User talk:KyraWilson

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If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me on my talk page. Adam (Wiki Ed) (talk) 19:10, 27 January 2017 (UTC)

Wikipedia Proposals

1.Ella Hill Hutch: Ella relates to the class in that she was the first African-American woman to be elected as a board supervisor for California. During the time, this was a progressive move, especially since Hutch was both black and a female-a Double Jeopardy. Her Wikipedia page suffers from being incomplete with only about one paragraph of information and only one reference. The article could use more detailed information in order to create a full article. Also, the addition of more than one reliable resource could also help with this process. If possible, I would write about Ella's background and how that led to her future and the impact she made within the minority community.

2.Fred Hampton Jr. : Fred was an African-American political activist who was the most likely involved in the Black Liberation Movement. The page, sadly, has been flagged due to it being written improperly. The article needs more information as far as his background, purpose, methods and actions used within the movement. Basically his stance during his time. The stub does not delve into Hampton’s story, but instead mentions more about him being a legacy and how he lived up to that. The article just needs to approach more of Hampton Jr.’s history and not his father’s. The page could use the idea of maybe Hampton Jr.'s contribution to the liberation movement as well as what he faced during the time, people he formed alliances with, or interviews/talks, etc.

3.A Place of Rage: This was a film made to be an exclusive look at some of the most prominent issues-those that correlate to the four theories discussed in the class. The article is very short, and concise, possibly due to very little coverage. If possible, the stub needs to be detailed, possibly lengthened into various perspectives of the film, such as the perspective of the interviews or topics approached. I would add sections referring to the major topics discussed within the film and the detailed evidence they used in order to get their point across.

4.Avery Alexander: Alexander was a Louisiana civil rights activist leader and politician. He is relevant to the class in that he is another political leader who wanted to represent the marginalized and misrepresented. However, his Wikipedia page does not represent him well. The page is very short and in much need of expansion. The referencing is also in need of correction. Also the subheadings could be fixed and involve more of his life, life goals, and actions.KyraWilson (talk) 16:25, 17 February 2017 (UTC)

This would be a good topic to cover. I think that we always focus on a few prominent leaders in black America, so it would be good to introduce other leaders in our community. Briannahouston (talk) 21:44, 23 February 2017 (UTC)

I think avery alxander would be a great topic to diccuss because I feel it's so much info that many people doesn't know about him including me. I feel this is interesting because think might not only help me but also help you while doing so. when people think of african american activist the names that typically come to mind is martin luther king,rosa parks, and different people such as that.-by marquez hills

Kyra, I like your first proposal more. It's a very interesting topic to say the least. What's noteworthy, and also disturbing, is that this is a government official with no information on it. So, from a personal point of view, I think it's very necessary to expand more on African American women's role in leadership in government. In the words of Dj Khaled, "they don't want to have information online about her; So, we have to put some information up on her". -Ammiel — Preceding unsigned comment added by Awilli94 (talk • contribs) 16:41, 24 February 2017 (UTC)

Leader & Outline for Ella Hill Hutch

     Ella Hill Hutch (June 9,1923-February 25,1981) was the first African American woman to serve on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors(1977). 
     Hutch took part in many offices before her service on the Board in 1977. She started her career among the International Longshore and Warehouse Union for 25 years and then branched off and began to become politically active. She took part in several councils and boards, including the Democratic County Central Committee in 1966, the Fillmore Tenants Council, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Board (1974) and the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (late 1970s). She  took public office in 1977 as a San Francisco Board of Supervisor for District 4, and later citywide. She focused on government-financed housing and public transportation. 

Ella served in office from 1977 until 1981, where here time was cut short due to her early death due to natural causes. The Mayor, Dianne M. Feinstein said: “ She was a warm woman who cared very much about the city and its people.” In tribute, a community center was built in the Fillmore area to honor her.

Outline:

1.Early life

   1.1 Early Career

2.Public Office

   2.1 Democratic County Central Committee 
   2.2 Bay Area Rapid Transit District 
   2.3 Supervisor 

3.Legacy

   3.1 Politics 
   3.2 Tributes

KyraWilson (talk) 01:19, 19 March 2017 (UTC)

Early Life

1.1 Early Career

Ella Hill Hutch was born in Lakeland, Florida in 1923. She was the seventh of twelve children born to a pastor and his wife. After World War II, Hutch decided to move to San Francisco, California. There, she joined the International Longshore and Warehouse Union during and worked as a Secretary and switchboard operator for the Union for the next twenty-five years. In 1960, Ella aligned herself with Bob Slattery to create the San Francisco Branch of CORE (Congress of Racial Equality).

Public Office

2.1 DCCC

Regarding public office, Ella held positions in many different committees. In 1966, she became a part of the Democratic County Central Committee, the governing body of the Democratic Party.

2.2 BART

In 1974, she became the first woman elected to the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Rapid Transit. She specifically dealt with the public transportation of the city. During this time, she also was a member of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. She was an active member in both Boards until 1977, when she was elected to the Board of Supervisors.

2.3 Supervisor

In the year of 1977, Ella Hill Hutch became the first African American woman (the second African American) who was given a seat on the San Francisco Branch of the Board of Supervisors. She represented District 4, and later she represented the city. Her campaign focused on low-housing and transportation. She served in office from 1977-1981.

Legacy

3.1 Tribute

Ella Hill Hutch's time in office abruptly ended due to her early death of natural causes. Mayor Dianne M. Feinstein said, "She was a warm woman who cared very much about the city and its people." In tribute to the first African American female supervisor, a community center was built in San Francisco, California in her honor.

Comments from Dr. O

The progress on the page looks great. Don't forget to go back and complete the training modules you missed. Mosterbur (talk) 14:23, 24 April 2017 (UTC)Mosterbur