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    1. Afro-Caribbean women teachers recruited for U.S. urban schools: A narrative analysis of experience, change, and perception

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Beck,Makini (Author)
    Format:
    Dissertation/Thesis
    Publication Date:
    2010
    Published:
    New York: University of Rochester
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    ProQuest Dissertations and Theses
    Notes:
    Explores the experiences of Caribbean women teachers who are recruited to teach in a mid sized Southern city. Narrative methods were used to analyze four Barbadian women teachers' perspectives on their: initial experiences and challenges; teaching philosophies and approaches to teaching American students; and successful transition into Louisville, Kentucky's public schools after five years of teaching. In an age where school districts across the nation seek educators from overseas to address the well-documented teacher shortage, this study has implications for helping future international teacher candidates transition into U.S. public schools.

    2. British African Caribbean women and depression

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Adkison-Bradley,Carla (Author), Maynard,Donna (Author), Johnson,Phillip (Author), and Carter,Stephaney (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    2009
    Published:
    United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    British Journal of Guidance & Counselling
    Journal Title Details:
    37(1) : 65-72
    Notes:
    Depression is a common condition among women in the United Kingdom. However, little is known about the context of depression among British African Caribbean women. This article offers a preliminary discussion regarding issues and information pertaining to depression among British African Caribbean women. Characteristics and symptoms of depression along with treatment issues will also be presented.

    3. Kitchen table conversation gives birth to series

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Armstrong,Neil (Author)
    Format:
    Newspaper Article
    Publication Date:
    Feb 27-Mar 5, 2014
    Published:
    Jamaica, NY
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    The Weekly Gleaner
    Journal Title Details:
    p. E5
    Notes:
    "Was talking about how we keep our creativity flowing with a group of friends around a kitchen table last winter. Visiting friends from Sri Lanka mentioned that they organise regular readings to encourage themselves to write fresh work and connect with likeminded types. Very ol' skool approach. WRITE ON! was born that nite," says Akhaji Zakiya, the founder, producer and host of the series. "We'll also have an open mic part of the showcase and a panel discussion exploring how we can support Black queer art and culture. We've also commissioned a special spoken word piece, #IAmAnAfrican, by co-host Naomi Abiola to celebrate our achievements," she said. The other cohost of the evening is triple threat Twysted. With a repertoire that is expanding to include short stories and plays about women loving, [Zakiya]'s work has appeared in several publications, including "The Great Black North - Contemporary African Canadian Poetry" (Frontenac, 2013) and "Does Your Mama Know? - An Anthology of Black Lesbian Coming Out Stories" (Red Bone Press, 1997).