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Trotter Review 2008/2009:
Niagara, NAACP, and Now commemorates the 100th anniversary of the NAACP, exploring the seminal events that led to its founding, major reverberations the civil rights organization caused throughout the ensuing century, and the implications for the 21st century. Setting the stage for the February 1909 call to create the NAACP and its first meeting in May 2009, historical accounts document anti-black riots in the first years of the 20th century, a period of marked racial tumult. Oral histories of the Springfield, Illinois riot of 1908 add personal, first-hand details. Other articles pinpoint the racial origins of the nation’s juvenile justice system, survey the role of African-American veterans in the fight for civil rights, and imagine the remembrances of Thurgood Marshall in his own voice. Besides essay and oral history, the textured issue offers autobiography, historic journalism, drama and art. Contributors include Ron E. Armstead, Debra Newman Ham, David Hammons, Dianne M. Pinderhughes, Roberta Senechal, George Stevens, Jr., Geoff Ward and Walter White.
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| Trotter Review 2007:
Literacy, Expression and the Language of Resistance combines new work as well as some of the best essays that scholars and historians have published as monographs over the years under the auspices of the Trotter Institute. In addition to the commentary and essays, both classic and newly minted, the issue includes a bold departure for the journal, a foray into fiction. This issue debuts a short story set in Roxbury that features a younger sister concerned about her intelligent and ambitious brother’s future, now that he has had to drop out of college to work in a service capacity in order to make economic contributions to the family. The unifying theme of this issue is the spirit of resistance that has been expressed consistently throughout the Diaspora and is still vital and strong, ready for the new challenges of the current times. Contributors include Stephanie Athey, Marta Cruz-Janzen, Robert Hayden, Claudine Michel, Clyde Taylor, Richard Tenorio, and Deborah Elizabeth Whaley. |
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| Trotter Review 2004/2005:
Homosexuality and the Black Community investigates a timely and controversial question, black gays in the black gaze. Anne Gathuo shares her views about a recent book that presents homosexuality as the biggest taboo in the black community and William Alexander reviews the Keith Boykin book, the one that pulled the covers off the number of black men who are in the closet and living on the down low. In interviews conducted by Dr. Castellano Turner, the Institute’s acting director, a range of opinions were expressed. Rev. Richard Richardson, an activist minister of long-standing who often works with children in Roxbury, clearly elucidates his rationale, informed by Scripture, for perceiving of homosexuality as a sin. Senator Dianne Wilkerson, a lawyer and the state’s highest ranking black politician, was a prime supporter of the Massachusetts law to allow gay unions, and she talks with Dr. Turner about her views on the subject, which are founded in constitutional law. |
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| Trotter Review 2003: Religion and Civil Society focuses on a topic to which diverse perspectives are brought together. The central role of the church in Black communities throughout the United States is widely acknowledged. Topics include democracy through the church, moral and market value impacts on Africa, African-American church schools, the Nation of Islam in civil society, delivering social services through faith-based oragnizations, the enduring Black church, and a book review. Contributors include Anne Gathuo, Ambassador Charles Stith, Dr. Georgia A. Persons, Dr. Castellano Turner, Kevin Peterson, Kenneth Johnson, and Dr. Devonya N. Havis. |
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| Trotter Review 2002: Race,Ethnicity and Public Education examines issues in public education in the United States through a race and ethnicity lens. Topics include special education, selection of gifted minority students, 'alternative' school administration, student testing, student retention and drop out, and cultural competence among teachers. Contributors include Philip Hart, Donna M. Davis, John Dillard and Nettye R. Brazil, Randy Lattimore, Valerie Maholmes and Fay E. Brown, Jacqueline Leonard and Scott Jackson Dantley, Richard Verdugo, Christopher Dunbar Jr., Delois Maxwell, Tanya Hart, and Rev. Trevor L. Clement. |
