You can write a introduction here
The "Black UM" Group Chat
Table of Contents
Code-switching
Digital vs Physical
What is the "Black UM" group chat?
Conclusion
Comfort of Intercommunication
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The "Black UM" Group Chat
It is a group chat in GroupMe that is composed of Black students at UMiami.
"Safe space for students of color at University of Miami"
This is the caption that describes the group chat as a whole. It outlines the main goal that it pursues and serves as the backbone of its existence
How many members does the group chat have?
Uses
60 150 500 1000
Hover to learn more
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Comfort of Intercommunication
"without any means of intercommunication of any kind, there is no real community" -John Swales
In attending a non-HBCU like the University of Miami, Black students are often surrounded by non-Black students. In this. it can be difficult for them to express themselves in the truest ways possible, due to society's lesser perception of Blackness, whether in language, action, culture, etc.
As a result, the connections that Black students make among themselves are valuable to them; not only becuase they are often sparse, but also because they allow them to linguistically and emotionally live in a way that is comfortable for Black people. These connections serve as a break . . .
WHAT IS INTERCOMMUNICATION?
Intercommunition serves as the base that this discourse community is built on as group chats are made for a large number of people to talk to each other
Click to learn more about Swales
“from the White world and a place where they felt comfortable letting their guards down to dress, talk, and socialize in ways that were comfortable and familiar without fear of perpetuating negative Black stereotypes”
-Douglas Guiffrida and Kathryn Douthit
Click to enlarge
More information about UM demographics
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In the "Black UM" group chat, however, Black students do not need to code-switch as everyone in it knows and understands Black Language(BL).
Code-switching for Black Students
Switching language to become more palatable in a specific environment
Language Why? Effect
This screenshot displays the usage of Black Language and the lack of judgement that ensues, creating a safe space.
Digital vs Physical
EXCEPT IT IS NOT LIMITED AT ALL
In addition to the communication that occurs within the group chat, members make efforts to occupy the same physical spaces as well.
“weak ties rather than stronger ties . . . limited . . . by physical proximity"
-Lee et al.
Facial expressions Body Language Tone & Intonation
Despite its prominence, digital communication is seen as inferior to physical communication because it lacks real connection.
Click to enlarge
This screenshot is a representation of a specific criteria of a discourse community:
As a result, the impact of the discourse community on the Black student body may be limited due to its existence as simply a group chat . . .
PARTICIPATORY MECHANISMS
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Conclusion
Considering the small size of the Black student body in comparison to HBCUs, it is important for Black students to connect and the "Black UM" group chat is a simple and easy way to facilitate that connection. Even after only being on campus for a semester, freshmen feel the impact of the group chat. One freshman stated:
Even if just a group chat, "Black UM" is essential for Black comfort on campus It allows Black students to:
- use BL indiscriminantly in a space where it is understood
- exist in a space where the pressure of a White-dominated society does not exist
- create in-person activities to strenghthen the sparsely-populated Black community on campus
“I’d think there was something missing to really unite the black community on campus”-freshman
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thank you!
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You can write a introduction here
The "Black UM" Group Chat
Table of Contents
Code-switching
Digital vs Physical
What is the "Black UM" group chat?
Conclusion
Comfort of Intercommunication
Title 1
The "Black UM" Group Chat
It is a group chat in GroupMe that is composed of Black students at UMiami.
"Safe space for students of color at University of Miami"
This is the caption that describes the group chat as a whole. It outlines the main goal that it pursues and serves as the backbone of its existence
How many members does the group chat have?
Uses
60 150 500 1000
Hover to learn more
Title 1
Comfort of Intercommunication
"without any means of intercommunication of any kind, there is no real community" -John Swales
In attending a non-HBCU like the University of Miami, Black students are often surrounded by non-Black students. In this. it can be difficult for them to express themselves in the truest ways possible, due to society's lesser perception of Blackness, whether in language, action, culture, etc.
As a result, the connections that Black students make among themselves are valuable to them; not only becuase they are often sparse, but also because they allow them to linguistically and emotionally live in a way that is comfortable for Black people. These connections serve as a break . . .
WHAT IS INTERCOMMUNICATION?
Intercommunition serves as the base that this discourse community is built on as group chats are made for a large number of people to talk to each other
Click to learn more about Swales
“from the White world and a place where they felt comfortable letting their guards down to dress, talk, and socialize in ways that were comfortable and familiar without fear of perpetuating negative Black stereotypes”
-Douglas Guiffrida and Kathryn Douthit
Click to enlarge
More information about UM demographics
Title 1
In the "Black UM" group chat, however, Black students do not need to code-switch as everyone in it knows and understands Black Language(BL).
Code-switching for Black Students
Switching language to become more palatable in a specific environment
Language Why? Effect
This screenshot displays the usage of Black Language and the lack of judgement that ensues, creating a safe space.
Digital vs Physical
EXCEPT IT IS NOT LIMITED AT ALL
In addition to the communication that occurs within the group chat, members make efforts to occupy the same physical spaces as well.
“weak ties rather than stronger ties . . . limited . . . by physical proximity"
-Lee et al.
Facial expressions Body Language Tone & Intonation
Despite its prominence, digital communication is seen as inferior to physical communication because it lacks real connection.
Click to enlarge
This screenshot is a representation of a specific criteria of a discourse community:
As a result, the impact of the discourse community on the Black student body may be limited due to its existence as simply a group chat . . .
PARTICIPATORY MECHANISMS
Title 1
Conclusion
Considering the small size of the Black student body in comparison to HBCUs, it is important for Black students to connect and the "Black UM" group chat is a simple and easy way to facilitate that connection. Even after only being on campus for a semester, freshmen feel the impact of the group chat. One freshman stated:
Even if just a group chat, "Black UM" is essential for Black comfort on campus It allows Black students to:
“I’d think there was something missing to really unite the black community on campus”-freshman
Are you interested in learning more about "Black UM"? Click here
Title 1
thank you!