Full Description
The experiences of Black first-generation college students are often overlooked in academic literature, despite their significant presence and influence in higher education. This groundbreaking monograph fills a crucial gap by addressing the unique challenges, strengths, and narratives of this diverse population. By rejecting a one-size-fits-all approach, Amplifying Voices of First Generation Black College Students unpacks the intersectional complexities of being Black and first-generation, providing a nuanced understanding of their collegiate journeys.
This collection explores themes such as the role of family and mentorship, financial challenges, and the cultural capital that Black first-gen students bring to academic spaces. It also examines their experiences across different institution types, including HBCUs. Beyond the undergraduate experience, the book extends its analysis to graduate and professional schools, ensuring a comprehensive representation of the Black first-gen journey. A standout feature is the critical examination of media portrayals, including a fresh analysis of Black first-gen characters in Power Book II.
Designed for scholars, educators, policymakers, and advocates, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of equity and inclusion in education. It empowers readers with actionable insights and strategies to better support Black first-generation students, making it an invaluable resource for advancing institutional and cultural change.
Contents
Chapter 1. Why I Do Not Smile in Pictures; George A. Turner, Jr.
Chapter 2. Let's Get In(Formation): Black First-Gen Students as Educators; La'Tonya Rease Miles
Chapter 3. "Some of the Teachers were Effective": Exploring the Educational Resources that Matter for Black, First-Generation Students from Rural Areas; Jasmine Whiteside
Chapter 4. Fostering Belonging: Taking an Intersectional Approach to Early and Intentional Student Success for Black First-Generation College Students Attending HBCUs; Anthony Latrell Webster
Chapter 5. Understanding the Assignment: The Utilization of Black Cultural Centers to Support Black First-Generation Student Experiences in the Academy; Emerald Green
Chapter 6. Community Cultural Wealth in Black First-Generation College Students at a Predominantly White Institution; Bobby Steele
Chapter 7. Who All Gone Be There?: Ensuring Resource & Support Equity for Black First Gen Students; Emeka Ikegwuonu and Stephanie Youngblood
Chapter 8. Get 'Cha Money Right: Serving Black First-Gen Students Through Financial Literacy Education; Kevin L. Wright
Chapter 9. Navigating Dual Identities: The Shared and Unique Experiences of Black First-Generation, Ex-Jehovah's Witness College Students; Michelle D. Taylor
Chapter 10. Black First Generation Professionals and the Hidden Toll - Family Relationships and Identity: Mentorship as a Continuum for Career Mobility; Duane Williams and Kimika Samms
Chapter 11. The POWER of the First-Gen Narrative Using Power Book II; Ghost James Winfield
Chapter 12. "More Than Just Myself Backing Me Up": Stories of Black First-Generation College Women Across Three McNair Scholars Programs; Roshaunda L. Breeden, Ashley B. Clayton, and Tiffany J. Davis
Chapter 13. "This Has Totally Transformed my Health": Black First-Generation Doctoral Women and Their Experiences Navigating a Predominantly White Institution; Lamesha C. Brown, Danielle N. Bostick, and Candace M. Henry
Chapter 14. Where it STEMs From: Narratives of Pursuing STEM for Black Immigrant Students; Aakriti Prasai, Lisa Anang, and Sumie Okazaki
Chapter 15. Supporting the College-to-Career Transitions of Black First-Generation Professionals; Hayley A. Haywood
Chapter 16. Where's the Road? Co-Creating Pathways with Black First-Generation Students in their Pursuit of Medical School; Dyron J. Corley, Brittany C. Eason, and Albert Owusu-Ansah
