Exploring African-American History and Social Equity
Timeline
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June 23, 2025Experience start
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June 24, 2025Topic Selection & Research Plan
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July 1, 2025Annotated Bibliography & Working Thesis
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July 8, 2025Draft Section Submission & Feedback
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July 15, 2025Final Report & Individual Reflection
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July 19, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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June 23, 2025Experience start
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June 24, 2025Topic Selection & Research Plan
Each group identifies a focused theme (e.g., key legislation, court rulings, women in the movement, cultural transformations) and submits a one-page plan outlining:
– Guiding research questions
– Division of labor
– Preliminary source list
Deliverable: Group topic proposal and research plan.
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July 1, 2025Annotated Bibliography & Working Thesis
Groups compile an annotated bibliography of 5–7 core sources and submit a 300–500 word summary stating their main argument or narrative arc.
Deliverable: Annotated bibliography + working thesis summary.
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July 8, 2025Draft Section Submission & Feedback
Each group submits a full draft (800–1,000 words) of their assigned section. Drafts are exchanged between groups for structured peer feedback using an instructor-provided rubric.
Deliverable: Draft section + peer feedback form.
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July 15, 2025Final Report & Individual Reflection
Groups revise and finalize their section for inclusion in the full collaborative report. Each student also submits a 500-word reflection addressing:
– What they learned
– Challenges faced
– Skills acquired
– Aspects they enjoyed
Deliverables: Final integrated report + individual student reflections.
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July 19, 2025Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Community engagement Education History Social justice Gender studiesSkills
No skills listedThis experience is designed for students enrolled in the CAP 200: Bronx Beautiful course at Hostos Community College. The course equips learners with domain-specific knowledge and AI literacy skills, enabling them to produce high-quality reports on complex social issues. Students will apply their understanding of community engagement, environmental justice, and historical analysis to collaborate with an organization focused on advancing social equity. Through this project, students will gain practical experience in researching and presenting historical narratives with clarity and cultural sensitivity.
Learners
- A well-researched brief on African-American history from the 1960s to the present.
- A detailed report on landmark civil rights legislation and Supreme Court rulings.
- An analysis of the roles of women in the Civil Rights Movement.
- A cohesive final document synthesizing multiple perspectives on social equity.
- A presentation summarizing key findings and recommendations.
Project timeline
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June 23, 2025Experience start
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June 24, 2025Topic Selection & Research Plan
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July 1, 2025Annotated Bibliography & Working Thesis
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July 8, 2025Draft Section Submission & Feedback
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July 15, 2025Final Report & Individual Reflection
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July 19, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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June 23, 2025Experience start
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June 24, 2025Topic Selection & Research Plan
Each group identifies a focused theme (e.g., key legislation, court rulings, women in the movement, cultural transformations) and submits a one-page plan outlining:
– Guiding research questions
– Division of labor
– Preliminary source list
Deliverable: Group topic proposal and research plan.
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July 1, 2025Annotated Bibliography & Working Thesis
Groups compile an annotated bibliography of 5–7 core sources and submit a 300–500 word summary stating their main argument or narrative arc.
Deliverable: Annotated bibliography + working thesis summary.
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July 8, 2025Draft Section Submission & Feedback
Each group submits a full draft (800–1,000 words) of their assigned section. Drafts are exchanged between groups for structured peer feedback using an instructor-provided rubric.
Deliverable: Draft section + peer feedback form.
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July 15, 2025Final Report & Individual Reflection
Groups revise and finalize their section for inclusion in the full collaborative report. Each student also submits a 500-word reflection addressing:
– What they learned
– Challenges faced
– Skills acquired
– Aspects they enjoyed
Deliverables: Final integrated report + individual student reflections.
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July 19, 2025Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
- Develop a report on the impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on modern social policies.
- Create a brief analyzing the significance of key Supreme Court rulings related to civil rights.
- Research and document the contributions of women leaders in the Civil Rights Movement.
- Produce a historical overview of African-American activism in the Bronx from the 1960s to today.
- Compile a resource guide for educators on teaching African-American history with a focus on gender and racial justice.
- Design an educational workshop outline for community organizations on the history of civil rights legislation.
- Analyze the evolution of public education policies in relation to African-American history and social equity.
- Prepare a multimedia presentation on the intersection of environmental justice and civil rights in the Bronx.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Timeline
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June 23, 2025Experience start
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June 24, 2025Topic Selection & Research Plan
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July 1, 2025Annotated Bibliography & Working Thesis
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July 8, 2025Draft Section Submission & Feedback
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July 15, 2025Final Report & Individual Reflection
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July 19, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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June 23, 2025Experience start
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June 24, 2025Topic Selection & Research Plan
Each group identifies a focused theme (e.g., key legislation, court rulings, women in the movement, cultural transformations) and submits a one-page plan outlining:
– Guiding research questions
– Division of labor
– Preliminary source list
Deliverable: Group topic proposal and research plan.
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July 1, 2025Annotated Bibliography & Working Thesis
Groups compile an annotated bibliography of 5–7 core sources and submit a 300–500 word summary stating their main argument or narrative arc.
Deliverable: Annotated bibliography + working thesis summary.
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July 8, 2025Draft Section Submission & Feedback
Each group submits a full draft (800–1,000 words) of their assigned section. Drafts are exchanged between groups for structured peer feedback using an instructor-provided rubric.
Deliverable: Draft section + peer feedback form.
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July 15, 2025Final Report & Individual Reflection
Groups revise and finalize their section for inclusion in the full collaborative report. Each student also submits a 500-word reflection addressing:
– What they learned
– Challenges faced
– Skills acquired
– Aspects they enjoyed
Deliverables: Final integrated report + individual student reflections.
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July 19, 2025Experience end