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Author : Alison Stewart,Melissa Harris-Perry
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781613740125

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First Class by Alison Stewart,Melissa Harris-Perry Pdf

Combining a fascinating history of the first U.S. high school for African Americans with an unflinching analysis of urban public-school education today, First Class explores an underrepresented and largely unknown aspect of black history while opening a discussion on what it takes to make a public school successful. In 1870, in the wake of the Civil War, citizens of Washington, DC, opened the Preparatory High School for Colored Youth, the first black public high school in the United States; it would later be renamed Dunbar High and would flourish despite Jim Crow laws and segregation. Dunbar attracted an extraordinary faculty: its early principal was the first black graduate of Harvard, and at a time it had seven teachers with PhDs, a medical doctor, and a lawyer. During the school's first 80 years, these teachers would develop generations of highly educated, successful African Americans, and at its height in the 1940s and '50s, Dunbar High School sent 80 percent of its students to college. Today, as in too many failing urban public schools, the majority of Dunbar students are barely proficient in reading and math. Journalist and author Alison Stewart—whose parents were both Dunbar graduates—tells the story of the school's rise, fall, and possible resurgence as it looks to reopen its new, state-of-the-art campus in the fall of 2013.

Author : Melvin L. Mitchell
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780595243266

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The Crisis of the African-American Architect by Melvin L. Mitchell Pdf

" another missing piece of our rich history and profound contribution to western civilization. For history buffs please put this book on your must read list... " George C. Fraser, Author of Race For Success and Success Runs In Our Race "[Mitchell] believes that the entire future of blacks in the field of architecture is in jeopardy He then discusses the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on black architecture and the subsequent emergence of Howard University as the center of the black architectural universe..." The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education " seminal " Architecture Magazine In this long overdue book, aimed at Black America and her allies, Melvin Mitchell poses the question "why haven't black architects developed a Black Architecture that complements modernist black culture that is rooted in world-class blues, jazz, hip-hop music, and other black aesthetic forms?" His provocative thesis, inspired by Harold Cruse's landmark book, The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual, exposes the roots of an eighty-year-old estrangement between black architects and Black America. Along the way he provides interesting details about the politics of downtown development in the Marion Barry era of Washington, DC. Mitchell calls for a bold and inclusive "New (Black) Urbanism." He sees the radical reform and "re-missioning" of the handful of accredited HBCU based architecture schools as a critical tool in refashioning a rapprochement between black architects and Black America.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BoogarLists
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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BoogarLists | Directory of Commercial Architects by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1238 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Government contractors
ISBN : MSU:31293025808589

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Federal Procurement Data System by Anonim Pdf

Author : Federal Procurement Data Center (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1238 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Government purchasing
ISBN : UIUC:30112105188467

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Federal Procurement Data System by Federal Procurement Data Center (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Carla Jackson Bell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317659105

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Space Unveiled by Carla Jackson Bell Pdf

Since the early 1800s, African Americans have designed signature buildings; however, in the mainstream marketplace, African American architects, especially women, have remained invisible in architecture history, theory and practice. Traditional architecture design studio education has been based on the historical models of the Beaux-Arts and the Bauhaus, with a split between design and production teaching. As the result of current teaching models, African American architects tend to work on the production or technical side of building rather than in the design studio. It is essential to understand the centrality of culture, gender, space and knowledge in design studios. Space Unveiled is a significant contribution to the study of architecture education, and the extent to which it has been sensitive to an inclusive cultural perspective. The research shows that this has not been the case in American education because part of the culture remains hidden.

Author : Chicago Architecture Center,John Hill
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780252052620

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Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture by Chicago Architecture Center,John Hill Pdf

Exploring a new century of architecture in the Windy City Chicago's wealth of architectural treasures makes it one of the world's majestic cityscapes. Published in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Center, this easy-to-use guide invites you to discover the new era of twenty-first-century architecture in the Windy City via two hundred architecturally significant buildings and spaces in the city and suburbs. Features include: Entries organized by neighborhood Maps with easy-to-locate landmarks and mass transit options Background on each entry, including the design architect, name and address, description, and other essential information Sidebars on additional sites and projects A detailed supplemental section with a glossary, selected bibliography, and indexes by architect, building name, and building type Up-to-date and illustrated with almost four hundred color photos, the Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture takes travelers and locals on a journey into an ever-changing architectural mecca.

Author : Susan B. Hagloch,James L. Thomas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1994-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780313078620

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Library Building Projects by Susan B. Hagloch,James L. Thomas Pdf

Based on the author's experiences, this handy guide offers the kind of information not found in standard texts. You will learn how to get maximum coverage from your local newspaper; how to sustain staff morale during months of dust, noise, and confusion; and how to understand constructionese. Pithy, practical, and full of useful ideas, this is one book every librarian considering or involved in a construction project should read. Floor plans and elevations included.

Author : American Institute of Architects Chicago
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780252096136

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AIA Guide to Chicago by American Institute of Architects Chicago Pdf

An unparalleled architectural powerhouse, Chicago offers visitors and natives alike a panorama of styles and forms. The third edition of the AIA Guide to Chicago brings readers up to date on ten years of dynamic changes with new entries on smaller projects as well as showcases like the Aqua building, Trump Tower, and Millennium Park. Four hundred photos and thirty-four specially commissioned maps make it easy to find each of the one thousand-plus featured buildings, while a comprehensive index organizes buildings by name and architect. This edition also features an introduction providing an indispensable overview of Chicago's architectural history.

