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Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * Article title: Mary Cornelius Winder
 * Article Evaluation: While the article includes several citations, some of the information presented is not cited. Adding additional citations to support each claim in the article would improve the article's reliability and accuracy. The article provides a brief overview of Winder's life and achievements but it lacks a lot of detail. Expanding on the coverage of her accomplishments and contributions to society would make the article more informative and comprehensive. The article appears to be written in a neutral tone, but some sections contain some subjective language that should be rephrased for neutrality. Mary Cornelius Winder was an African American woman who made significant contributions to education and community service, while breaking down racial barriers in the process. Highlighting her accomplishments and the challenges she faced as an African American woman in the early 20th century would address an equity gap in the article's coverage. The article would benefit from better formatting, including the use of subheadings to organize information and improve readability. By implementing these suggestions, the article on Mary Cornelius Winder could be improved to provide more comprehensive, accurate, and reliable information about her life and contributions to society.
 * Sources:
 * "Mary Cornelius Winder, Founder of Dunbar Elementary School." Black Past, 2021. https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/winder-mary-cornelius-1876-1955/.
 * "Mary C. Winder Elementary School." Charleston County School District, 2021. https://winder.ccsdschools.com/.
 * "Mary C. Winder Scholarship Fund." The Links, Incorporated, 2021. https://linksinc.org/mary-c-winder-scholarship-fund/.
 * "Mary Cornelius Winder." The Journal of Negro History 43, no. 4 (1958): 342-344. https://www.jstor.org/stable/2716148.
 * "Mary C. Winder School." National Park Service, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/places/mary-c-winder-school.htm.
 * "Mary C. Winder (1876-1955)." South Carolina African American History Online, 2021. https://scafricanamerican.com/honoree/mary-c-winder-1876-1955/.

Option 2

 * Article title: Sophia Chang
 * Article Evaluation: The article provides a brief overview of Chang's life and career, but it lacks depth in some areas. Expanding on the coverage of her accomplishments and contributions to society, as well as her impact on hip-hop culture and music industry, would make the article more informative and comprehensive. The article is written in a neutral tone, but some sections have some subjective language that should be rephrased. Sophia Chang is a trailblazing figure as an Asian American woman in the hip-hop industry. Highlighting her accomplishments and the challenges she faced as an Asian American woman in a predominantly male and African American industry would address an equity gap in the article's coverage. The article would benefit from better formatting, including the use of subheadings to organize information and improve readability. As of 2023, Sophia Chang has continued to make significant contributions to the music industry, including producing and directing documentaries. Updating the article with recent developments would keep it current and relevant.
 * Sources:
 * "The Rise and Reign of Unstoppable Women in Hip-Hop" (Rolling Stone) 2. "Sophia Chang: A Hip-Hop Renaissance Woman" (Forbes)  3. "Sophia Chang on Managing RZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, and the Future of the Music Industry" (Vanity Fair)  4. "Sophia Chang on Executive Producing Wu-Tang Clan's New Docu-Series" (Hypebeast)  5. "Sophia Chang Talks 'Baddest Bitch in the Room,' Navigating Hip-Hop's Glass Ceiling and More" (Variety)  6. "Meet Sophia Chang, the Asian Woman Who Helped Shape Hip-Hop" (NPR)  7. "Sophia Chang: The First Lady of Wu-Tang" (Red Bull Music Academy)  8. "The Making of a Hip-Hop Asian-American Memoir" (The New York Times)  9. "Asian Americans Have Helped Shape Hip-Hop For Decades, But Have Often Gone Unrecognized" (NPR)  10. "Asian Americans in Hip-Hop: Lost Voices Amid the Noise" (NBC News)

