In a virtual conference last month, UVI undergraduate student Maribel Cruz-Guadeloupe was selected by the National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) to present two research proposals at their 25th annual conference. Cruz, who is currently pursuing an associate of arts degree in criminal justice was granted the opportunity to present two research proposals that focused on Hispanic and Latino studies.
Her research proposals were entitled: "Racism, Prejudice and Discrimination by Simply Looking at skin color, linguistics, and place of origin."
"Linguistic Socialization and Cultural Identity for Hispanic students at an HBCU: 'Watch es ran es you mi son, Waah wrong wid yuh mi son". Cruz received widespread accolades from participants and attendees for her research. Cruz received widespread accolades from participants and attendees for her research.
Thank you so much for sharing Maribel, said Dr. Karen B. Moore, retired professor of Spanish at Xavier University of Louisiana. Following the virtual presentations of Cruz, Dr. Moore added, "She was outstandingly victorious in both her presentations, which was very daring and commendable for a first-time presenter."
Established in 1957, NAAAS is the flagship membership organization devoted to enhancing the exchange of information about Africa.
For more information, contact Dr. Sharon Albert-Honore at sharon.honore@uvi.edu