The Role of Extended Families in
Black Culture : 5 page essay exploring the role of the extended family in Black
families. Anecdotes as well as formal research studies are reported. The importance of the
extended family which includes blood-related and nonblood-related persons cannot be
overestimated for the African-American family particularly in helping the youth deal with
prejudice. Bibliography lists 5 references. Blackfam.wps
African - Americans in American Politics
: A comprehensive, analytical 20 page discussion of the role that African-Americans
have played in U.S. sociopolitics. Concepts such as Black nationalism (among others) and
multiculturalism are explored. Bibliography lists at least 15 sources. Afropoli.wps
An Africana Philosophy ? : A 5
page, comprehensive essay discussing whether or not it is possible to have a unified
"Africana philosophy" in a world where African-Americans have been so greatly
dispersed. No Bibliography. Afrophil.wps
Deracialization in Black Politics :
A 5 page analysis of the political strategy of deracialization as it is used in black
political campaigns. This term refers to the refers to the conduction of a political
campaign by a black candidate in which racial issues and themes are minimized thereby
appealing to more white voters. The writer discusses the implications of this strategy and
its relationship to traditional black politics. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Polblack.wps
African-Americans & Irish Americans/Views
: A 15 page research paper on the reasons why African-Americans and Irish-Americans
each have different, opposing views of Affirmative Action in the United States. The writer
finds that their different backgrounds in this country (i.e. slavery vs. immigration) are
the apparent reasons. Paper is pro-affirmative action -- Bibliography lists 12
comprehensive sources. Afroiris.wps
Affects Of Racial Stereotypes On Society
: 5 pages in length. Society has been struggling to overcome centuries of racism,
racial conflicts and racial polarization. There is virtually no segment of society that is
not affected by racial stereotypes, which are oversimplified or mistaken attitudes,
opinions or judgments. From school children to the workplace, from the entertainment
industry to the sports world, racial stereotypes are an integral part of society's
framework. Indeed, a perfect society would reflect an attitude of equality -- rather than
one of segregation -- toward the myriad ethnicities that exist in today's world; however,
as much as humanity has moved away from racism, there have been just as many issues that
have stalled its continuation. The writer discusses how racial stereotypes affect society.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. RacialSt.wps
"The Autobiography Of An
Ex-Colored Man" By James Weldon Johnson : In 5 pages the author discusses
"The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man" by James Weldon Johnson. The author
attempts to show how "passing" is destructive in that it prevents the narrator
from finding his identity. He does not know if he belongs in the category of black or
white. No additional sources cited. Excolor.wps
Why People Support Affirmative Action :
A 15 page paper presenting a literature review and an abbreviated survey-based research
seeking attitudes and reasons why Affirmative Action policies appear to be ingrained
forever in our society. Research findings indicate that while individuals, both African
American and white, believe that the very program tends to extend racial discrimination
rather than alleviate it, none wants to be accused of being either "racist" or
uncaring regarding the fate of others. The sample is a limited number of women equally
divided according to race; the findings indicate that further research is warranted.
Bibliography lists 16 sources. Whysuppo.wps
An Overview of Affirmative Action : This
11 page report discusses the history of affirmative action, the arguments surrounding it
and possible solutions to some of the conflicts attached to the issue. The report also
emphasizes the employment opportunities and lack thereof for African Americans that was a
major factor in the development and support of affirmative action programs. Bibliography
lists 9 sources. Affover.wps
Affirmative Action / Do We Really Need It ?
: A 16 page exploration of three decades of Affirmative Action policies. Includes the
pro's and con's of Affirmative Action and an examination of current public sentiment
towards these policies. Bibliography lists several sources. Afact.wps
Origins & History Of Affirmative
Action : A 10 page paper discussing the origins of affirmative action, how it has
changed and why it has changed to incorporate women, various minorities other than African
Americans, and the disabled. A section discussing the history of affirmative action as it
originally pertained to the African Americans is discussed followed by a section which
detail some of the particulars involved within different considerations such as the
disabled. Essentially, affirmative action is an issue which, while originally addressing
the needs of the African American, is necessary for all minorities and such the program
and the initiatives that have been a result of the affirmative action are a natural
progression in furthering protection of minorities. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Oriaff.wps
Affirmative Action : A 5 page paper
that provides an overview of the issues regarding Affirmative Action as presented by two
different authors, liberal economist Barbara Bergmann ("In Defense of Affirmative
Action") and conservative historian Thomas Sowell ("Civil Rights:
Rhetoric or Reality"). This paper demonstrates the complexity of the issues
related to the Affirmative Action debate. No additional sources cited. Affbook.wps
Affirmative Action # 3 :
This 4 page paper argues against affirmative action programs, with particular reference to
1996 legislation that sparked recent controversy. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Afact2.wps
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Employment : In 5 pages, the author discusses affirmative action and equal
opportunity employment. Examples of both policies are discussed. Bibliography lists 7
sources. Affequal.wps
In Defense of Affirmative Action : A 6
page research paper which argues that affirmative action programs are still needed and
useful for providing equal educational and employment opportunities to women and
minorities. The writer states all of the major arguments against affirmative action, and
then shows, through an historical and demographic context, why these arguments simply do
not hold up as legitimate reasons for ending affirmative action. Bibliography contains 6
sources. Defaff.wps
Richard Rodriguez on Affirmative Action :
A 4 research paper that looks specifically at Rodriguez's autobiography, Hunger of
Memory, in order to analyze his opinions on affirmative action. Rodriguez has a unique
ability to see minority issues from a slightly different perspective. This perspective is
enlightening even if one does not agree with his conclusions. For instance, Rodriguez is
opposed to affirmative action even though he admits that such social action programs
benefited him throughout his academic career. The writer demonstrates that it is
Rodriguez's views on class inequality rather then racial inequality that is at the basis
of his philosophy. Quotations from the source. Bibiliography lists book itself as only
source. Richrod.wps
Affirmative Action Has Always Existed For Whites
In America : 3 pages in length. The American white race has always been afforded
the benefits of affirmative action, which has not set well with those of other ethnic
backgrounds. Without having been formally established, this unwritten Caucasian preference
has not only established a significant separation between and among the races, but it has
also created deep-seated resentment from the African-American point of view. The writer
discusses how Ellis Cose's book entitled "The Rage Of A Privileged Class"
directly addresses these issues in such a way as to point out the considerable
discrepancies with regard to Caucasian preferential treatment. No additional sources
cited. Eliscose.wps
Racial Discrimination in the Workplace / Do We
Still Need Affirmative Action ? :
A 9 page research paper examining the continued need for Affirmative Action
policies instituted in the 1960’s. Some authors state that American minorities still
need Affirmative Action’s protection; some state that we have moved beyond the quota
system and that Affirmative Action has outlived its usefulness; and at least one maintains
that the quota system was illegal from the outset and was never supposed to have been an
issue. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Workplac.wps
Reverse Discrimination / A Black
Perspective : An 8 page overview of the effects of Affirmative Action and the
resulting phenomena of reverse discrimination. Concludes that although reverse
discrimination does sometimes occur, it alone is not reason to abolish Affirmative Action
policies. Bibliography lists ten sources. Revdisc.wps
Reverse Discrimination & Conflict Theory
: A 10 page research study that considers the issue of reverse discrimination from a
conflict theory perspective and evaluates the current literature on the subject.