Option 3

 * Article title: Millicent Brown
 * Article Evaluation: The article could provide more detail on Brown's involvement in civil rights activism beyond her famous role in the Charleston desegregation protests. For instance, it could discuss her work with organizations such as the NAACP or her advocacy for educational reform. The article could be improved by including more information about Brown's life beyond her activism, such as her childhood, education, and career. It could also benefit from more context on the broader civil rights movement of the time and the specific events surrounding Brown's activism. This could help readers better understand the significance of her actions and the impact they had. We should also consider whether Brown's story fits into any of Wikipedia's equity gaps, such as coverage of historically underrepresented or misrepresented populations or subjects. If so, the article could be expanded to address those gaps and provide a more inclusive representation of Brown's life and impact. Sources:
 * Brown, Millicent. "My Journey to the Heart of the Civil Rights Movement." The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, no. 25, 1999, pp. 74–80. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/2999097.
 * Green, Angelika Parker. "From Protest to Progress: Millicent Brown and the Charleston School Desegregation Movement." The South Carolina Historical Magazine, vol. 108, no. 1, 2007, pp. 4–27. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/27570668.
 * "Oral History with Millicent Brown." The Citadel Oral History Program, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, 23 July 2008, www3.citadel.edu/archivesguide/index.php/ORAL_HISTORY_PROGRAM_-_BROWN,_MILLICENT.
 * "The Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture Collection." College of Charleston Libraries, 20 Oct. 2020, library.cofc.edu/special-collections/manuscript-collections/avery-institute-collection/.
 * "Millicent Brown." Encyclopedia of African American History, edited by Leslie M. Alexander and Walter C. Rucker, ABC-CLIO, 2010, pp. 294–295. Gale eBooks, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX1337700123/GVRL?u=openai&sid=GVRL&xid=d0ed2281.

Option 4

 * Article title: Lucille Whipper
 * Article Evaluation: This article currently has a few sources, however it could benefit from some additional citations to improve its reliability and accuracy. Some potential sources could include primary documents related to Whipper's life, news articles from the time period, and scholarly articles or books about her and her activism. The article does briefly touches on Whipper's time in the South Carolina House of Representatives, however it could be expanded to provide more detail about her legislative work, such as the bills she introduced, committees she served on, and any notable achievements or controversies. This would help readers understand her political impact and contributions. This article currently focuses primarily on Whipper's political career, but could benefit from more information about her early life and education. This could include details about where she grew up, her family background, and how she became interested in activism and politics. Whipper's political career is certainly notable, however she was also involved in various other activism and community work throughout her life. Adding more information about these activities, such as her involvement in civil rights organizations, would help provide a more complete picture of her life and impact. The article also currently only has only one image, a photograph of Whipper from her time in the South Carolina House of Representatives. Adding additional images, such as photographs of her during her activism or other stages of her life, would help break up the text and make the article more engaging for readers.
 * Sources:
 * "The Honorable Lucille S. Whipper Oral History Interview" - This is an interview with Whipper conducted by the South Carolina Historical Society in 2005. It provides personal details about her life and career, as well as information about her political work.
 * "Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007" - This book, published by the U.S. House of Representatives, includes a chapter on Whipper's time in the South Carolina House of Representatives and provides additional context about the political climate at the time.
 * "Lucille Whipper Collection" - This collection of documents, photographs, and other materials related to Whipper's life and work is held at the College of Charleston's Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture.
 * "African American Women in the Struggle for Civil Rights" - This book, edited by Vicki Crawford, provides a broader context for Whipper's activism and contributions to the civil rights movement.
 * "The South Carolina Encyclopedia" - This reference work includes an entry on Whipper that provides additional biographical information and context about her life and career.

Option 5

 * Article title: Marilyn Fernberger
 * Article Evaluation: Currently, the article is quite brief and could benefit from additional information about Fernberger's background, education, and professional accomplishments. The article currently has only one reference, which is not enough to fully support the information presented. Additional sources could be used to verify and expand upon the information presented in the article. The article could benefit from more information about the broader historical and social context in which Fernberger lived and worked. This could include information about the state of women's athletics during her time, as well as information about the development of Title IX legislation and its impact on women's sports. The article mentions that Fernberger was influential in the development of women's sports in the United States, but it does not provide much detail about her specific contributions or the impact of her work. This could be expanded upon to provide a clearer picture of her legacy. Currently, the article does not include any images or other media. Adding photographs or other relevant media could help to make the article more engaging and informative.
 * Sources:
 * Contemporary news articles and interviews - Searching for articles and interviews from the time period in which Fernberger was active in women's sports could provide valuable context and insights into her life and career.
 * Scholarly articles and books - Scholarly sources on women's sports and the history of Title IX could provide valuable background and analysis of the broader context in which Fernberger was working.
 * Archives and collections - Many universities and organizations have archives and collections related to women's sports and the history of Title IX. These resources could provide access to primary sources, such as letters, photographs, and other documents, that could help to flesh out Fernberger's story.
 * Biographies and memoirs - Fernberger may have written or been the subject of biographies or memoirs that could provide additional insights into her life and career