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    1. A case study of exclusion on the basis of behaviour (and experiences of migration and racialisation)

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Underwood,Kathryn (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    Mar 2012
    Published:
    Abingdon, UK: Taylor & Francis
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    International Journal of Inclusive Education
    Journal Title Details:
    16(3) : 313-329
    Notes:
    Dwayne is a Grade 6 student who came to Canada from Jamaica at the age of seven. Upon arrival in a new school Dwayne had to adapt to a new culture. In addition, Dwayne was identified as having severe behavioral problems and learning difficulties, and it was recommended within the first month of school that the boy be medicated in order for him to cope. His mother refused. Through interviewing Dwayne's mother and his teacher, a case study details Dwayne's experiences of schooling. The story of Dwayne illustrates how experiences of disablement are interrelated with experiences of migration and racialization.

    2. Charles Drew students enlightened about Haitian culture

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Heard,Kaila (Author)
    Format:
    Newspaper Article
    Publication Date:
    Nov 22-Nov 29, 2006
    Published:
    Miami, FL
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    Miami Times
    Journal Title Details:
    8 : 7A
    Notes:
    The program, which is sponsored by the Haitian Heritage Museum, featured traditional lecture format, intermingled with question and answer sessions, and a line up of local artists - Caheej, Flo and Mecca aka "Grimo." Throughout the presentation, the performers and speakers itnteracted with the audience. The program was designed for that purpose, explained Evaline Pierre, CEO and founder of the Haitian Heritage Museum, to keep them paying attention. "I chose artists to teach the culture because art transcends all boundries. Anyone can identify a beautiful painting." Attention is important because one of the program goals is to teach Haitian culture, a culture that is not widely known about, and by extension increase tolerance for differences. "It's a starting point," said Serge Rodrique, cofounder of Haitian Heritage Museum, "[so] you can start to understand similarities."