Bibliography lists 11 sources. Revdis2.doc
African-Americans & Racism : A 10
page paper that demonstrates the processes that fhave led to an increase in institutional
racism rather than a decrease. The writer suggests that the decline of Affirmative Action
over the past few years has led to increased support for racial inequities and
demonstrated the lack of equality in housing, employment and educational opportunities for
many Blacks. Bilbiography lists 8 sources. Racism.wps
Affirmative Action & Multiculturalism In
Canada : 14 pages on multiculturalism and affirmative action in Canada. The writer
describes how Canada has just barely begun to recognize the falseness of her perceived
racial harmonies and examines the inherent problems that exist with regard to racial
assimilation in Canada. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Affircan.wps (*See
Law & Legal Systems for more affirmative action papers*).
Lessons On Racial Relations From The US Army
: A 5 page research paper that examines the theories covered in Moskos and Butler's All
That We Can Be: Black leadership and Racial Integration The Army Way that show how the
Army has become a highly integrated organization while still maintaining extremely high
standards of performance. The writer illustrates how their principles can be applied to
the experiences of the University of California in regards to affirmative action.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Armyrace.wps
Educational Imperatives For African American
Boys In Elementary Education :
A 25 page research paper that examines the way in which changes in arrest rates and
crime statistics for African American youth has affected perceptions about boys from this
ethnic group which are then generalized in the classroom to low status positions, low
expectations for academic success, and lack of access to opportunities to achieve
educationally. The paper shows how these issues have been addressed both in the
educational research literature and in interventions in the classroom, and makes the point
that there are, in fact, effective solutions which are not being discussed or addressed as
part of the national public debate on education. Bibliography lists 52 sources. Educaf.wps
The Need For Male Black Teachers In
Elementary Schools : A 5 page essay discussing the need for Black male teachers at
the elementary school level. Teaching does not seem to be a career choice of the
African-American population; currently only 8% of the entire teaching force is
African-American. But Black children need Black teachers, especially male teachers as role
models. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Blakteac.wps
Marriage & African-American Female College
Grads : A 7 research paper which examines the fact that the rates for
African-American marriage have declined over the last several decades. The writer
discusses obvious explanations-such as the declining pool of eligible black men who have
college degrees-but also postulates that there are other reasons which tend to indicate a
cultural diversity between black and white models of family structure. Bibliography lists
6 sources. Afrowome.wps
Social and Political Justice For Blacks In
America : A 4 page research paper on black Americans and their search for
political and social justice. The writer details the history of blacks in America and the
progress made. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Justice.wps
The Concept Of A Middle Class Black America
: A 5 page paper exploring the differences in middle class standards. The writer
examines white middle-America as compared to the black middle class, and shows the
latter's progression. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Blkmddl.wps
(The) Black Panthers : 8 pages about the
Black Panther party of the 1960's and 70's. Discusses their role, their purpose, and the
government's "plot" to exterminate them. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Blackpan.wps
African-American Gangsters In Film /
Yesterday vs. Today : 8 pages in length African-American gangster mentality has
changed much over the past half century. No longer is it the flamboyant, colorful
lifestyle once adopted by shrewd and resourceful businessmen. The black gangster of today
is a confused, angry young man who feels completely justified taking out his aggressions
on innocent bystanders. The writer compares and contrasts the various differences between
these two types of gang members as depicted in the movies Hoodlum and Boyz 'N
The Hood. Bibliography included. Gangster.wps
Barriers Faced by African-Americans In
Professional Sports Management :
This 15 page paper looks at the barriers that have Blacks have faced and continue
to face in working in management roles in professional sports. Bibliography lists 10
sources. Acoach.wps
Black Studies in America : A 10
page research paper on the content and implications of Black studies programs and
departments in American colleges & universities. It is posited that schools in the
south fail to recognize the importance of the discipline whereas schools elsewhere often
lack a defined goal. Beginning with examples from the West Coast, the writer details their
development, strengths and weaknesses while offering suggestions for improvement.
Bibliography lists 11 sources. Blacstud.wps
Minority Internships : A 10 page paper
that demonstrates the importance of minority internships in directing career choices for
minority students. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Intern.wps
Creating a Black Nation : A 6 page paper
that purveys how Black Africans looked at their history of domination realized that this
excluded them from participating in commerce. But the larger picture was one of diversity.
Members of their community are spread around the planet, and this prevented them from
forming a strong Black community. Leaders knew that if they did not change history, that
the global community would continue to exclude and dominate them. Therefore, they began
reclaiming their rightful place by achieving freedom from British rule in Africa,
restructuring their communities in Africa, and by including Blacks from around the world
in their reconstruction under the umbrella of "Pan-Atlantic" and
"Pan-American" movements. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Afronat.wps
African American Cultural Continuity : A
5 page paper which examines African-American cultural continuity and how it has remained
essentially the same since the 1960s. The African-American community is examined from the
inside and outside -- how they regard other cultural groups and how whites and Hispanics
view them. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Contcult.wps
Pan-Africanism/Afrocentric Education : 4
pages in length. Written from a slightly metaphysical perspective, this essay discusses
the importance of Pan-Africanism and Afrocentric education. No Bibliography. Afroamer.wps
Eurocentrism & Afrocentrism /
Contrasting Views and the Significance for Race Relations : An 8 page paper that
considers the differences between Eurocentrism and Afrocentrism and relates them in terms
of the perceptions of Molei Kete Asante and Mary Lefkowitz. This paper demonstrates the
arguments presented by both theorists and then considers their implication for race
relations. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Eurafro.wps
Schizophrenia / Diagnosis Based On Race ? :
The effect of race on the diagnosis of this disorder is discussed in this 10 page paper.
