TOPICS
AFRICAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO (STEM) SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS
Dr. Bridges inspires African American students to pursue careers in STEM.
In this seminar/lecture he delves into the African origins of STEM and proves
clearly that African American college students are not strangers to these fields.
Building upon these African roots, he traces the growth of STEM to modern day contributions of African Americans.
THE AFRICAN ORAL TRADITION AND THE ORIGINS OF RAP MUSIC
Due to the tremendous popularity of Rap and Spoken Word Poetry, Dr. Bridges has researched and traced its origins to the ancient traditions of west African kingdoms. He then brings these traditions to plantations in North America, South America, and
the Caribbean. Finally, the lecture ends with a series of spoken word poems known
as “toasts” which Dr. Bridges performs from memory. The lecture becomes very
entertaining as well as educational.
DIVERSITY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
Due to teacher and textbook bias, this seminar explores techniques and strategies to aid the inclusivity of people of color, LBGTQ communities and other immigrants. Ideas are based upon teacher-practices of faculty across the country and on the
current sociological research. The intent of this seminar is to help faculty work with the broad range of students enrolled on campus.
MORE TOPICS
- “Recapturing the African Mind”
- “What They Never Told You in History Class”
- “African Contributions to World Civilizations”
- “Black Student Leadership in Preparation for World Leadership”
- “History of Fraternities and Sororities on African American Campuses”
- “The African Oral Tradition and the Roots of Rap and Spoken Word”
- “Multicultural Diversity Across the Curriculum”
- “Multicultural Origins of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math”
- “Martin Luther King and His Significance to the Human Rights Struggle”
- “Little Known African Presence in the British Isles”
- “African Presence in the Bible and the Development of Christianity”
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