SILVER MOORE

234 Wilson Rd. E407, East Lansing, MI, 48825 | (313)918-4114 | mooresil@msu.edu

EDUCATION Michigan State University Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Concentration: International Journalism Minor in Women and Gender Studies, Concentration Gender, Race, Ethnicity, & History Specialization in African American & African Studies GPA: 3.0 Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2013 AREAS OF ACADEMIC INTEREST Africana Studies, Black Feminism, Gender & Sexuality, Media Representation of Race, Intersectionality RELEVANT COURSEWORK Introduction to Mass Media Gathering and Writing News International Journalism Writing and Reporting News Research in Black Diaspora Studies Transnational Black Feminisms Readings in African American Lit History of Sexuality since 18th Cen African American History since 1876 RESEARCH EXPEIRENCE Women in Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop Feminism, and the Hip-Hop Generation
This literature revise explores the usage of hip hop as a means to discussing gender issues and as being a valuable device towards presenting and teaching feminist ideas.

We Too Are the Revolution: Black Female Radicalism in the Civil Rights & Black Power Eras
This article examines Black female radical activism within the Civil Rights and Black Power Eras through examining the masculine fetishizing of radicalism, politics of respectability and Black Feminist Politics. Paper presented at the Michigan State University, University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) 2012

Resistance & Activism: Black South African Lesbian Response to Corrective Rape
This paper looks at the practice of corrective rape an act of gender-based violence and sexual-orientation-based violence against same-gender-loving women in South Africa Expected paper presentation at the Michigan State University, University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) 2013

The Policing of Black Womens Bodies In Hip-Hop Culture

In this paper explores the ways in how are shaming practices employed on Black female sexuality within hip-hop culture. It also look at how notions of sexuality present within hip-hop manifest themselves within the lives of hiphop generationers and the generation of mainstream hip-hop.

UNIVERSITY INVOLVEMENT/ ACTIVITIES BLACK STUDENT ALLIANCE PRESIDENT Fall 2012-Present Organize and implement Summer Training Retreat Communicate with organizations requesting funding allocations Supervisory role of all Executive Board positions to ensure all executive members are performing expected duties

SILVER MOORE
234 Wilson Rd. E407, East Lansing, MI, 48825 | (313)918-4114 | mooresil@msu.edu

Submit and present reports at all Executive Board meetings and general business meetings Served as the Vice President Fall 2011-Spring 2012

>56 INTIATIVE FOUNDER Fall 2012-Present >56 this a program initiative to improve the graduation and retention rates of Black/African-American students at Michigan State University. The most recent graduate rate report, released earlier this Fall, noted that o ne average 56% of Black students graduated in a period of six years. This is significantly lower than the 76% six year graduation rate for the overall population. There are 5 key components of >56 which seek to address academic achievement, community engagement, academic preparation, financial assistance, and celebration of academic success. MSU BLACK UNITY MOVEMENT FOUNDING MEMBER Fall 2011-Spring 2012 A collaborative initiative between members of the MSU Black Student Alliance, African Student Union, and Caribbean Student Association to promote Pan-Africanism and unity amongst MSU community members of African descent READY TO ACHIEVE MENTORING PROGRAM MENTOR Fall 2009-Summer 2010 Assist students in afterschool career- focused mentoring program for at-risk youth Build positive and supportive relationships by planning and participating in activities together Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them THE ADVANTAGE PROGRAMING DIRECTOR Fall 2011-Spring 2012 Develop and implement weekly retention programs Keep a log of all activities and develop weekly reports Utilize social media and develop flyers and other promotional materials LEADERSHAPE INSTITUTE LEADERSHAPE GRADUATE Spring 2012 Participated in a week long camp that focused on inclusive leadership, leading with integrity, community, and vision. WORK EXPEIRENCE ELIXHER CORRESPONDING WRITER & SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN Fall 2012-Present Write stories about news, culture, politics, and commentary as it relates to the larger context of the black queer female-identified community and that critically and intelligently examine relevant issues

SILVER MOORE
234 Wilson Rd. E407, East Lansing, MI, 48825 | (313)918-4114 | mooresil@msu.edu

Maintain and manage ELIXHER Twitter and Tumblr accounts MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY LESBIAN BISEXUAL GAY TRANSGENDER RESOURCE CENTER STUDENT INTERN Fall 2012-Present Programming for the Intersections Project, a program to support queer students of color MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF CULTURAL & ACADEMIC TRANSITIONS INTERCULTURAL AIDE Fall 2012-Present Aid freshman, transfer students, international students, and students of color in making successful social, cultural, and academic transitions at Michigan State University Facilitate activities to bring together student of various backgrounds to discuss issues of class, religion, race, gender, and ethnicity Conduct regular visitations with residents (approximately 200) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA PAN-AFRICAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURAL CENTER INTERN Summer 2012 Arrange and facilitate undergraduate student workshops Organize community outreach activities Assist in documentation and archiving of Museum language and culture materials, texts, and artifacts SINAI-GRACE HOSPITAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS INTERN Summer 2011 Facilitate and coordinate health fairs, injury prevention programs, other community events Develop workshop materials and curriculum JACQUELINES SWEET SERENITY MANAGER Summer 2009 Present Public relations duties including the utilization social media outlets and development of promotional material Event planning and facilitation Delegate task and responsibilities to staff members MEMBERSHIPS National Association of Black Journalists