It is asserted that while there exists no biological basis for such, African-Americans are
more frequently [mis]-diagnosed as being schizophrenic. Bibliography lists10 sources. Schizophr.wps
Black Neighbors : A 6 page paper on the
book "Black Neighbors : Race and the limits of reform in the American Settlement
House Movement, 1890-1945," by Elizabeth Lasch-Quinn. Settlement houses were
designed to enable people living in poverty to have access to support and help no matter
what their ethnicity, religious beliefs, or other differences that may be discriminated
against in other areas of society. Lasch-Quinn addresses the issue form a unique
perspective and allows the reader to see another viewpoint, a viewpoint that goes beyond
the surface to the subtle realities of the settlement houses. She discusses the often
misconstrued ideas regarding poverty stricken African Americans. Lasch.wps
Central High School / Landmark Event In The
Civil Rights Movement : A 15 page piece on how the efforts of the black students
at Central High School helped advanced the movement. This paper covers the students'
sacrifice and the effects it had in the courts and on government. Bibliography lists 7
sources. Desegre.wps
The Success Of The Civil Rights Movement : A
5 page research paper that examines the success of the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
The writer argues that this social movement was incredibly successful as it forever
changed American culture and ended officially sanctioned prejudice. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Succiv.wps
Civil Rights : This 5 page paper
compares the civil rights movement of the sixties as with those that occurred during the
earlier part of the century. Figures such as Booker T. Washington and W.E.B.DuBois are
discussed. The September 1998 racial disturbances in New York are used as examples of why
the fight for equality is still not over. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Civrite.wps
The Civil Rights Movement / Its Importance to
Educational Equality : A 3 page overview of the positive results of the Civil
Rights Movement on Education. Identifies bilingual education and the Civil Rights Act as
being perhaps the two most important spin-offs of this movement. Relies heavily on
"Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society" (1998) by Donna Gollnick and
Philip Chinn. No additional sources cited. Eduequa2.wps
President Kennedy’s Civil Rights Legacy
Analyzed : A 5 page paper which questions whether President John F. Kennedy
actually left behind a legacy of civil rights, or if it was merely a facade created to
perpetuate the slain leader’s memory. Specifically considered are whether or not JFK
actually achieved anything in civil rights, why or why not, and the motives behind his
involvement in civil rights. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Jfkcivil.wps
Robert Weisbrot’s "Freedom Bound: A
History of the Civil Rights Movement" : This 3 page report is an overview of
Weisbrot’s chronicle of the major events of America’s civil rights movement.
Bibliography lists 1 source. Freeboun.wps
"Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting
Together In The Cafeteria?" Beverly Tatum’s Views On Addressing Racism In
Children : This 5 page paper considers the major themes in Beverly Tatum’s
work Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? and the argument
presented by Tatum about the initiation of racist perspectives in children and recognizing
this issue as a means of reducing the cultural acceptability of racism. No additional
sources cited. Tatum4.wps
Racial Discrimination And The Public School
System : A 9 page research paper that investigates the effects of the
desegregation laws and actions. The issue is far more complex than just desegregation in
the schools in terms of racial numbers. There is an important issue of achievement. Did
these actions improve the achievement of any of the students? The data are mixed on this
question. The hypothesis for the paper: does racial discrimination still exist in the
schools? is accepted based on the literature review, however, other issues are equally as
important in this question. This paper discusses these and concludes with suggestions for
future studies. The bibliography lists 8 sources. Racial.wps
Blacks Crimes & The Inner-City : 7
page discussing the causal factors of high crime rates among Black adolescents in the
inner-city. Also examines possibilities for change and control. Based upon three pertinent
journal articles- each of which are listed in bibliography. Blakadol.wps
Black Crime and Unfair Sentencing : An
11 page research paper discussing in great detail the subject of blacks who commit crime
and the sentences that they receive. Examines the disparity between white sentencing and
black sentencing--makes strong arguments. Bibliography contains 8 sources. Blackcri.wps
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Minority Women In Criminal Justice Positions
: A 9 page paper in which the writer discusses the success story of Vicki
Miles-LaGrange -- an African-American woman named by Bill Clinton to serve as U.S.
Attorney. Examples of several other such women are provided as well. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Wmncrimj.wps
(The) Emmet Till Trial : A 12 page
research paper on the circumstances and events leading to the murder and the trial. The
writer describes the story of Till, the murder and the trial that followed. This
particular case was a landmark in 20th century history in which law agents attempted to
cover up key elements of the torturous murder of a young Black child. Bibliography lists
10 sources. Emmettil.wps
Environmental Racism & Landfills of the
Inner-City : A 20 page analytical paper examining the idea that large inner-cities
seem to have their sanitation landfills strategically located in and around minority
neighborhoods. A discussion of relevant case law, economic rationale, and environmental
concern is provided. The writer posits that elected officials must take action or be held
responsible for the harmful effects that nearby garbage dumps have upon members of the
African-American and Latino communities. Bibliography lists 19 sources. Garbager.wps
The Fallacy Of Assimilation : A 7 page
research paper that examines the process of assimilation of ethnic groups into mainstream
culture. In recent years, assimilation theory has fallen into disrepute. The writer
explains why this is so and discusses the actual process involved in cultural exchange.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Fallassi.wps
Cultural Assimilation in America / Mission
Impossible : A 9 page research paper includes a 1 page Roman Numeral Sentence
Outline. This paper discusses the myth of successful cultural assimilation among ethnic
groups in the United States today. An argument is presented from the viewpoint that ethnic
groups can never become completely assimilated into American society and culture.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. EthAssim.wps
Discrimination / Cause & Effect : In
6 pages, the writer discusses the cause and effect of discrimination. The Rodney King case
is used as one of the prime examples. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Discking.wps
National Endowment for Black America : A
4 page analytical essay in which the writer argues that a National Endowment for Black
America would be a private institution-the private, race-specific branch of a strategy
whose public branches are race-neutral. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Affirmal.wps
The Roles of African-Americans in Society
: A 5 page research paper examines the views and roles of blacks, especially males, in
society. The focus of the paper is on the media, who have continually stereotyped blacks
in roles which directly affect their self-esteem and sexuality. Bibliography lists several
sources. Afroamec.wps
African Americans & The Media : A 6
page paper discussing the African-American image in relationship to the public and the
media that creates the image. Recent studies are cited which illustrate what the general
population thinks of the African-American, which is usually not correct, much less
flattering. Special attention is paid to the issue of poverty and how the African-American
is often portrayed as being financially lower class. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Afamedia.wps
Social Structure, Race, Class, & Economics
In America : A 7 page essay on socioeconomics in the United States. The writer
feels that even though Black people are regarded as socially equal-- society has still
managed to keep minority races as socio-economically unequal to the middle class.
Race as a social construct is examined as are the demographics of each class. No
Bibliography. Socioeco.wps
Upbringing / Upper vs. Lower Class :
A 3 page essay contrasting and comparing growing up in the upper and lower classes. The
writer focuses on money and spontaneous freedom of actions. No additional sources cited. Uplow.wps
Portrayal of African-Americans in Film : A
comprehensive, analytical 15 page paper on the evolution of African-American in films.
Writer emphasizes the success of many of today’s movies such as those by Spike Lee.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. blackfil.wps
Portrayal of African-Americans in Film #
2: A 6 page essay discussing how African Americans are portrayed in three
semi-related films : Gone With the Wind, Glory, and Hollywood Shuffle. Written from an
Afrocentric perspective. No Bibliography. Blackfi2.wps
Portrayal of African - Americans in Film #
3 : An 8 page paper describing roles that Black Americans have played in films.