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| Trotter Review 2000: Women of Color and Economic Development explores the contributions and challenges of women of color in economic development both in the United States and around the world. Topics include minority business ownership, pay equity, career development, and community development. Contributors include Russell E. Williams, Elizabeth A. Sherman, Stacey Sutton, Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, Marilyn Gittell, Betty Woody, Carlos Ani, Junette Davis, Anne Gathuo, Asgedet Stefanos, and Joan Wallace-Benjamin. Also in this issue, Nina LaNegra interviews Brooke Stephens. |
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| Trotter Review 1998: Diversity, Pedagogy and Higher Education: Challenges, Lessons and Accomplishments explores racial and gender diversity in higher education. Authors discuss issues in higher education pertinent to communities of color including recruitment and hiring, leadership, teacher training and pedagogy. Contributors include Runae Edwards Wilson, Kofi Lomotey, Patiste M. Gilmore, Joseph A. Meyinsee, Robin L. Murray, Olga M. Welch and Carolyn R. Hodges, Adrian K. Hougabrook, Randy Lattimore, Frances Y. Lowden, Harry Morgan, Jamal A. Cooks, Porter L..Troutman Jr., Sheila Gregory, Stephanie M. Wildman, and Keith McElroy. Also in this issue, Harold Horton interviews Donald Brown. |
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| Spring 1997 - Volume 10, Number 2: The Black Church: Facing and Responding to Social, Economic and Political Challenges explores the historical role that the Black Church has played in the economic and political development of the Black community in the United States. Several articles focus not only on the historical and institutional role of the Black Church, but also on the current work of this institution in the areas of social, cultural and educational empowerment of people of African descent in this country. Contributors include: James Jennings, George E. Hayes, William E. Nelson, Jr., Frederick C. Harris, Hubert Walters, Salim Muwakkil, Paul Grant, Marjorie Lewis, Sylvia Johnson, Stephanie Athey, Cheryl Townsend Gilkes, Donald Cunningen, Harold Horton and Kimberly Moffitt. |
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| Summer 1996 - Volume 10, Number 1: Immigration, Ethnicity, and the Black Community in the United States looks at the make-up of the Black diaspora in the U.S. Several authors discuss issues affecting the different ethnic groups, as well as their relationship with African Americans. Chris Nteta analyzes the special linkages between South African Black immigrants and African Americans. Contributors include: James Jennings, Milton Vickerman, Portia James, Gemima M. Remy, Jean E. Barker, J A George Irish, Kwaku Danso, Paul E. Udofia, Mfon Ufot and Sandra M. Grayson. |
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| Fall 1995/Winter 1996 - Volume 9, Number 2: The Information Superhighway and Communities of Color deals with the topic of new information and communications technology and the role people of color can and will play in this area. President Nelson Mandela of the Republic of South Africa presents his thoughts on the information superhighway and the need for African countries to begin participating in it. Several essays address ways in which communities can take part and control facets of the information superhighway. Congressman Bobby L. Rush provides his viewpoints regarding the Communications Act of 1995. Other contributors include: James Jennings, Sondlo Leonard Mhlaba, Matthew S. Scott, Anthony G. Wilhelm, Michael Roberts, Lana W. Jackman and Patricia C. Payne, Saskia Wilhelms, Ceasar L. McDowell and Marianne S. Castano, Abdul Alkalimat and Harold H. Horton, Jr. |
| Summer 1995 - Volume 9, Number 1: Public Health and Communities of Color - Challenges and Strategies focuses on public health issues in Black and Latino communities. Clive O. Callender, et al. discusses the need and importance of minority transplant centers. Two essays address strategies for these communities in dealing with the epidemic of HIV/AIDS. The Institute of Medicine presents findings based on a project investigating the lack of representation of diverse ethnic groups in the fields of health and medicine. Contributors include: James Jennings, Castellano Turner, Gemima M. Remy, Marcia I. Wells-Lawson, Deborah Prothrow-Stith and Eric Whitaker, Saskia Wilhelms, Ron E. Armstead, Lisa Roland, Frederick G. Adams and Harold Horton. |
