Many African American women encounter distinct historical and sociocultural challenges that impede their engagement in physical activity and mental health services because their providers are often culturally uninformed about the significance of Black hair.
Topic
hair policy
O’Brien-Richardson presents “Rooting Out Hair Discrimination” at the Haddonfield Public Library
The library will host a virtual event from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13. “Rooting Out Hair Discrimination” will explore how “hair has been used as a tool of systematic violence in America against people of African descent.” Its presenter will be Dr. Patti...
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair
Academics, students and activists met to discuss the CROWN Act and the discrimination that Black women and men encounter because of their hair.
Advocate and mentor: Patti O’Brien-Richardson helps Black and Brown students succeed
The Cooperman College Scholars initiative identifies talented students in Essex County, N and provides last-dollar scholarships, mentoring, and support systems to promote college completion.
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Bloustein DEIB Committee Holiday Toy Drive
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesThe Bloustein School Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee invites you to participate in a Holiday Toy Drive benefitting the Harmony Family Success Center. Donate new, unwrapped toys for kids […]
2024 Rutgers Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update Virtual Conference
VirtualThe Rutgers Business School, in collaboration with the Bloustein Local Government Research Center, will hold its Annual Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update Conference virtually this year on Thursday, December 5. This conference […]
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VirtualStop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning September 9th through December 16th between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]
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Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Can't […]