The writer traces the type of roles Black actors have had in this century and how those
roles have changed using several films as examples. It is posited that even while Civil
Rights ushered in a new age for minorities and a greatly-improved media role for Blacks,
Hollywood has still, for the most part, continued to rely only upon the portrayal of
stereotypes. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Afrofilm.wps
Separatism / A Legacy 1960-1990 : A 6
page paper on how the 1960s led to the separatism of the 1990s. The writer proves, through
historical, socioeconomic and political perspectives that "the revolutionaries of the
1960s are still stranded on the edge of the abyss and scrambling for ways to keep their
children from falling in. One or more leaders today haven’t the charisma or
opportunity, due to media castration, to lead them. Leadership is coming in the form of
separatism into various cultures. Just as they were then, the boomers are stuck looking
for identity in separatism, and also as they were then, they are the leaders of that
revolution." Bibliography lists 14 sources. 60s.wps
Kenneth O'Reilly’s "Nixon's Piano"
: In 10 pages, the writer provides a critical analysis of "Nixon's Piano" by
Kenneth O'Reilly. Nixon’s Piano essentially looks at the history of racial politics
among American presidents. O'Reilly maps out more than 200 years of the intersection of
race and politics in America -- especially criticizing Nixon’s stance [or lack
thereof] on Civil Rights issues.. No additional sources cited. Nixpiano.wps
Minorities and Technology : A 5 page
paper discussing the roles of blacks and women within technology. The writer addresses the
everchanging issues of women and blacks within the workplace, and the everpresent biases
that keep these groups from advancing with technology. Minortec.wps
Black Sprinters And Performance : A 15
page literature review that is developed to support the thesis that there are racially
specific physiological differences between black and white sprinters that impact athlete
performance. Bibliography lists 21 sources. Sprint.wps
Social Theory & George Caspar Homans : In
11 pages the author discusses social theory. There is and has been continuity in
sociological thinking throughout the years. This is expressed by the views of George
Caspar Homans and several other social theorists. George Caspar Homans is one of the
original social theorists. Bibliography lists 10 sources. HOmans.wps
Slavery & Racism : This 5 page
paper examines the issue of slavery and its connection to racism. Although many assume
that prejudice is an inherent part of slavery, some scholars argue that the institution
was simply a vehicle of economic need. Two articles which tackle this issue are summarized
and compared. A one page outline is also provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources Slavrace.wps
Slavery In Colonial America : A 6 page
paper on slavery in Colonial America in which the writer discusses such concepts as slave
societies, slaves as an economic necessity, etc.; Sections also focus on the hardships
endured by slaves including physical abuse, mental torture, and more. Social and political
issues as they existed are examined in great detail and the paper concludes with words on
how early U.S. political ideology began to attack slavery and plant the seeds for eventual
conflict between the North and South. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Slaveryc.wps
Slave Life in the American Colonies :
This 9 page paper provides a comprehensive overview on slavery in America. One section
explores differences between slaves in the North and South and another looks specifically
at slave families. Much is discussed concerning culture and customs as it existed in
colonial America as pertinent to slavery. A brief history on the inception of slavery in
America is also included. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Slavlife.wps
Blassingame’s "The Slave
Community" / Interpersonal Bonds : A 6 page paper looking at the way
prominent historian John W. Blassingame reinterpreted black history through the use of
authentic slave narratives in this landmark 1972 book. The paper concludes that
Blassingame’s abundant evidence proves the existence of not only strong family ties
but strong community ties as well among the slaves on plantations. Bibliography lists 1
source. Blasing.wps
Slavery In The New World / Work Force :
A 5 page research essay that investigates the reasons Africans came to be exploited as
slave labor. Researchers point to the sugar boom in the Mediterranean and then again in
Brazil, labor shortages and the reliability of black slaves. Both nations owed their
success to black slaves. Their success established the model of labor for a successful
colony. The model was then repeated in developing colonies. Bibliography included. Slave.doc
American Slavery/American Freedom - An
Analysis : A 6 page analysis of Edmund S. Morgan's book American
Slavery/American Freedom: The Ordeal of Colonial Virginia. In this book Morgan
examines the economic and demographic development of early Virginia. The fact that a love
for liberty and equality in the American colonies developed simultaneously with a reliance
on the institution of slavery is the central dichotomy in the study of early American
history. Morgan examines this relation and postulates that the experience of Virginia is
indicative and applicable to the rest of the colonies regarding the issue of slavery. No
additional sources cited. Americans.wps
Debates On The Abolition Of Slavery :
An 8 page paper that defines the hottest event leading up to 1876 to be the debate over
the abolition of slavery, not only on moral grounds, but also on the political grounds of
retaining the union of states. Debate topics include writings and speeches made by Garnet,
Douglass, Garrison, Grimske, Lowell and Walker. The paper concludes with comments around
the Lincoln "house divided" speech, and the Lincoln-Douglas debate of Oct 15
1858. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources. Slavec.wps
Profits & Mortality in the Atlantic Slave
Trade : A 5 page research paper which looks at how conditions on the slave ships
of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries were impacted by the effect of mortality rates
on profitability. The writer demonstrates that while mortality rates remained appallingly
high throughout the period of the Atlantic slave trade, economic considerations did
improve the rate somewhat. Bibliography contains 3 sources. Profmort.wps
The Abolition Of Transatlantic Slave Trade :
A 9 page paper that provides an overview of the systems that supported transatlantic slave
trade and the considers the elements that impacted abolition and its repercussions.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Tradesla.wps
Revolt on the High Seas in the Atlantic Slave
Trade : An 8 page research paper that presents an overview of how resistance was
often staged by captives abducted into slavery. The writer focuses on the Amistad incident
and discusses the effects that this had on the U.S. abolitionist movement and also
possible effects in Africa. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Afrevolt.wps
A Slave Trader’s Tale : This
10 page paper focuses on the original work of the slave trader Captain Theophilus Conneau.
Several issues are addressed including the morality of the institution and its conflict
with religion. The life of Conneau is outlined and the book is discussed in general terms.
The daily life of the slave is explored through this work in addition to other
documentation. Bibliography lists 4 sources Tradtale.wps
Religion And Slavery : An 8 page paper
rationalizing the existence of slavery through religion. In Antebellum times here in
America, slavery was justified through religion in many ways. Even African American
spokesmen often claimed that God sent slavery to the African American in order to teach
them about suffering and truth. The white man used religion as an excuse mainly in the
context that the African American was no more than an animal and as such was entrusted to
them so that the they might teach the African American about religion and the path of
righteousness. This is not to say that this reality was righteous, for it was not, but it
was the excuse many used for the mistreatment and the enslavement of the African American.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Slavargu.wps
Marriages Under Slavery : This 5 page
overview on wedding ceremonies held for slaves in nineteenth century America details
customs such as "jumping the broom." The role of the church is also addressed.
