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This dissertation was made possible by my faith in God and the continued love and support of my f... more This dissertation was made possible by my faith in God and the continued love and support of my family. I thank God first and foremost for blessing me with the strength and endurance to carry out this research process. My son motivates me to push forward every day and has given me a purpose for life. My mother and father have always supported me in my endeavors. My stepfather, during his life on earth, gave his heart and believed in me. I know that he is an angel in Heaven and watches over me every day. My grandmother continuously shares her wisdom and rich history of our family and generated my interest in historical studies of the Black experience in the United States. Throughout my work, I have been blessed with supportive friends whom I appreciate and thank. My friends understood when I was unable to talk on the phone or just hang out due to academic commitments. My best friend, Tanya, is always there for me when I need her the most. My "Road-dog," Lenore, with whom I have shared the trials and tribulations of the doctoral process, inspire me to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Faculty members at Rutgers University-Newark have contributed valuable insights to this dissertation. I acknowledge their contributions and express my appreciation to them. First, I express my gratitude and appreciation for Dr. Sadovnik, who was my first professorial contact at Rutgers. He gave me the confidence to pursue this endeavor. My dissertation chair, Dr. Steven Diner, encouraged me to take the leap of faith to complete an historical dissertation. Dr. Arthur Powell challenged me to be a better qualitative thinker. Dr. Jerry Byrd and Dr. Mark Krasovic offered their expertise on historical writing and Dr. Sabrina Chase contributed to the growth of my studies on urban v populations and scientific racism. Finally, I thank the staff at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for assisting with this research and making possible this project with their patience and guidance. This project is the culmination of a 3-year exploration of topics relevant to scientific racism and education of Black Americans on Black history and culture in the cities during the 20th century. vi Table of Contents Title .
This dissertation was made possible by my faith in God and the continued love and support of my f... more This dissertation was made possible by my faith in God and the continued love and support of my family. I thank God first and foremost for blessing me with the strength and endurance to carry out this research process. My son motivates me to push forward every day and has given me a purpose for life. My mother and father have always supported me in my endeavors. My stepfather, during his life on earth, gave his heart and believed in me. I know that he is an angel in Heaven and watches over me every day. My grandmother continuously shares her wisdom and rich history of our family and generated my interest in historical studies of the Black experience in the United States. Throughout my work, I have been blessed with supportive friends whom I appreciate and thank. My friends understood when I was unable to talk on the phone or just hang out due to academic commitments. My best friend, Tanya, is always there for me when I need her the most. My "Road-dog," Lenore, with whom I have shared the trials and tribulations of the doctoral process, inspire me to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Faculty members at Rutgers University-Newark have contributed valuable insights to this dissertation. I acknowledge their contributions and express my appreciation to them. First, I express my gratitude and appreciation for Dr. Sadovnik, who was my first professorial contact at Rutgers. He gave me the confidence to pursue this endeavor. My dissertation chair, Dr. Steven Diner, encouraged me to take the leap of faith to complete an historical dissertation. Dr. Arthur Powell challenged me to be a better qualitative thinker. Dr. Jerry Byrd and Dr. Mark Krasovic offered their expertise on historical writing and Dr. Sabrina Chase contributed to the growth of my studies on urban v populations and scientific racism. Finally, I thank the staff at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for assisting with this research and making possible this project with their patience and guidance. This project is the culmination of a 3-year exploration of topics relevant to scientific racism and education of Black Americans on Black history and culture in the cities during the 20th century. vi Table of Contents Title .