Author : Carl H. Walker,Betty Hollow
Publisher : Ohio University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780966764475

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Soulful Bobcats by Carl H. Walker,Betty Hollow Pdf

During the 1950s, when less than 20 percent of American high school graduates attended college, a group of ambitious young African Americans enrolled at Ohio University, a predominantly white school in Athens, Ohio. Because they were a tiny, barely tolerated minority, they banded together, supported each other, and formed lasting bonds. Years later, at a series of “Soulful Reunions,” they recalled the joys and challenges of living on a white campus before the civil rights era, and eighteen of them decided to share their stories. The authors of the eighteen autobiographical sketches in Soulful Bobcats were a diverse group. They were athletes, rhetoricians, musicians, and actresses; they aspired to professions in the military, business, education, government, architecture, and the arts. Some grew up in poor families, while others enjoyed the comforts of the middle class. But they had several things in common. They all came from families that believed education was important. They had been taught to avoid trouble, to persist despite setbacks, and to expect to encounter prejudice and even discrimination. The authors vividly describe instances in which they were humiliated—by other students, by professors, or by townspeople—as well as the few occasions when violence seemed inevitable. In addition, they describe their “first,” including becoming the first African American students at Ohio University to be awarded scholarships for their prowess in football, basketball, track, and tennis; the first to compete for titles such as “Mr. Fraternity” or “Queen of the Military Ball”; the first to appear in theatrical performances alongside their white schoolmates. They also tell of their success in providing a social life for themselves by organizing two Greek letter fraternities and one sorority, holding their own off-campus dances, and joining the few campus organizations that were open to them. Above all, their stories speak to a resilience that allowed these “Soulful Bobcats” to learn from their experiences at Ohio University, to engage in meaningful careers, and to lead rich, fulfilling lives.

Author : Inga Saffron
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781978800656

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Becoming Philadelphia by Inga Saffron Pdf

Once dismissed as a rusting industrial has-been—the “Next Detroit”—Philadelphia has enjoyed an astonishing comeback in the 21st century. Over the past two decades, Inga Saffron has served as the premier chronicler of the city’s physical transformation as it emerged from a half century of decline. Through her Pulitzer Prize-winning columns on architecture and urbanism in the Philadelphia Inquirer, she has tracked the city’s revival on a weekly basis. Becoming Philadelphia collects the best of Saffron’s work, plus a new introduction reflecting on the stunning changes the city has undergone. A fearless crusader who is also a seasoned reporter, Saffron ranges beyond the usual boundaries of architectural criticism to explore how big money and politics intersect with design, profoundly shaping our everyday experience of city life. Even as she celebrates Philadelphia’s resurgence, she considers how it finds itself grappling with the problems of success: gentrification, poverty, privatization, and the unequal distribution of public services. What emerges in these 80 pieces is a remarkable narrative of a remarkable time. The proverbial first draft of history, these columns tell the story of how a great city shape-shifted before our very eyes.

Author : United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Government publications
ISBN : IND:30000068249287

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A Report to the U.S. Congress on Minority Small Business & Capital Ownership as Required by the Business Oppurtunity Development Reform Act of 1988 by United States. Small Business Administration. Office of Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Pdf

Author : Ken Sanders
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781119847335

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Voices of Design Leadership by Ken Sanders Pdf

Voices of Design Leadership Provides inspiration to architecture and design students and professionals through the insights, stories, and projects of successful design leaders Voices of Design Leadership seeks to educate, inform, and inspire a new generation of diverse design leaders. The work includes sixteen profiles of design leaders in architecture, interior design, planning, and research, many of whom are leaders at firms that have earned the AIA’s national Architecture Firm Award. The stories and projects from their own professional journeys illustrate multiple paths to design leadership success. Individually, each person stands on their own as an inspiring and inf luential design leader. Collectively, they express what design leadership can and should look like. Representing a broad diversity of expertise and demographics—including nine women, seven people of color, and five first-generation immigrants—they bring a variety of life experiences and cultural backgrounds to their award-winning work. Sample topics discussed in the work include: The power of diversity Finding and developing design talent Design philosophy and research investments Coaching, mentoring, team collaboration, and community engagement Advice for emerging design leaders Students of architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate will find value and inspiration from Voices of Design Leadership and gain insight into the thought processes of established leaders in their fields. The work also appeals to young and mid-career professionals, clients, and educators exploring the next steps of their own career journeys.

Author : D. Kirk Hamilton,Mardelle McCuskey Shepley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781136441196

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Design for Critical Care by D. Kirk Hamilton,Mardelle McCuskey Shepley Pdf

It is now widely recognized that the physical environment has an impact on the physiology, psychology, and sociology of those who experience it. When designing a critical care unit, the demands on the architect or designer working together with the interdisciplinary team of clinicians are highly specialized. Good design can have a hugely positive impact in terms of the recovery of patients and their hospital experience as a whole. Good design can also contribute to productivity and quality of the work experience for the staff. 'Design for Critical Care' presents a thorough and insightful guide to the very best practice in intensive care design, focusing on design that has been successful and benefi cial to both hospital staff and hospital patients. By making the connection between research evidence and design practice, Hamilton and Shepley present an holistic approach that outlines the future for successful design for critical care settings.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Sports rivalries
ISBN : 9781623680244

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100 Things Hoosiers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Anonim Pdf

The monumental spring 1994 face-off between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers is recaptured in this mesmerizing account. Arguably one of the greatest series in NHL history, it changed the face of hockey in the New York metropolitan area through 27 periods in seven games across 13 days, during which Ranger captain Mark Messier guaranteed a game-six victory. The book presents a definitive portrayal of these two determined teams: the Rangers, an original-six franchise desperate to win their first title in 54 years, and the Devils, the underappreciated new kid from across the Hudson River.