The paper ends with marriage statistics from the time period. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Slavewed.wps
Slavery In New England : A 5 page
analysis of slavery in New England explores assumptions made by Piersen in Black Yankees.
The destruction of black family ties in the eighteenth century is thought to have caused
the failure of blacks to become integrated into the dominant culture. Bibliography lists 3
sources. Slave2.wps
American Life & The Institution Of Slavery
: A 5 page examination of life in America in regard to slavery as evidenced through
the autobiographies of Frederick Douglass and Benjamin Franklin. Bibliography included. Dougfran.wps
An Overview Of Slavery : A 7 page paper
that explores slavery from the Revolution through emancipation. The paper explores the
issue through the political processes and impassioned abolitionist statements that
occurred during those years, including slave revolts, Dred Scott, compromises, a number of
abolitionist statements, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Slavhist.wps
Dred Scott Case Overview and Legacy :
A 6 page research paper on the Dred Scott case. The writer provides a lengthy overview of
the case and posits that it has led to an ongoing legacy of Supreme Court hassles over
states’ rights and the nonexistent "majority rule" question. Bibliography
lists 4 sources. Cndrdsct.wps
Slavery / Differing Viewpoints : A 5
page overview of the issue of slavery and the differing viewpoints surrounding it during
and after the Civil War. Includes an overview of the views of Abraham Lincoln, John C.
Calhoun, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, and W.B. Du Bois. Bibliography lists
four sources. Slavdif.wps
The Realities Of Slavery : A 5
page paper discussing stereotypes of slaves versus the realities of slave life, including
methods of resistance. The writer provides an overview of various misconceptions of slave
life and reasons for slave behavior as well as various forms of resistance. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Realisla.wps
Slavery In The 19th Century South : A 5
page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to slavery in the South in the
19th century, including the fact that slavery was not a monolithic institution, that there
were slaves who owned property, and focuses on the examples provided by Frederick Douglass
and Harriet Jacobs. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Slave19.wps
Slavery / U.S. vs. Caribbean : An 8 page
paper that explores the issue of whether slaves lived under "better" conditions
in either of these countries. The paper shows that the conditions of the slaves was
similar during the years of slavery, and discusses the current debate on the socioeconomic
impacts of slavery in the two areas (U.S./British colonies). The paper posits that the
difference between the two regimes is that in the United States the freed slaves have
educational and economic opportunities not available in the Caribbean. The paper relies
heavily on the experiences of two Black journalists in support of the argument.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Compslav.wps
The Subtle Rebellion Of African Slaves :
5 pages in length. Ever since slavery was a reality, the enslaved Africans fought to find
their way back to freedom. Some methods called for violence; others were more subtle and
intellectual. The writer examines these methods and touches upon the reason violent
uprisings so rarely accomplished their goal. Subtler.wps
Anti-Slave Movements : 11 pages
discussing the anti-slave movements that existed from the late eighteenth through the
mid-nineteenth centuries. Bibliography contains 11 sources. Antislav.wps
The Cause Of The Slave Rebellion Involving
Nat Turner : On August 22, 1831, a band of slaves, led by lay preacher Nat Turner,
entered a house in Southampton County, Virginia and killed five members of a family. This
was the beginning of a slave uprising that was to become known as Nat Turner's rebellion.
This 8 page paper reviews the life of Nat Turner and his role in the rebellion.
Bibliography included. Slvrebel.wps
Oates’ "Fires of Jubilee : Nat
Turner’s Fierce Rebellion" : A 5 page paper on this illuminating
nonfiction analysis of the most famous slave rebellion of the antebellum era. The paper
analyzes the way Oates brings the character of this brilliant, articulate, but tormented
man to life. Bibliography lists two sources. Oates.wps
Secession / Precursor to War :
Scholars may argue forever over the legality of secession, but the fact is that before the
Civil War the vast majority of Americans believed in the dictum set forth in the
Declaration of Independence, that governments derive their just powers from the consent of
the governed, and that forcing the South to remain in the Union was therefore tyrannical
and immoral This 10 page paper presents the argument that the secession was a result of
three major political influences. The issue of States Rights, slavery and the political
agenda presented in the person of Abraham Lincoln. Although the first two were the
presenting problems, the election of Lincoln was the deciding factor to secession.
Bibliography lists 13 sources. Secwar.wps
And the War Came : A 5 page paper
discussing the book, "And the War Came: The North and the Secession Crisis
1860-1861," by Kenneth M. Stampp. In this book the author gives an incredibly
detailed account of the involvement of President Lincoln in relationship to the prevalent
issues at hand during the time of the Civil War. No additional sources are provided. Warcame.wps
Necessities Of War / Civil War & Vietnam
War : A 5 page essay comparing and contrasting some of the many events of
the Civil War and the Vietnam War. Lincoln said that there were necessities of war. What
did he mean? This is the specific question explored in this essay. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Civiet.wps
Civil War Consequences : The
Civil War had little or nothing to do with the freeing of the slaves. It's purpose was
political and profound in the changes it brought to the economic and military policies of
the United States. This is a 5 page paper that examines the actual causes of the Civil
War, the agenda of the Lincoln administration and the consequences of these policies.
Bibliography lists 9 sources. Civcons.wps
The Emancipation Proclamation :
This 10 page paper explores the problems with the Emancipation Proclamation. Events which
led up to the creation of the document and its ultimate effects are noted. Slavery is also
discussed from a Christian perspective. Measures Lincoln could have implemented which
would have been more effective are explored. The paper takes the position that the
proclamation did not free the slaves which is part of the reason why black people in
America continue to be troubled. Bibliography lists 6 sources Emanproc.wps
George Wallace / Both Sides Of The Coin -- The
Civil Rights Movement : A 7 page paper on George Wallace and the role he played in
the civil rights movement. His was a fight to gain office more than that of hatred. He
spoke hatred because people listened. He struggled for segregation and lost but gained
support in his presidential campaigning. He was shot in 1972 and changed his beliefs and
attitudes 100%. He now stands for equality instead of against it. Bibliography lists 8
sources. Wallace.wps
The Thirteenth Amendment / Are All Men
Created Equal ? : This 10 page paper asks whether or not minorities are treated
fairly in America today. The 13th amendment effectively freed the slaves and deemed every
citizen equal to one another regardless of race. The writer takes the stance that the
promises made have not been realized. Solutions are explored and a discussion on the
appropriateness of affirmative action is also included. Bibliography lists 9 sources. 13amend.wps
The Importance Of African-Americans In 18th
Century Virginia : A 3 page review of Michel Sobel's "The World They Made
Together" in which the author argues that slave labor was both unfair and
invaluable at the same time. Sobel primarily discusses the immense contributions that
Black people made in laying a stronger foundation for the United States.-- Full citation
provided for the primary source. Sobel.wps
The Emancipation Proclamation & The Black
Southerner : A 14 page paper discussing the significance of Lincoln’s
document freeing the slaves in the lives of those people whom it most intimately affected.
