Minnesota's Black Community in the 21st Century

An inspiring celebration of the accomplishments of African-American professionals in Minnesota, highlighting the contributions of individuals and organizations in a wide range of fields.

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Dedication Page

Foreword - Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati

Preface - Dr. Chaunda L Scott

Introduction - Anthony R. Scott and Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield

We Are Here Series Introduction

Beauty and Fashion Title Page- We Are Here - then photos

Business and Entrepreneurship Title Page - We Are Here - then photos

Community Service Title Page -We Are Here - then photos

Education Title Page- We Are Here- - then photos

Entertainment Title Page -We Are Here - then photos

Fine Arts Title Page -We Are Here - then photos

Government Title Page - We Are Here - then photos

Law and Law Enforcement Title Page- We Are Here - then photos

Media and Communication Title Page- - We Are Here - then photos

Medicine and Health Title Page - We Are Here - then photos

Religion Title Page We Are here - then photos

Rising Star Title Page - We are here - then photos

Social Services Title Page - We are Here- then photos

Sports Title Page - We are Here - then photos

Stem Fields Title Page - We Are Here- then photos

Support letters from Governor Dayton, and the mayors of St. Paul and Minneapolis

Final Summary - Dr. Charles Crutchfield Sr.

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About the Co-editors of Minnesota's Black Community in the 21st Century:

Anthony R. Scott, President, Minnesota's Black Community Project

Anthony R. Scott spent many years as a career counselor and vocational expert for the State of Minnesota Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Social Security Office, and his own private firm. He later spent 20 years as a supervisor with the Hennepin County Child Protection Unit. He continues to work as a consultant in employment issues. Scott also currently serves as the president of Minnesota's Black Community Project, a nonprofit organization that highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of blacks in Minnesota. He lives in Minneapolis.¿

Dr. Chaunda L. Scott, Secretary, Minnesota's Black Community Project

Dr. Chaunda L. Scott is an associate professor, graduate coordinator, and diversity and inclusion specialist at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. She earned a doctorate in Adult Education/Organizational Leadership with a focus in diversity education from Teachers College at Columbia University and a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dr. Scott has co-authored seven scholarly books and numerous single authored and co-authored book chapters and articles on the topics of workforce diversity education, diversity education, eradicating racism, human resource development, and organizational leadership. Dr. Scott has also been the recipient of several academic teaching, research and service awards with the most recent award being the 2020 Monica Emerson Diversity Excellence Award. Most notable in 2015,. Dr. Scott was granted a prestigious Fulbright Specialist Award in Cape Town, South Africa, where she engaged in diversity education work focused in the areas of teaching and research. In addition to the above, Dr. Scott serves as the secretary for Minnesota's Black Community Project.

Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield III, Vice, President, Minnesota's Black Community Project

Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist and graduate of the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Crutchfield is a Benedict Distinguished Visiting Professor of Biology at Carleton College. He is currently the Medical Director of Crutchfield Dermatology in Eagan, (serving the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area), Minnesota. Dr. Crutchfield has been selected as one of the "Best Doctors in America" by Castle Connolly and has been internationally recognized as an expert in skin-of-color disorders as well as acne, psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic eczema. Dr. Crutchfield is the co-author of a children's book on sun protection and a textbook of dermatology. He is a member of the AOA National Medical Honor Society, an expert consultant for WebMD and CNN, and a recipient of the Karis Humanitarian Award from the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Dr. Crutchfield was also given "first a physician" award from Twin Cities Medical Society, Healthcare Hero award, and selected as one of the 100 most influential healthcare leaders in Minnesota, and one of the Top 100 African -American Newsmakers in the United States by The Grio, an affiliate of NBC News. Dr. Crutchfield is also the past president of the Minnesota Association of Black Physicians and the Vice President of Minnesota's Black Community Project.

Foreword by:

Mahmoud El-Kati is a lecturer, writer, and commentator on the African American experience. He specializes in African American history and advocates institution building within cultural communities. He is professor emeritus of history at Macalester College, which has established the Mahmoud El-Kati Distinguished Lectureship in American Studies. El-Kati lives in the Rondo neighborhood, St. Paul's historic Black community.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Minnesota Black Community Project (EDT)
• Con la collaborazione di: Minnesota Black Community Project (Editore)
• Editore: Minnesota historical press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 28.02.2019
• EAN: 9781681341316
• ISBN: 978-1-68134-131-6
• Pagine: 224
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Amerikanische Geschichte, USA Mittlerer Westen, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies, Ethnic Issues, HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)