Word: african-american
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...when Delon J. De Metz ’11 first stepped briefly onstage as Sookey, the plantation’s African-American servant, I thought, “Now the play is really starting.” Racial tension: check...
...grandson of slaves, John Woodruff used his determination and athleticism to break down racial barriers in sports. He was the first African-American runner to win gold at the 1936 Olympic Games, coming from behind to win the 800-m race. Woodruff's victory--along with nine other black athletes who won medals, including Jesse Owens--was the clearest form of rebuttal to racism both in Nazi Germany, where the Games were held, and at home. Nicknamed "Long John" for his 10-ft. (3 m) stride...
...Lorand Matory ’82, professor of Anthropology and African-American Studies, appeared before the Faculty Council at its meeting yesterday to further discuss issues he raised in an op-ed in The Crimson on Sept. 14 and to discuss the motion he plans to present at next week’s Faculty meeting...
...subjected them to physical, emotional, and mental abuse, all in the name of black solidarity. The silence of these victims is simultaneously coerced and demanded by current and former allegiances, fear of punishment, embarrassment, and even self-justification for what they went through—yet empowerment of the African-American community demands that someone speak...
...like so many other students, had read numerous articles on hazing and was given plenty authoritative warnings about illegal pledging. Despite these admonitions, I was certain nothing “bad” would happen to me. After all, being Greek is a socially acceptable aspect of the African-American community. Elevated and popularized by movies like “Stomp the Yard” and by respectable members of the black community and historical figures like Martin Luther King, Jr. who have donned Greek letters, being a member of black fraternity of sorority retains positive connotations in spite...