It traces the historical background of the Proclamation; anti-black feeling before,
during, and immediately after the Civil War; and analyzes what positive effect, if any,
the Proclamation had. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Emancipa.rtf
Emancipation Proclamation : An 8 page
paper detailing many of the events that took place in the development of the Emancipation
Proclamation of 1863. Lincoln was not actually in favor of the federal government becoming
involved in the abolishing of slavery. He had hopes that the individual states would make
an effort on their own and this would eventually influence the South. After some time this
was obviously not to become a reality and he was forced to take a more aggressive action.
This action became concrete with the Emancipation Proclamation. Extensive bibliography
included. Emance.wps
Freedom & Slavery / Is Freedom Really Better?
: A 9 page paper discussing opinions surrounding the issue of freedom as it relates to
all aspects of life in regards to two separate pieces of work. One piece of work is The
Lowell Offering, edited by Benita Eisler, and The Narrative of the Life of
Frederick Douglass, by Frederick Douglass. The Lowell Offering is a book which is a
compilation of narratives by the mill working woman. These women were free and worked for
a wage. In Frederick Douglass’s book he was a slave and later became a free man.
There are many similarities and differences but the question that needs to be addressed
and answered, based on these two works, is whether or not the institution of slavery was
better at taking care of the worker than the industries that offered them jobs. Lowell2.wps
Angela Davis : An 8 page research paper
on the life of the famous activist and civil rights leader. The writer discusses her work,
evolution of viewpoint, and contribution to the movement. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Angelad.wps
Anne Moody / Civil Rights Participant : A
5 page analysis of Moody’s autobiography, Coming of Age in Mississippi. The
writer demonstrates that while this book gives a personal account of Moody’s
involvement with the Civil Rights movement, it can also be seen as a means of
understanding what the general experiences of others who were drawn to this movement. No
additional sources cited. Annem.wps
Anne Moody’s Story - "Coming Of Age
In Mississippi" : A 6 page paper looking at the influence of Anne
Moody’s childhood on the woman and the activist she later became, as chronicled in
her autobiography. The story explains some of the psychological hardships of growing up
poor and black, and shows how Moody turned them into strengths. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Moody5.wps
The Treatment of African-Americans in Pre-
and Post-Civil War America : A 6 page paper briefly examining similarities and
differences in how Blacks were treated in the late 1700’s and through the 19th
century. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Afrtreat.wps
Abandoning The Freed Men - Civil Rights In
The Late 19th Century : A 6 page research paper which discusses the Compromise of
1877. There was an incredibly close Presidential election in which the Democratic
candidate, Tilden, won the popular vote, and the Republican candidate, Rutherford Hayes,
won the electoral college. This threw the race into the House of Representatives to be
decided. The compromise which was worked out gave the election to the Republicans in
exchange for concessions which effectively nullified the Fourteenth and Fifteenth
Amendments, and condemned Blacks to a subordinate role to whites which lasted till the
time of the 1960s Civil Rights movement. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Abanfree.wps
M.L. King’s "Why We Can’t Wait"
: 5 pages worth of notes, analysis, & information pertinent to Martin Luther King
Jr.'s book Why We Can't Wait. No sources are listed. Whywait.wps
The Birmingham Protest : A 12 page
paper discussing the civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama, in April of 1963 and the
history of amendments to the United States Constitution which purported to grant equal
rights to African-American citizens. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Birming.rtf
Civil Rights in the United States :
A brief, 4 page overview of the struggle for civil rights in the United States. Covers
relevant politics and law-making from 1870 to the present. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Civilrig.wps
The Civil Rights Movement in America : A
50 page research paper chronicling in great detail the modern civil rights movement. The
writer describes the historical and political background that led to the formation of the
African-American civil rights movement in the 1950s and traces the movements efforts.
Bibilography lists 12+ sources. Civilri.wps
Civil Rights : This 5 page paper
compares the civil rights movement of the sixties as with those that occurred during the
earlier part of the century. Figures such as Booker T. Washington and W.E.B.DuBois are
discussed. The September 1998 racial disturbances in New York are used as examples of why
the fight for equality is still not over. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Civrite.wps
The Civil Rights Movement / Its Importance to
Educational Equality : A 3 page overview of the positive results of the Civil
Rights Movement on Education. Identifies bilingual education and the Civil Rights Act as
being perhaps the two most important spin-offs of this movement. Relies heavily on
"Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society" (1998) by Donna Gollnick and
Philip Chinn. No additional sources cited. Eduequa2.wps
President Kennedy’s Civil Rights Legacy
Analyzed : A 5 page paper which questions whether President John F. Kennedy
actually left behind a legacy of civil rights, or if it was merely a facade created to
perpetuate the slain leader’s memory. Specifically considered are whether or not JFK
actually achieved anything in civil rights, why or why not, and the motives behind his
involvement in civil rights. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Jfkcivil.wps
Robert Weisbrot’s "Freedom Bound: A
History of the Civil Rights Movement" : This 3 page report is an overview of
Weisbrot’s chronicle of the major events of America’s civil rights movement.
Bibliography lists 1 source. Freeboun.wps
The American Civil Rights Movement /
Philadelphia : A 5 page paper discussing the civil rights movement particularly in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bibliography lists eight sources which are all taken from
newspaper reports. Philly.doc
Civil Rights Movement 1945-1965 : A 5
page paper discussing events of that time period that brought about the civil rights of
African Americans. This time period in history was instrumental in building a foundation
for later achievements and victories within the civil rights movement. President Kennedy
is described and his efforts towards the movement. Also included is Martin Luther King who
was essentially the voice for the civil rights movement. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Civilr3.wps
Doug McAdam's "Freedom Summer"
: A 6 page overview of Doug McAdam's (1988) book entitled "Freedom Summer."
Bibliography lists 4 additional (critical) sources used to support the writer's
assertions. Freedsum.wps
Doug McAdam's "Freedom Summer # 2"
: A 6 page analysis of Doug McAdam's "Freedom Summer." In this one, the
write emphasizes how the rallies were actually the commencement of a sociopolitical
insistence on Civil Rights in this country. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources. Freedom2.wps
Doug McAdam's "Freedom Summer" # 3
: A complete 4 page analytical overview of events describes by Doug McAdam's in his
1988 book entitled "Freedom Summer." Six supporting sources are cited and listed
in the bibliography. Freedom3.wps
Cornel West’s "Race Matters" /
Analyzed : This paper examines the 1993 collection of essays by Princeton
University Afro-American Studies professor Cornel West entitled, Race Matters.
