AAS 200: Notable Kentucky African Americans Webpage Assignment

from http://www.kopana.net/tag/reinette-jones/

Greetings, Class Community.

One aspect of our learning asks students to create a webpage that makes a significant statement about a notable African American from Kentucky or the surrounding region. We will visit Librarian Rienette Jones and the King Library's Special Collections on October 29, 2015.

A successful project will express considerable information about a notable African American from Kentucky or a theme.  This project will research this person or theme in context with a national/historical figure that has made similar contributions in African American life and culture. 

Convey your ideas using journalistic language or language similar to the language and vocabulary used in newspaper articles and credible blogs.

Dr. Hill

from https://www.uky.edu/OtherOrgs/kaae/

Some examples of previous projects: 

http://bighousegaines.weebly.com

http://eyeswideshut20.blogspot.com

http://albertaojones.weebly.com

http://traviskeel44.wix.com/allensworth

http://nikkyfinney.weebly.com

Jennifer Jones Presentation

In her book “Queering An American Dilemma: Sexuality, Gender and Race Relations in the United States, 1945-1985." 

This project chronicles the manner in which characterizations of gay men and lesbians were an important aspect of Southern-based campaigns for and conflicts over black racial equality. Advocates and opponents of the Civil Rights Movement mobilized discursive portrayals of sexual minorities to delineate whom should have access to the full benefits of national citizenship and race-defined communal belonging.

During her lecture and visit we discussed the intersections of African Americans culture and sex.  We also discussed negative stereotypes and sexual liberation.  What are your thoughts and insights about her presentation?