alpha chapter

The Delta Sigma Theta’s are a group of women who are focused on building community. The are successful career driven women who have created a legacy in American history. I would LOVE to be a Delta because all the women in my family who belong to sororities are Delta’s. They stand for the things that i believe in and play a dynamic role in giving back to the community.

College Democrats of America

This club gathers the students of the democratic affiliation to discuss politics. I would like to be apart of this club because I agree with the democratic beliefs and would like to be more educated in polotics

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3^rd Colloquia: Dr. Fatimah L.C Jackson

            Dr. Fatimah L.C Jackson did a presentation on, The Importance on Interdisciplinary Approaches in African American Studies. She proclaimed that it was important to incorporate data from diverse fields in addressing important research issues. She talked about how different people are as far as race, genes, chromosomes, and gender; that it was completely impossible to look at everyone in the same light, or spectrum.  

            The problem she suggested was that the diverse human genetics does not fit in the 1900 racial stratification models. Because everyone is so genetically different, it is impossible to look at everyone in old models. She then suggested a solution. The solution was the need for new approaches to comprehensively capture nuance of human biodiversity as it relates to health. She says that it is time to redefine and restructure the old models of the 1900’s to support the diversity of today.

            Dr. Fatimah believes that the new models must encompass relevant cultural/behavioral diversity, genetic variation, and non-biological differences. She says that you cannot generalize form an individual level, or a racial level, which is too inaccurate and broad. She says that researchers can begin to create these new models by looking at local geographic group—such as third world countries—and use that as a basis to develop policies. Those policies should look at human diversity in a way that will do no harm, and optimize.

            In a way, I understand Dr. Fatimah’s point of view, regarding the older models needing renovation. However, I do not particularly agree with her solution. I think that if we only took a look at third world countries, we would still be getting a broad, particular model. The model of the third world countries could not possible describe the countries that are not third world. Wouldn’t that be generalizing as well?

Dr. Fatima Jackson touched on many aspects our genes/heritage have a lot to do with how we are today. Dr. Jackson talked about how chromosomes can differ from person to person because of occupation. She explained when she studied glass blowers they had broken chromosomes.

            There is a tool that Genealogist use to study and it is Ethnogenetic Layering. This a tool for sub-sculpturing involving the genetic layer, health risk layer, geographic layer and another type of layer essential to research. 

            I learned from the colloquium that you cannot demonstrate one race because there are many differences in location, family, and genealogy.  Geography is the biggest factor in cultural and genetic exchange.  Dr. Jackson discussed that Africans from West Africa and West Central Africa migrated to Chesapeake Bay (Jamestown), the Carolina Coast, and the Mississippi Delta. They were brought over here for their skills and ideas and to expand and modify in Americans.

            People who moved from West Central Africa now inhabit the Carolinas also known as the stroke belt.  Dr. Jackson has done research that the reason for this is that the Africans were not in an environment that was scarce in salt, then came to the Carolinas, had a lot of salt, and experience a salt in balance.  This is her pathology to excess salt in African Americans. Also, she is conducting research with Breast Cancer in Chesapeake Bay and the Bight of Bonny of West Africa.

            Dr. Jackson also touched on the fact that there is a generation every twenty years so in hundred years that will surmount to five generations.  Anyone 3 generations from you is no more familiar with you than an average person on the street is.

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Physical fitness is very important. Staying in shape is very important especially as a college student. Lack of exercise can lead to fatigue and stress which can be quite detrimental to any working person, especially a student. It is important for one to make sure that he or she is physically fit in order to do well in school and perform optimally.
Exercise has many wonderful benefits. First, being physically fit allows people to look their best. When people take care of their bodies they have can have more confidence in the way they look. Physical fitness is also vital to good health. Insufficient exercise can lead to a myriad of health problems including high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and several other diseases and conditions. Exercising regularly helps one feel good in general. If one works out often enough and well enough they will almost always feel energized and more ready to tackle whatever life brings.
There are several ways students can get exercise on campus. First, Howard  University has several sports teams, all of which work out vigorously almost everyday. Some of Howard’s teams include the football team, the basketball teams, and the swim team. There are club sports and intramural sports, such as baseball and soccer as well. There are also several dance teams and step teams across campus. For those who would rather not join an organization, there is a lot of equipment and Burr Gymnasium and there are smaller gyms in most of the dorms.

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DaCosta

Dr. Green believes hard work and dedication makes for a good student. You have to be ficused, commited and able to give it your all. You must be able to be organized and put your prioroties first. Its not an easy journey, but if you want reap benefits you must endure sacrafices and ober come hardships.

I am unaware of any deceased academic figures in the Economic department, but if there was one it was a great loss. Howard is home to numerous great teachers in the field of economics. Im sure they will greatly prepare me for what I need to know and serve as a great foundation. It will be a successful start to my journey toward Law School.

Danielle Budram @02621012

I researched Alain Locke and found he was a Philosopher that valued different styles and values in a Democratic society; commonly known as “cultural pluralism”.  He encouraged many African American authors to set high standards for themselves.  When he came to Howard University he was appointed an assistant professor of English. His ambitions led him to make Howard University a training ground for African American intellectuals. He wanted the University to be a center for African American culture and research on racial problems, but he was denied twice by the board of trustees because Howard was a nonracial institution.  After that Locke went back to Philosophy.

I believe Dr. Shinn and Locke had the idea of students needing to know their past here at Howard to make a better future for African Americans in the future.

Iolene @02624165

For this assignment, I interviewed the English professor, Dr. Janet Reed-Caldwell.

First, I asked her about the focus and the major of her degrees. She revealed to me that she has a Master’s Degree in English and a Doctorate in adult and continuing education. I then asked her about her reason for choosing this field and direction she followed with her degrees. Her reply stated that she had always been able to diagram sentences well. Dr. Reed-Caldwell had always wanted to be a teacher. Since she was quite prosperous in English, she decided to pursue a career in education teaching the subject.

Then, I inquired about why she was currently teaching at Howard University. I found that she originally worked at Howard in the Center for Academic Reinforcement. After being away from the school for fourteen years she requested and was granted the opportunity to return and is now teaching Freshman Composition.

Finally, I asked Dr. Reed-Caldwell what in her opinion makes a successful student. She described a student is well read and continues to read, attends every class, completes all work in a timely fashion, and asks for help if necessary. She also considers a successful student as one who begins a career they enjoy, gets a terminal degree, and is financially stable.

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Mary McLeod Bethune was a born in Maysville South Carolina in 1875. She was a brilliant educator. Extremely passionate about her field, she founded the Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute for Negro Girls, known today as Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida. After reading about her life and her remarkable achievements, it is evident that the drive behind Bethune’s background in education was to advance the status and condition of black people, more specifically black women, in America. Her life and her accomplishments were all geared towards enriching the lives and projecting the voice of black women in this country.

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DaCosta

Greta Foster @02628581