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THEGREENBOOKThe Black Rutgers Resource Manual2020-2021
TABLE OF CONTENTSPURPOSE:What's in The Greenbook?ACADEMICS:Classes, Professors, and AdvisorsEXTRACURRICULARS:Student OrganizationsTIPS & TRICKS:Realistic AdviceRESOURCES:How to Ask for HelpDouglass Residential CollegeStudent Support Services (SSS)ODASISThe Paul Robeson Cultural Center
ABOUTTHEGREENBOOKThe Greenbook is inspired by the Jim Crow era,where laws were state and local statutes thatlegalized racial segregation. Thus, the NegroMotorist Green Book, popularly known as the GreenBook, was a travel guide intended to help AfricanAmerican motorists avoid social obstacles prevalentduring the period of racial segregation, commonlyreferred to as Jim Crow.We put this Greenbook together because many inour community feel that they need safe spaces andresources to navigate within a large institution,currently with less than 7% Black Students.The goal is to share the word and help incomingstudents, transfer students and current students atRutgers to become involved and learn more abouthow they can utilize tools to improve theirexperience as a Black student on campus.
ACADEMICSCLASSES, PROFESSORS, ANDADVISORSHighly rated Africana Studies courses you can takeat Rutgers NB
HIGHLY RATED AFRICANACOURSESOverviews & Introductions:Introduction to Africana Studies (01:014:103)The BlackExperience in America (CORE - CCD) (01:014:203)Introduction to American Cultures (01:014:140)What Everyone Should Know About Race (01:014:202)Introduction to the Methodology of Africana Studies(01:014:233)Black Sociology, Economics, & Politics:The Black Male Identity in the US (Core - CCD) (01:014:207)Black Women in Political Context (01:014:306)Blacks and Economic Structures (01:014:355)Black Identity, Religion, and Politics (01:014:362)The Black Family (01:014:481)Black Communities Around the World:African Diaspora Cultural History (Core AHp) (01:014:250)Afro-Brazilian History (Core - HST) ()1:014:265)Topics in Africana Studies, Section 1: Race, InternationalLaw, and Empire (01:014:301:02)
HIGHLY RATED AFRICANACOURSESThe Black Experience Through Culture:Black Experience & Film Medium (01:014:132)Topics in Africana Studies, section 1: Director Spike LeeAfromusicology (01:014:304)Black Profiles in Humor & Entertainment (01:014:317)African Americans & Sports (01:014:386)Africana Experience in Science & Technology:Health Issues in the African American Community(01:014:347)Blacks in Science (01:014:380)Africana in Action:Mentoring as Public Service (01:014:286)Supervised Community Placement (01:014:341)Seminars, Honors & Original Projects:Independent Study (01:014:223; 01:014:491)Seminar in Africana Studies (Core WCr or WCd) (01:014:490)Africana Scholars Project (01:014:497)
"African Americans in Sport withProf. Plummer. He is real andactually cares about his course.He makes sure you understandthe purpose and impact of whatwe are learning. "-Jada, 2021"My""MMy favoriteMyf vofav rir te AfricanaAfrfrifrricicana StudiesStudiddiiieescoursecoursr e isrsi Black ProfilesProrrofifiilles taught bybProfessorPror ffesrossor Ramachandran.Ramachandrddrraran. She’s’’ssuch an amazingamaza iing lecturerazlecturerrer and Ilovedlovev d the wayvewaywaay that the classs wasssw swacenteredcentererred aroundaror und Black comedicrocomedidicdiiclegends.legendsd . WedsW need morer teachersrerrslikelliikikeke her and coursescoursrrses likelikliikeke thisi one."is-Ronald Gibson,Gibi son, 2021ib2020021"For those interested in healthcare: Health disparities withinthe African AmericanCommunity with Dr. Khan; [it]combined health care andsocial justice issues, anddiscussed solutions that couldbe implemented."-Alla Rahama, 2021
Allies On CampusProfessor Bonadiebonadie@rci.rutgers.edu"Professor Bonadie!!! Not only has he supported studentsphysically by attending events and photographing themfor memory sake and highlights but if asked, he tries toprovide support in anyway he can."Alla Rahama, 2021Professor Bonadie he is always very active on campus andtries to attend events run by Black students. He is a greatally and a wonderful role model and is always willing toteach you something new."Britney Owusu-Dapaah, 2021Dr. Elizabeth Gunnelizabeth.gunn@rutgers.edu"Dr. Elizabeth Gunn- She’s the Assistant Director ofDouglass Residential College and an amazing woman. Shetaught at Morgan State University for years before comingto Rutgers and the amount of awareness andunderstanding she has for the needs of Black students isimpeccable. I’ve felt very safe to talk about my struggles asa Black woman with her. She’s definitely one of my favoriteprofessors of all time. "-Asia Davis, 2021
Allies On CampusDr. Khankhan@biology.rutgers.edu"As a student of color pursuing a career in the medical field,a professional staff member that has aided me in myjourney has been Dr. Khan. He’s the director of the ODASISprogram and adjunct professor in the Africana Studiesdepartment. He has encouraged me to remain steadfastin my hopes of becoming a physician and done everythingin his power to put me in a position to excel. He’s anamazing man!"-Ronald Gibson, 2020Professor Plummerjoel.plummer@rutgers.edu"Professor Plumber and he helped me with understandingthe exact process of how black slavery affects the mind inAmerica. Also Professor Ramsamy who I proposed the ideaof black economic freedom and he confirmed my plans asa possibility."-Omankeh J.T. Samura, 2021
