Seinquis Slater
E-mail: seinquis@gmail.com
Major: Sociology
Expected Graduation Date: May 2011
Organizations & Activities:
• Student Government
• University Curriculum Committee
• University Essential Studies Committee
• Alpha Chi Omega sorority
• UND Panhellenic Council
• North Dakota Student Association
Honors & Awards:
• Ronald McNair Scholar
• 2009 ALANA Hope Award Recipient
• Emerging Leaders Legacy Award
Conferences:
McNair Conference, November, 2009
About me: I am currently a sophomore at UND, majoring in Sociology with minors in Political Science and Communication. I am from Fort Walton Beach, FL, but was raised in Minot, ND and have lived in North Dakota since 1996. Some of my interests and hobbies include traveling, playing volleyball, meeting new people, and keeping up my involvement on campus!
Abstract
Interracial dating has not always been highly accepted in society, but is becoming more accepted today. Due to the increasing percentages of interracial relationships, in particular black-white relationships, it’s important to understand the experiences of such couples that determine the stability, satisfaction, happiness, and/or quality of the relationship. Living in a predominately white society could also impact the overall success of such relationships. By evaluating the experiences of college students who’ve been in such relationships and live in a predominately white city, I will discuss my findings on the experiences of the individuals in these types of relationships.