Specifically discussed are the individual chapters on black-American nihilism, problems
with racial reasoning, the lack of quality within current black leadership, the problem
with the black conservatism movement, the importance of Affirmative Action, the historical
evolution of black-Jewish relations, the myths surrounding black sexuality, and the
mobilizing influence of Malcolm X's leadership upon black society. Bibliography lists 1
source. Racematr.wps
Tomas Almaguer’s "Racial Fault Lines"
: A 10 page paper that provides a basic overview of Tomas Almaguer's book Racial
Fault Lines, and considers the implications of his arguments for the development of
white supremacy in California. No additional sources cited. Racfault.wps
Howell Raines’ "My Soul is Rested"
: A 5 page paper recounting the strategies and tactics of the Civil Rights Movement
through the use of Howell Raines' book. By presenting accounts from figures like Rosa
Parks and Julian Bond, this paper provides documenation of the strategies in the
Montgomery bus boycott, the student sit-ins, and the widespread protests that often
erupted into violence in the South of the 1950s and 1960s. No additional sources cited. Soulrest.wps
Powledge's "Free At Last" / Book
Review : An analytical review of Fred Powledge's (1991) book entitled "Free
at Last? The Civil Rights Movement and the People Who Made It." Essentially, this is
a 4 page essay in which the writer describes how the book highlights Powledge's knowledge
of firsthand accounts with both the famous and lesser-known people who contributed
significantly to the success of the Civil Rights movement in this country. Freeatla.wps
Jackie Robinson & The Color Barrier : A
4 page biography/report on the life and accomplishments of Jackie Robinson-- the American
baseball player known for "breaking the color barrier" and becoming the first
Black player to gain widespread acceptance playing for a Major League team. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Jckrbnsn.wps
Jackie Robinson’s Enduring Legacy :
An 11 paper on baseball’s first enduring black player. Robinson joined the Brooklyn
Dodgers in 1947 amid a raft of controversy, but managed to pull "Dem Bums,"
perpetual losers into the 1947 World Series by doing things that won him the title of 1947
Rookie of the Year. Always outspoken on racial issues, he maintained his promise of 2
years’ worth of no visible reaction to the verbal abuse all involved, including him,
knew he would suffer. After that, it was no holds barred while he meanwhile gathered award
after award. He committed a lifetime to civil rights work, using baseball as a stage from
which to speak. Bibliography lists 20 sources. Jackier.wps
Jackie Robinson’s Legacy / Review Of
Tygel’s "Baseball’s Great Experiment":
5 pages in which the author discusses this particular book and how the great
baseball player Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier between Black and Whites on the
playing field and in society. Jrlegacy.wps
Jackie Robinson’s Social
Contributions : An 8 page paper discussing the social effect felt by Jackie
Robinson’s addition to the Dodgers. He suffered incredible verbal abuse and even
threats of death, yet continued with his mission. He summarized the source of his drive in
his last book: "I cannot, as an individual, rejoice in the good things I have been
permitted to work for and learn while the humblest of my brothers is down in a deep hole
hollering for help and not being heard. That is why I have devoted and dedicated my life
to service." Jackie Robinson did more perhaps than any other black man in breaking
color barriers. Without discounting the contributions of other civil rights workers,
Jackie Robinson became a master of breaking the white man’s rules yet remaining
within those same rules. Bibliography lists 9 sources. JackieRo.wps
Jackie Robinson & Other Baseball Legends
: This 5 page paper discusses the difficulties, adjustments, successes, and failures
of Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby, Don Newcombe, Roy Campenella, and Satchel Paige. Jackier.wps
Jackie Robinson / Film vs. Book :
In this 5 page paper, the writer is concerned with the historical accuracy of film &
written accounts of the Jackie Robinson legend. The movie ["Bingo Long
Traveling All-Stars"] is compared with the book "Baseball's Great
Experiment: --Jackie Robinson and His Legacy." Bingolong.wps
Desegregation of Major League Baseball In
The United States : A 10 page paper on the integration of Black athletes into
major league baseball. The writer describes the evolution of the Negro Leagues and the
reasons why it would have been beneficial for these leagues to remain in effect as they
contributed to social bonding. It is argued that integration damaged some of the pride and
cultural experience that Black athletes enjoyed in the Negro Leagues. Desegregation
brought about major opposition, ridicule, shame, etc; Irony exists in the fact that Blacks
were allowed to fight and die for America-- but they could not play baseball. And once
they were allowed to, nobody would accept them. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Desegreg.wps
A History of Desegregation : An 8 page
paper that provides an overview of the history of desegregation in the United States that
stemmed from the Brown v. the Board of Education decision and the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Deseghis.wps
A Legal History of Integration in U.S. Public
Schools : A 5 page research paper that gives a brief synopsis of the legal cases
that have affected public policy in regards to school integration. The writer covers
landmark cases such as Brown vs. the Board of Education, but the cases that led up to this
pivotal legal decision are also reviewed. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Leglint.wps
Black Leadership Since The Civil Rights Movement
: A 3 page paper dealing with the history of Black Civil Rights in the U.S. Discusses
the progression of Blacks into mainstream society, gives an outline of black leadership
from the 1960's to present, and provides a listing of elements which are critical to black
leadership. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Bleader.wps
Racism Against Women of Color / During the
Feminist Movement : A 10 page paper that considers the issues of racial division
in the feminist movement and also focuses on the role that women of color have played in
race-based social movements. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Women.wps
College Football Coaching & Racism : An
11 page look at issues concerning racism and the football coach. Various historic studies
are cited concerning such items as "racial stacking" in professional football
and its relevance to the collegic sports environment. Bibliography lists approximately 18
sources. Coachrac.wps
Racism & The Burning of Baptist Churches in
the South : This well-developed 4 page essay argues that the burning of Black
Baptists churches in the South is a clear sign that racism & bigotry are alive and
well in the United States today. Specific cases are cited as is the Ku Klux Klan's
involvement in some of the fires. Blackchu.wps
Dealing with Racism and Racial Violence :
A 5 paper on the problems associated with racism and the violence that stems from it.