Allies On CampusProfessor Banyardvb358@rutgers.edu"Professor Victoria Banyard- she works for the Center forViolence Against Women and Children and I took herInterpersonal Violence course. She’s such an amazing allywhen it comes to recognizes the abuses that goes on in ourcommunity and finding interventions and preventions forour specific needs."-Asia Davis, 2021Cherell Smith - Senior EOF Counselorcherell.smith@rutgers.edu"She is not my counselor but during my enrollment processshe was kind, patient and willing to go above and beyondto help me. As a black student going to a university wherethere are a small percentage of African Americans, it wasnice to know that I could have someone to understand meand my struggles. Still to this day, we have not talked inthree years, but I remember her kindness andreassurance."-Jessica Fanfan, 2021
EXTRACURRICULARSSTUDENT ORGANIZATIONS"I’ve learned that the Black experience is multifaceted as aresult of participating in Black organizations on campus. Withthis understanding, I was able to form strong bonds andconnections with an amazing and diverse group of peopleduring college."-Ronald Gibson, 2020
BLACK iate 100Black Business Association (BBA)Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS)Minority Engineering Educational Task (MEET)Black Law Students Association (BLSA)pubBLACationsVOICE MagazineRouture MagazineAdvocacyThe National Association for the Advancementancement of ColoredPeople (NAACP)Black Lives Matter RutgerstgersrrsBlack Student Union ing
BLACK STUDENTORGANIZATIONSCulturalAfro-Latinx Student Organization (ALSO)Haitian Association at Rutgers University (HARU)The Organization for African Students and Friends of Africa(TWESE)WanawakeWest Indian Student Organization (WISO)ArtisticVerbal MayhemRU Black AestheticReligiousLiberated Gospel ChoirA-LIFE Rutgers
BLACK STUDENTORGANIZATIONSMen's GroupsWomen's GroupsGreek LifeAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
How Is Being Involved With BlackRutgers Beneficial?"It’s opened me to newfriendships, awakened interestsin other fields, and allowed me tofind the balance between socialand academic relationships"-Brianna O, 2021"[By providing] the manyconnections I've gained, thefriends I've made, the resourcesand knowledge I've obtained,and a sense of community."-Alla Rahama, 2021"I" havevve learnedlearnr ed morernr about Blackrehistoryhisi toryisrry and embracedembrar ced morerarre of mymculture.culturer . It isrei so amazingamazaazini g to seeyoungyyoung Black professionalspror ffesrossioi nalsl be solssuccessfulsuccesssssfuf l and alsoalsllso see whatwwhatpeople beforebefof refor me havevveaccomplished.accomplilisliished.dd. It isi veryv ryverempowering.empowew riwerining. AlsoAlsllso I havevve metmanyn likenylikliikeke mindedminiinded people!"-Britney-Brir tneyrie Owusu-DapaaheyOwuw su-Dapwua aah 2021ap2020 102"My participation has madecollege unforgettable. I willnever forget the memories I’vemade and the opportunities I’vehad."-Vanessa Owusu 2021
TIPS & TRICKSHOW TO SURVIVE AT RUTGERSWe asked real Black Rutgers Students for advice!
Upperclassmen Advice to Freshmenand Transfer Students"Make"Mkeconnectioioearlrl" akek connectionsi ns earlyrlyly on.PerfectPerfefeyodytsf ct youry ur studyd habitst thatworkwofoyoTarew rkr best forf r you.y u. TakeT kek carer ofyourselfyorsveyorsbrereksy ursr elf and givev yourselfy ursr elf breaksr akskwhenw en needed"wh"Get a friend that matches yourenergy to the fullest. Someonewho wants to engage andexplore as many things as youdo. You don’t have to be bestfriends and you may not befriends by the time you reachSenior year, but it’s always goodto take your first steps in collegewith a buddy.""Don't be afraid to ask for help!Go to office hours and try tobuild relationships with them, itcan come in handy later forcareer opportunities, orrecommendation letters.""Don’t overwhelm yourself andtake things slow"
Things They Don't Tell You"Classes are harder than peopleexpect"-VO"Do your own research don’talways trust people but beopen to listen to differentopportunities people have andadvice and look for teachersand advisor mentors to getclose with to help"-MM"You"YoY u mayYoa be the onlyayl black personlypersr onrsini youry ur classyos a lot of timessstimi es but youimy uyowillwilwiillll get used to it. TheT e importantThi portantimthingthini g to knowink ow withknw th thiswii isisi that youy uyodo belong and youy u areyor worthrew rth itwojust likelikliikeke everyoneevev ryveryoyone elseelsl e inlsi youry uryoclass."classs ."ss-JF- F-J"The Black population is smallbut it’s powerful. Also financialaid really pulls through, you justhave to be committed andtough to get the money youneed. There are also so manypeople are campus that canhelp you financially, especiallyas a Black student, ask aroundfor them."-AD
Common Safe Spaces On CampusLibrariesPaul Robeson Cultural CenterStudent CentersDining HallsODASISThe GymYour Dorm
joel.plummer@rutgers.edu "Professor Plumber and he helped me with understanding the exact process of how black slavery affects the mind in America. Also Professor Ramsamy who I proposed the idea of black economic freedom and he confirmed my plans as a possibility."-Omankeh J.T. Samura, 2021 Dr. Khan khan@biology.rutgers.edu