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| Fall 1994 - Volume 8, Number 2: Recruiting, Retaining, and Producing Future Leaders in Higher Education presents a range of strategies and programs utilized for training Black, Latino, and Asian educators and civic leaders in communities of color. The need for more role models and mentors for these prospective leaders is discussed. Contributors include: James Jennings, Allen L. Sessoms, Dolores E. Cross, Bernard W. Harleston, Sheila Gregory, Clarence Williams, Donald Brown and Harold Horton. |
| Spring/Summer 1994 - Volume 8, Number 1: Race and Economic Development - Challenges and Prospects addresses questions and issues concerning the economic development of the Black community. The role of government and the private sector is reviewed. Contributors include: James Jennings, Robert C. Hayden, Lenneal J. Henderson, Eugene "Gus" Newport, Curtis Stokes, Rhonda M. Williams, Edwin Melendez, Joan Wallace-Benjamin and Harold Horton. |
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| Fall 1993 - Volume 7, Number 2: Special Issue-Political and Social Relations Between Communities of Color provides a discussion on the conflicts and positive linkages shared by communities of color in this country. Louis Kushnick also provides comparative insight regarding the Black population of Britain. Contributors include: James Jennings, Juanita Tamayo Lott, Karen Umemoto, Claire Jean Kim, Sonia M. Perez, Vivian Wu, Lucas Rivera, Juan Flores, Reverend Cheng Imm Tan, and Harold Horton. |
| Spring 1993 - Volume 7, Number 1: African Americans and the Military - A Special Commemorative Issue is dedicated to Blacks in the U.S. Military. The articles in this special issue describe various facets of the Black military experience in the United States. Award-winning poet, Yusef Komunyakaa, presents some of his works about the war experience. Contributors include: James Jennings, Kevin Bowen and David Hunt, William King, Harold Horton, Elizabeth Allen, Ron E. Armstead, Ervin Randolph Parson and Jacqueline Howard-Matthews. |
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| Fall 1992 - Volume 6, Number 2: Race and Politics in America - A Special Issue addresses the topics of race and power. Several of the essays discuss voting and its influence on women, presidential politics and voting policy. Reverend Jesse Jackson uses this issue to send a moral appeal to President George Bush. Contributors include: James Jennings, Clarence Lusane, May Louie, Dorothy A. Clark, James R. Green and Robert C. Hayden, Sheila Ards and Marjorie Lewis. |
| Winter/Spring 1992 - Volume 6, Number 1: Diversity This issue is devoted to the topic of diversity. The essays focus on institutions, agencies, businesses and schools that must begin to reflect the increasingly diverse ethnic and racial characteristics of American society. The essays also touch upon the intellectual implications of such change. Contributors include: James Jennings, Ilene Carver, Martin Kilson, Bill Farrell, Clinton M. Jean and Harold Horton. |
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| Fall 1991 - Volume 5, Number 3: Race and Crime. This edition addresses some facets of race and crime and criminal statistics. One essay, "African-Americans and the Administration of Justice," provides an overview of some major issues. Contributors include: Wornie L. Reed and E. Yvonne Moss. |
| Summer 1991 - Volume 5, Number 2: African Americans and Leadership are presented in this issue. The essays also focus on issues of racial hatred. Darrell Millner discusses the death of Markus Lopius, documented as the first Black man in Oregon. Contributors include: Wornie L. Reed, Rhett S. Jones and Charles Pete T. Banner-Haley. |
| Winter/Spring 1991 - Volume 5, Number 1: This issue focuses on the U .S. Economy and Black Americans . Black underrepresentation in science and technology, as well as in the sport of golfing, is also discussed. Phyllis McClure raises the issue of school choice for Black parents. Contributors include: Lou Ferleger, Jay R. Mandle, Jeremiah P. Cotton, Robert C. Johnson and Wornie L. Reed |
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Fall 1990 - Volume 4, Number 3: This issue features An Essay by the Late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall on the Civil Rights Agenda and Strategy for Political Participation by Black Americans. Other essays discuss the changes in the Black male occupational structure and racial discrimination in professional golf. James Jennings analyzes the foundation of American racism by defining bigotry, racism and racial hierarchy.
