Publication Date

4-25-2021

Document Type

Article

First Advisor

Gyant, LaVerne, 1950-

Degree Name

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Legacy Department

Department of Sociology

Abstract

This study sought to understand how Black students perform and their learning experience on predominately white campus. This study reviewed several theories that apply to Black’s students’ identity, discrimination, and experience . This study also addressed topics such as motivation for Black students, their academic performance, and mental health and racism. The literature showed that Black students continue to face racism and discrimination in higher education institution. Implications were suggested on how to higher education institutions could improve the in class and out of class experience for Black students.

Extent

24 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

Rights Statement

In Copyright

Rights Statement 2

NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.

Alt Title

Black Students: Experiences in PWI campuses

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Text

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