African Americans at Risk
Issues in Education, Health, Community, and Justice [2 volumes]
Published on 22. June 2015
Book
832 pages
978-1-4408-0075-7 (ISBN)
Description
With all of the progress African Americans have made, they still face many risks that threaten the entire race or place segments in jeopardy of survival. This work examines the widespread problem and suggests solutions.
This two-volume set examines the issues and policies that put African Americans at risk in our culture today, utilizing the most recent research from scholars in the field to provide not only objective, encyclopedic information, but also varying viewpoints to encourage critical thinking. The entries comprehensively document how African Americans are treated differently, have more negative outcomes in the same situations than other races, and face risks due to issues inherent in their past or current social and economic conditions. Care is taken to note distinctions between subgroups and not further a "blanket approach" to the diverse members of this minority population. Intended for members of the African American community; societal scholars; students in the fields of health, social studies, and public policy; as well as general readers, this work will provide readers with a deeper understanding of key components affecting the lives of African Americans today.
This two-volume set examines the issues and policies that put African Americans at risk in our culture today, utilizing the most recent research from scholars in the field to provide not only objective, encyclopedic information, but also varying viewpoints to encourage critical thinking. The entries comprehensively document how African Americans are treated differently, have more negative outcomes in the same situations than other races, and face risks due to issues inherent in their past or current social and economic conditions. Care is taken to note distinctions between subgroups and not further a "blanket approach" to the diverse members of this minority population. Intended for members of the African American community; societal scholars; students in the fields of health, social studies, and public policy; as well as general readers, this work will provide readers with a deeper understanding of key components affecting the lives of African Americans today.
Reviews / Votes
This is an excellent resource for high school, public, and academic libraries because it offers comprehensive coverage of important issues facing all communities. * Booklist * A solid addition to libraries supporting programs in African American studies. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All libraries, all levels. * Choice *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 7 to 17 years
Weight
2240 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-0075-7 (9781440800757)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Glenn L. Starks, PhD, is a senior manager in the Department of Defense.
Content
Introduction
Fact Sheet on African Americans in the United States: 2014
Timeline of African American History in the United States
VOLUME 1
SECTION I EDUCATION
Introduction
Affirmative Action
African American Studies
Language and Cultural Barriers
No Child Left Behind/Race to the Top
Preschool/Kindergarten Readiness and School Choice
Standardized Testing
Voting/Political Participation
Further Reading
SECTION II HEALTH
Introduction
Alternative Healing/Folk Healing
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Mental Health
Obesity
Domestic Violence
Teenage Pregnancy
Substance Abuse
Further Reading
SECTION III FAMILY
Introduction
Unemployment
Poverty
Marriage
Divorce
Alternatives to Traditional Marriage
Gender Roles
Housing and African Americans
African American Leisure
Further Reading
SECTION IV CHILDREN
Introduction
Child Abuse in the African American Community
Adoption
Names and African Americans
Parenting
VOLUME 2
SECTION V TEENS
Introduction
Teenage Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Teenagers and Depression
Teen Pregnancy
Teenagers and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Teen Violence
School-to-Prison Pipeline
Further Reading
SECTION VI CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Introduction
Discrimination in the Justice System
Murder
Hate Crimes
Incarceration/Prison
Rape
Robbery
Further Reading
APPENDIXES
Appendix A: Obama Speech on August 28, 2013
Appendix B: Executive Order 13621. White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans
Appendix C: Executive Order 10925, The Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity
Appendix D: Executive Order 11246, as Amended
Appendix E: Executive Order 11458
Appendix F: Executive Order 11478
Appendix G: Executive Order 13160
Appendix H: Executive Order 12232-Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Appendix I: Executive Order 13532-Promoting Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Appendix J: President Lyndon B. Johnson, State of the Union Address, January 8, 1964
Appendix K: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111-5
Appendix L: Voting Rights Act of 1965
Appendix M: National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act of 1993
Appendix N: 18 USC 245-Federally Protected Activities
Appendix O: Public Law 111-84-Division E-Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Oct. 28, 2009
Appendix P: Timeline of Affirmative Action Cases
Appendix Q: Timeline of Federal Laws, Supreme Court Cases and Presidential Executive Orders Affecting African Americans
Bibliography
Index
Fact Sheet on African Americans in the United States: 2014
Timeline of African American History in the United States
VOLUME 1
SECTION I EDUCATION
Introduction
Affirmative Action
African American Studies
Language and Cultural Barriers
No Child Left Behind/Race to the Top
Preschool/Kindergarten Readiness and School Choice
Standardized Testing
Voting/Political Participation
Further Reading
SECTION II HEALTH
Introduction
Alternative Healing/Folk Healing
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Mental Health
Obesity
Domestic Violence
Teenage Pregnancy
Substance Abuse
Further Reading
SECTION III FAMILY
Introduction
Unemployment
Poverty
Marriage
Divorce
Alternatives to Traditional Marriage
Gender Roles
Housing and African Americans
African American Leisure
Further Reading
SECTION IV CHILDREN
Introduction
Child Abuse in the African American Community
Adoption
Names and African Americans
Parenting
VOLUME 2
SECTION V TEENS
Introduction
Teenage Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Teenagers and Depression
Teen Pregnancy
Teenagers and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Teen Violence
School-to-Prison Pipeline
Further Reading
SECTION VI CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Introduction
Discrimination in the Justice System
Murder
Hate Crimes
Incarceration/Prison
Rape
Robbery
Further Reading
APPENDIXES
Appendix A: Obama Speech on August 28, 2013
Appendix B: Executive Order 13621. White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans
Appendix C: Executive Order 10925, The Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity
Appendix D: Executive Order 11246, as Amended
Appendix E: Executive Order 11458
Appendix F: Executive Order 11478
Appendix G: Executive Order 13160
Appendix H: Executive Order 12232-Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Appendix I: Executive Order 13532-Promoting Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Appendix J: President Lyndon B. Johnson, State of the Union Address, January 8, 1964
Appendix K: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111-5
Appendix L: Voting Rights Act of 1965
Appendix M: National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act of 1993
Appendix N: 18 USC 245-Federally Protected Activities
Appendix O: Public Law 111-84-Division E-Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Oct. 28, 2009
Appendix P: Timeline of Affirmative Action Cases
Appendix Q: Timeline of Federal Laws, Supreme Court Cases and Presidential Executive Orders Affecting African Americans
Bibliography
Index