Africana Studies, 21st Century Black Student Activism, and High Impact Educational Practices
A Biographical Sketch of David C. Turner, III
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19003844 |
|---|---|
| Authors | M Keith Claybrook (0000-0001-6179-0745, CSU, Long Beach, CA, USA, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 359-378 |
| Publication date | 2021-02-22 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Black Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0021-9347 • E-ISSN: 1552-4566 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0021934721996366 |
| OpenAlex | W3129553768 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 3 |
This article examines the relationship between academia and activism. It explores the undergraduate experience of veteran 21st century Black student activist, David C. Turner, III, revealing the foundations of his academic and activist career in higher education. Framed in the context of student engagement and high impact educational practices, this paper argues that 21st century Black student activists are motivated by a belief in a society and world free from overt, insidious, and institutional racism. Furthermore, it argues that activism offers academically relevant learning opportunities. The article draws upon informal conversations and interactions, formal interviews, and Turner’s published and unpublished writings. It chronicles Turner’s undergraduate experiences at CSU, Dominguez Hills majoring in Africana Studies, president of the Organization of Africana Studies, and research and conference opportunities revealing the foundations of his pursuit of cultural grounding, academic excellence, and social responsibility. Furthermore, it highlights the links between intellectual and academic work, with activism and organizing
Context (archaeology) · Excellence · Higher education · Media studies · Pedagogy · Political science · Politics · Racism · Sketch · Social activism · Social science · Sociology · Critical and Liberation Pedagogy · Critical Race Theory in Education · Gender Studies · Higher Education Research Studies · History · Law
| Citations per year | 0.75 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |