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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR THE EHHS OFFICE OF DIVERSITY OUTREACH AND DEVELOPMENT

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From right, Floyd McKissick of the Congress of Racial Equality; the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; and Carmichael, leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, in 1966./ Credit Associated Press

http://kalamu.com/neogriot/2014/03/05/history-he-cried-out-black-power-then-left-for-africa/

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THE NEW YEAR!We’re excited to bring you our �rst newsletter of the new year. We hope that you will �nd them both informative and entertaining. The EHHS O�ce of Diversity Outreach and Development is always open if you need anything. Whether it be academic suggestions or just a good conversation about your plans for the future, feel free to stop in to the o�ce. Our sta� is more than willing to assist you as you persue your education at Kent State University.

To set up an appointment, with N.J. Akbar or Felicia Johnson contact them at ehhsdiversity@kent.edu.

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SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW//ISRAEL KAMAKAWIWO’OLE

Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

Israel "Bruddah IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole was born on May 20, 1959, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Israel began playing music at age 11, and released his �rst solo album, Ka'ano'i in 1990. He died in 1997 at age 38 of respiratory problems brought on by his morbid obesity. Despite his short life, his gentle ukulele playing and hauntingly beautiful voice have already made him a musical legend.

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was already popular in Hawaii when he burst onto the world music scene in 1993 with his album Facing Future. The album shot to number one on the Billboard World Music charts, and in Hawaii, Iz became a bona �de star. Facing Future contained the song that would eventually become most associated with him: his medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What A Wonderful World."

See more at: http://worldmusic.about.com/od/bandsartistsaz/p/IsraelKama.htm

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

“Be the change you want to see in the world”

Mahatma Gandhi

Twitter: @ EHHS_DIV

Use the hashtag #foodforthought and send us quotes @EHHS_DIV that inspire or motivate you.We‘ll feature them in upcoming newsletters with your Twitter account attatched.

Facebook: EHHS Diversity Outreach and Development

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MARYVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's reading and play advocates Vala-rie Budayr from Jump Into a Book and Mia Wenjen from Pragmatic Mom have teamed up to create an ambitious (and much needed) national event. On January 27th, 2015 Jump into a Book and Pragmatic Mom will be presenting Multicultural Children's Book Day as a way to draw attention and raise awareness about diversity in children's literature.

In it's second year, Multicultural Children's Book day has more than doubled with over 150 bloggers reviewing books from publishers and authors.

Despite census data that shows 37% of the US population consists of people of color, only 10% of children's books published have diversity content.

Using Multicultural Children's Book Day, Wenjen and Budayr, along with nine co-hosts Africa to America, All Done Monkey, Educators Spin on it, Growing Book By Book, Incultural Parent, Kid World Citizen, Mama Smiles, Multicultural Kid Blogs, Sprout's Bookshelf and 17 event sponsors Platinum Sponsors: Wisdom Tales Press, Daybreak Press Global Bookshop, Gold Sponsors: Satya House, MulticulturalKids.com, Author Stephen Hodges and the Magic Poof, Silver Sponsors: Junior Library Guild, Capstone Publishing, Lee and Low Books, The Omnibus Publishing. Bronze Sponsors: Double Dutch Dolls, Bliss Group Books, Snuggle with Picture Books Publishing, Rainbow Books, Author FeliciaCapers, Chronicle Books Muslim Writers Publishing Press are on a mission to change all of that.

This year Multicultural Children's Book Day is partnering with First Book offering a Virtual Book Drive that will help donate multicultural children's books through their channels during the week of January 27th 2015.

Multicultural Children's Book Day EventCelebrating Diversity in Children's LiteratureBy GOSIA WOZNIACKA

Read the entire article here:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/multicultural-childrens-book-day-event---celebrating-diversity-in-childrens-literature-300022589.html

This day is observed by those of the Baha’i faith to pro-mote interfaith harmony and understanding. World Reli-

gion Day starts sundown of January 17.

January 18World Religion Day

http://www.diversitybestpractices.com/2015-diversity-holidays

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH1KKgTTZog

From Spanish settlers to immigration reform, the Hispanic-American experience stretches centuries and predates Plymouth Rock. A new PBS documentary series chronicles those often untold stories.

Gwen Ifill talks to NewsHour's own Ray Suarez about his companion book, "Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy that Shaped a Nation."

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Come one, come all to Asian Pacific American Heritage Week (APAHW) hosted by UNC ASA on April 9-13. We have a slew of events planned to explore what it really means to be Asian American. Food will be served at each event, and all events are free! We hope you join us in celebrating our Asian

heritage this week!

LINK

How Latino Americans Shaped the U.S., Fought for Acceptance

Asian Pacific American Heritage Week (APAHW) - What Is Being Asian American?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiieFc4yTyA

January 28th4:30-7:00 PM

KSC BallroomMust arrive between

4:30-6:30PM to participate

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Join Kent State University as we host the Game of Life, an interactive simulation of how race, gender, and

sexual orientation can affect individuals differently.