Discussed in the paper are different cultural and ethnic groups that are generally
effected the most by racial violence, and what can be done about it. A brief description
of what different types of racial violence can entail is also included. Bibliography lists
5 sources. Ratvio.wps
Mythology Of The South / Racism & White
Supremacy : In 17 pages, the author discusses the myth of racism and white
supremacy in the South. This myth has been around for a number of years and has been
perpetuated into infamy. Bibliography lists 18 sources. Mytsouth.wps
Segregation -- Myth Of The South : A
15 page paper discussing the myth of white supremacy in the South. The evil done in the
name of race likely was not so much based in the delusions of white supremacy as in fear
that such attitudes might in fact be groundless. Liberals of all colors later claimed that
members of the black race deserved ongoing preferential treatment as retribution for
"400 years of oppression," a common phrase in the 1960s that manages to persist,
though far more in the North today than in the South. The South may well be the most
racially tolerant region of the country. It cannot be denied that the Ku Klux Klan burned
crosses all across the South and terrified black families for years. It also cannot be
denied, however, that their very methods were in themselves cowardly, reflecting the fear
of the whites for the blacks—the cover of darkness was not enough; they had to have
robes, too. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Segmyth.wps
The Ku Klux Klan : This 12 page
paper explores the experience of the KKK and reasons why the group’s activity
dominated just a few decades within American history. The paper concludes that the
Klan’s motivations are largely economic in nature. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Kkkhist.wps
Ku Klux Klan / Historical Change : 10
pages in length. The past decade has represented some drastic changes within the framework
of the Ku Klux Klan. In an effort to attract a larger following, and thus take better
control over the issues of white supremacy, KKK's national director, Thom Robb, has made
some significant alterations to the way in which the racist group is presented. Such
historical changes mark the organization's need to update its original concepts with
regard to how it relates to the rest of the world. The writer discusses this historical
change as it relates to the Ku Klux Klan. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Kkkchng.wps
Ku Klux Klan & The NAACP / Comparisons Of
Beliefs : 8 pages in length. If there were ever two organizations that represented
the antithesis of each other, they would be the Ku Klux Klan and the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) symbolizing the furthest ends of the racial
spectrum. The NAACP stands for the inherent rights of minority groups -- the struggle for
civil and political liberty -- while the KKK is instrumental in attempting to refuse those
rights to any race other than white Christian supremacists. While one speaks to human
equality, the other maintains that white supremacy is the only consideration worthy of
contemplation. The writer compares belief systems between the NAACP and the Ku Klux Klan.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Kkknaacp.wps
Racial Segregation And The Watts Neighborhood
Of Los Angeles / A Focus On Urban Revitalization As A Solution To Racial Division :
This 5 page paper is broken down into two specific parts: The paper considers the issue of
racial segregation in the urban landscape and the problems in residential areas, then
relates the issue of racial segregation to the specific elements of the Watts neighborhood
in Los Angeles and the attempts being made towards urban revitalization in light of the
call for reductions in racial divisions. Bibliography lists 4 sources. LA.race.wps
Los Angeles And Homeless Latinos : A
20 page paper which addresses the issue of homelessness in Los Angeles, with specific
reference to the Latino population. Issues, other than dire situations, addressed include
positive contributions such as recent small businesses. Also included is some economical
information which is directly related to the Latino population and medical insurance.
While these subjects are not necessarily directly related to the issue of homelessness
among the Latino, they are relevant concerns in that they help to demonstrate the various
circumstances involving the Latino population in Los Angeles. These sections are followed
by a discussion of various studies which illustrate some of the statistical conditions
which involve the Latinos and homelessness. The last section discusses some of the
programs and various organizations which are attempting to change the current situations
of homelessness. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Latihome.wps
Homelessness : This 11 page paper
looks at the homeless problem in America in the nineties. The McKinney Act is seen as
being ineffective. Other solutions are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Homemc.wps
Dr. Martin Luther King & The Dilemma Of The
American Negro / Then & Now : An 8 page essay exploring the conditions
described in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s book, "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos
or Community?", to conditions for the African American in 1997, thirty years
after the book was published. Specifically, Chapter IV is reviewed and compared to
conditions of racism and opportunities in both eras. The writer offers examples and the
thesis that conditions have definitely changed for the better but racism is still
prevalent in the country. Two additional sources are cited. Dilemma.wps
McCarthyism and Civil Rights Movement :
A 4 page essay that discusses the paradox of these two movements occurring during the same
era. The beginnings of the Civil Rights movement which would emerge fully in the 1960s
could find its foundations beginning in the 1950s, the same period of time that saw
ultraconservative McCarthyism. The writer offers reasons why the occurrence of these two
events is not as paradoxical as it seems at first glance. Mccar.wps
The Million Man March : A 7 page paper
on the struggle and problems of racism. The paper talks Specifically about The Million Man
March and even more specifically about what Paul Robeson, Jr had to say about it in his
published work the "Million Man March: Wrong Message, Wrong Messenger."
Bibliography included. Millman.wps
Plight Of The Assimilated Slave : This
subject is explored in a 5 page analysis that looks at Mullin's thesis as contained in Gerald
W. Mullin’s "Flight and Rebellion" and its application to other slave
cultures. Three similar works are considered in evaluation of Mullin's view including
books by William D. Piersen and David Walker. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Slave1.wps
Argument For African-American Reparation :
A 6 page research paper that discusses the need for and advantages of making reparations
to African Americans for 250 years of slavery. The writer presents both the ongoing
economic disadvantages caused by this inheritance, and that this was resolved in other
reparation cases. The writer also provides brief viewpoints of Black leaders and President
Clinton on what should be done and what is being done to resolve this issue. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Repar.wps
Psychology of Racism : A 20 page
research paper which examines the root causes of racial prejudice. The writer argues that
sociobiologists are correct in believing that racism stems from an inherent reaction
within all human beings to anyone who is not a member of their own particular group. This
explanation is thoroughly examined both from a sociobiological and psychoanalytic
standpoint. Bibliography lists 22 sources. Racpsych.wps
Effects of Racism on Children : An 8
page research paper which examines how racism impacts children. The writer discusses how
black parents have to transmit to their children information concerning racism and the
dangers of world without having the children internalize the dominant culture’s
negative messages concerning African-Americans. Other topics addressed include the
importance of multiculturalism in school curriculums, conflict resolution, and the
traditional approach to teaching history. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Childrac.wps
Charles Murray’s "Affirmative
Racism" / An Analysis : This 6 page essay analyzes Murray's article
and argues to support his comments. Anti-discrimination laws in employment and higher
education admissions with their resultant lawsuits have resulted in the very thing they
intended to eliminate -- racism but a different form of racism. The writer agrees with
Murray that racism of any kind, is destructive to all involved. Murray.wps
Film Analysis / "Sankosa" -- What
It Means To Today's African-American : Written from an Afro-centric perspective,
this 4 page essay discusses the film "Sankosa" and its emotional impact on the
modern-day Black-American attempting to reconcile feelings about slavery. No Bibliography.
Sankosa.wps
Film Analysis / "Sankosa" -- The
Importance Of Remembering : A 4 page essay on the importance of a film like
"Sankosa" -- to ensure that African-Americans never forget their roots. Slavery
is described as a problem that could conceivably re-occur if history fails to adequately
re-tell its horrific tales. In the writer's opinion, Sankosa is most likely a chillingly
real account-- worthy of anyone's attention. Sankosa2.wps
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