Becoming the Reflection: Exploring the Experiences and Sense of Belonging of Black Women Graduate Students at Indiana University-Bloomington

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Faith Baker
Lauren Harris
Jayla Langford
Macarena Pelaez Salinas

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The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences and sense of belonging of Black Women Graduate Students at Indiana University - Bloomington. This study expects to uplift others in the value and quality of their storytelling as Black women graduate students here at Indiana University. This research is meaningful that positively impacts the community and provides insight on the experiences of Black women graduate students and to offer solutions to better provide for the students. In essence, this study revolves around the raw experiences of Black women graduate students at Indiana University-Bloomington. The study brings to light the urgency to act on basic measures that will create a fair and promising time at graduate school. Action and attention from Indiana University - Bloomington can finally create an ease in the graduate school hurdles for Black women. Lastly, the researchers, as well as the participants, recognize how our journey is paving the way and becoming the reflection for rising Black women graduate students.

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Baker, F., Harris, L., Langford, J., & Pelaez Salinas, M. (2023). Becoming the Reflection: Exploring the Experiences and Sense of Belonging of Black Women Graduate Students at Indiana University-Bloomington. Journal of the Student Personnel Association at Indiana University, 51, 56–73. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/jiuspa/article/view/36187
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