For more information contact us:

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SAY HELLO TO THE TEAM

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N. J. Akbar Director

Felicia Johnson Administrative Assistant

Vicki Haywood Doe, PhD, ACSM-HFS 2014 Diversity Catalyst

Kristina MetcalfGraduate Assistant

James Yarbrough Student Creative & Design Assistant

Matthew Thompson Student Programming Assistant

Kara KirbyGraduate Assistant

Halle Saxon Student Assistant

http://www.kent.edu/news/kent-state%E2%80%99s-college-education-health-and-human-services-names-2014-diversity-catalyst

http://www2.kent.edu/ehhs/o�ces/DiversityOutreachDevelopment/about-us.cfmFor more info follow the link

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EMPOWER THE INDIVIDUAL

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DREAM13th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

#KentStateMLK

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 1:30-3:15 p.m. University Dialogue’s kickoff “Race in America”

Ritchie Hall, African Community Theatre (limited seating) 3:15 p.m., MLK Jr. Memorial March from Ritchie Hall to the Kent Student Center Ballroom

(doors open 3:30 p.m.)

Highly regarded as a leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, Julian Bond began his political activism while a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Commi�ee.

From 1960 to 1963, he led student protests against segregation in public facilities in Georgia.

He helped establish the Southern Poverty Law Center and was its president from 1971 to 1979. Bond continues with his activism as Chairman Emeritus of the NAACP, after serving 11 years as chair. Today Bond is a Professor Emeritus in

the Department of History at the University of Virginia.These are free public events, but a ticket is required for Julian Bond’s keynote address.

Visit www.kent.edu/diversity to download your free ticket.

MONTHLONG CELEBRATORY EVENTS

For more information about these and other commemorative events, call 330-672-8563 or visit www.kent.edu/diversity.

Kent State University, Kent State and KSU are registered trademarks and may not be used without permission. Kent State University is commi�ed to a�aining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body and workforce. 15-0025

4 p.m., Keynote Speaker Julian Bond, “Crossing the Color Line” Kent Student Center Ballroom

Jan. 19 “Just” for a Day

Annual day of service, sign up at h�p://tinyurl.com/ksumlk2015.

Jan. 23 Cultural Extravaganza

6- 8 p.m., Kent Student Center, Kiva

Jan. 28Soup and Substance

Noon - 1:30 p.m., Interfaith Panel, Kent Student Center, Room 206

Game of Life4:30 - 7 p.m., Kent Student Center,

Ballroom

Jan. 29Student Organization Fair,

Noon - 4 p.m., Kent Student Center, Second Floor

MEET OUR STUDENT HIGHLIGHT

Sophomore-Exercise Science

Isaac Floyd Why did you come to Kent State?I was introduced to Kent State through a vocational school that I'd previously attended. I was a part of a Sports Medicine Program at the Miami Valley Career Technology Center during my Junior and Senior year of high school, through which I was introduced to some of the faculty here in the accredited Exercise Science Program at the Kent State University. Years later, here I am.

How do you intend on using your degree from Kent?I have always seen myself as a healthcare professional; I've always harbored a desire to help people improve their livelihoods and I would like to use my degree in Exercise Science not only obtain a job in the clinical setting, but also to further my education within the field.

What do you like about being a student here?I enjoy being at Kent State because I feel it is a very unique college experience. I get to experience one of the most aesthetically pleasing campuses in the surrounding area, and have gained access to many resources inaccessible to most college students, like those through out Black Cultural Center: Oscar Ritchie Hall and the faculty and staff in the Pan-African Studies Department. When I do eventually move on from from my undergraduate experience here at KSU, I will be able to not only say that I excelled at Kent, but that I also belonged, which is very important.

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Climb to Success!Attention all members of DEI, NDEP, Oscar Ritchie Scholars, and MyLink. Come join the Office of Diversi-ty Outreach and Development for a rock-climbing outing in the Kent Recreation Center. All students under the age of 18 need a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian.

Friday, February 6th 5pm to 7pm.

For more information contact Felicia Johnson in the Office of Diversity Outreach and Development at 330-672-2537.

Let’s get back in to it!

Stay connected with us:

O�ce of Diversity Outreach and Development

206 White HallPhone: (330) 672-2537

Twitter: @EHHS_DODwww.Facebook.com/EHHSDiversity

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Did you get your invitation to the Halfway There Fair? Have you signed up for a breakout session? The Halfway There Fair is designed speci�cally for sophomore students. Whether you have 15 minutes or two hours, stop by the Ballroom and/or one of the break-out sessions and take advantage of great resources that will make the second half of your college experience exceptional! If you answered NO to either one of the above questions, please take a moment to see what we have available for you. Visit Halfway There Fair for more information and how to register for the di�erent breakout sessions Save the date, January 29, 2015. Register now, breakout sessions will �ll up fast. Questions, please contact us at NewAtKSU@kent.edu or call 330-672-9292.

ATTENTION SOPHOMORES!

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