Borough of Manhattan Community College Black Studies Across the Americas Haiti Cohort Professor RaShelle R. Peck, Professor Alexander J. Ho, Janelle Poe, MFA, and Student Researcher Ime Ekpo This study is for individuals unfamiliar with the Haitian Revolution and the story of the first free Black republic after the eras of colonial rule. The primary audience is high school and college freshmen. The secondary audiences are students of all majors interested in gaining insight into the Haitian Revolution. The tertiary audiences are members of society who engage in independent studies about the African diaspora and wish to tackle the happenings […]
Daily Archives: May 12, 2023
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This infographic highlights various political connections between the United States and Haiti from the early 20th century to today.
Collaborators: Created by Leah Lalljie, BMCC and Joely Castillo, BMCC Graduate Fellow Janelle Poe, The Graduate Center, CUNY Faculty Mentors: Prof. Alex Ho, BMCC and Prof. RaShelle Peck, BMCC External Collaborators: Paul M. Martinez and Marasa Lafalaise, Central Park Rara Summary: These two related Open Educational Resources (OERs) ask students to think about the music of the world through project-based learning. Leah and Joely focused on music from Haiti. For your project, you can pick a country or a genre of music to explore. Think about what the music and genre say about its origin, country, or place. Haiti’s rich […]
Overview In this lesson plan, students will learn about Garifuna culture by exploring some of its musical practices. They will read an article discussing traditional rituals highlighted in various Garifuna music and dance performances. The article will also examine gender roles in Garifuna culture and how Garifuna music has evolved to incorporate aspects of Punta Rock. Students will also watch video clips of an interview with Prof. Pablo Joseph López Oro. This will help them grasp the differences between spirituality and religion in Garifuna culture and learn about how gender and sexuality are represented in the culture through its […]
Overview In this lesson plan, students will learn about the struggles of the Garifuna communities, including gentrification, displacement, political representation, and racial and gender discrimination, across the Americas. They will examine the historical, political, and social factors that shaped these struggles and the role of important leaders in fighting for the rights of these communities. The students will read an article that highlights the struggles faced by the Garifuna in Honduras, New York (USA), Belize, and Guatemala, and how leaders from the past (Thomas Vincent Ramos) and present (Miriam Miranda, Aida Lambert, Paul Joseph López Oro and Gloria Nunez) have […]
Welcome to Puerto Rico! In this section, you’ll learn about the history of Puerto Rico & its relation to the United States through an interactive timeline. You’ll also learn about the Afro-Puerto Rican town called Loiza in an immersive pamphlet. Be sure to check out our supplemental word search puzzle!