Other contributors include: Jeremiah P. Cotton and Wornie L. Reed. |
| Summer 1990 - Volume 4, Number 2: There are two topics of focus in this issue: 1) Stratification and its Effects on Race Relations, and 2) An Examination of the Faculty in Academia During the 1960s. Winston E. Langley gives an expression of appreciation to Birago I. Diop, Senegalese poet, storyteller and statesman who died in 1989. A book review essay focuses on Brazilian race relations. Contributors include: Wornie L. Reed, E. Yvonne Moss and Monroe H. Little. |
| Spring 1990 - Volume 4, Number 1: Media and Black America. This issue presents papers from a forum sponsored by The Trotter Institute on "The Role of the Media in Racial Stereotyping." This issue addresses how mass media portrays Black people and the negative impact it has on the struggle for racial progress. Contributors include: Wornie L. Reed and Kirk A. Johnson. |
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| Summer 1989 - Volume 3, Number 3: Minorities and Higher Education. James A. Banks discusses some approaches to multicultural curriculum reform. A book review essay by Rhett S. Jones focuses on Black literature and society in the 18th century. Contributors include: Paula Rothenberg, James Jennings, John B. Williams, Wornie L. Reed and Louis A. Ferleger. |
| Spring 1989 - Volume 3, Number 2: This issue discusses Welfare Reform and the Family Security Act of 1988. Wornie Reed provides a commentary on the racial violence on college campuses and the role of universities. The issue includes two book reviews. Contributors include: Abha Pandya, Bette Woody, Winston E. Langley and Vernon J. Williams, Jr. |
| Winter 1989 - Volume 3, Number 1: Blacks and Aviation. The issue deals with the role Blacks played in U.S. aviation history. It also highlights the story of early Black aviators in the Narragansett County of Rhode Island. Rhett S. Jones presents two review essays on the books, Black New England: Building on the work of Lorenzo Johnston Greene and Tri-Racial Enculturation: Red, White, and Black in The South. Contributors include: Wornie L. Reed and Philip S. Hart. |
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| Fall 1988 - Volume 2, Number 3: Some of the present conditions facing Blacks and the social implications of those conditions are discussed. James Jennings presents a book review of William Julius Wilson's, The Truly Disadvantaged: The Inner City, The Underclass and Public Policy. Contributors include: Wornie L. Reed, James E. Blackwell, William Edwards and Ronald W. Walters. |
| Summer 1988 - Volume 2, Number 2: This issue includes an essay on Lead Poisoning in the Black Community. Robert E. Moore provides an in-depth essay on George Alan Russell, the first theorist of jazz. Other contributors include: Wornie L. Reed and A. Wade Smith |
| Winter 1988 - Volume 2, Number 1: This issue is dedicated to William Monroe Trotter after whom the Institute is named. This issue discusses the life of William Monroe Trotter, a "one-man protester" for civil rights. Included is an article about Trotter's wife, Geraldine Pinder Trotter, and her role in the struggle for Black people's freedom. A poem written by Trotter's grandniece ends this issue. Contributors include: Massachusetts State Representative Byron Rushing, Robert C. Hayden, Julie Winch, William Edwards and Peggy Trotter Dammond-Preacely. |
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| Fall 1987 - Volume 1, Number 3: An Essay Focusing on Black Ideology is presented in this issue. Other essays cover crime and capital punishment statistics, as well as the portrayal of Blacks in films. Contributors include: Philip L. Clay, Michael L. Radelet, James Jennings and Patricia A. Turner. |
| Summer 1987 - Volume 1, Number 2: This issue focuses on The Portrayal of Blacks in the Media and the Ongoing Struggle for Racial Progress. A brief description of The William Monroe Trotter Institute is provided. Contributors include: Wornie L. Reed, Kirk A. Johnson, Robert A. Dentler, Dexter D. Eure, Sr., Patricia A. Turner and Mary Helen Washington. |
| Winter 1987 - Volume 1, Number 1: This issue provides An Essay on Blacks and the Economy. The topic of affirmative action and its problems and prospects are discussed at length in this issue. Contributors include: Wornie L. Reed, James Farmer, James E. Blackwell, Jeremiah P. Cotton and Patricia A. Turner. |
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