African-American Art & Apartheid
: A 5 page paper that considers the impacts of African American art and artists on the
transition from Apartheid rule and suggest that the prevellence of compassionate
correlations made in American art have underscored the imperative of black artists in
South Africa. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Afra.wps
Cultural Expression In African American Art
: A 4 page paper on the use of art to express the African American struggles (everyday
and over the centuries), successes, and the search for identity and empowerment. Two
artists highlighted are: Jason Miccolo Johnson and John Biggers, noting their past and
contributing contributions to the culture of African American expression. The paper also
relies on quotes from literary and other Black artists to express not only the daily
struggle for survival and recognition for African Americans, but the struggle of Black
artists in the art world itself. Art.doc
African-American Influences On Art & Music
: A 5 page research paper on African-American contributions to American culture. The
writer demonstrates how African-American culture ha influenced art and music in America
since its earliest beginnings and emphasizes the contributions made by the artists of the
Harlem Renaissance. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Afart.wps
Contributions Of African-Americans To Music
& Art : A 5 page research paper which examines the multiple contributions of
black Americans beginning in the colonial period and giving a brief overview to the
present. The writer’s covers such topics as the Harlem Renaissance, African-American
contributions to music (Joplin, Coltrane, etc.), and the works of contemporary novelist
Toni Morrison. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Afamart.wps
The Birth Of Blues Music : A 10 page
research paper which examines the origins of the blues and how this musical medium grew
out of African-American culture as an expression of protest against the society which
suppressed them. The writer covers such topics as the history of the blues, as well as
spotlighting African-American artists whose works were instrumental in forming the blues
as we know it today. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Bluebirt.wps
The Trope Of Jazz / Blues In Black Literature
& Poetry : A 15 page research paper which explores the profound connection
between blues and jazz and African-American literature and poetry. The writer relates how
music was the only source of creativity allowed blacks during the slave era, and how this
caused a rich musical heritage to be developed which has carried over into works of such
writers as Langston Hughes and Toni Morrison. The "Coltrane poems," which were
inspired by the work of the great jazz musician, John Coltrane, are also explored.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. Litpoet.wps
Modernism In African-American Poetry : A
5 page analysis and research paper which examines three representative poems from leaders
of the Harlem Renaissance to illustrate the principle of modernism in black poetry. These
poems are: "Mulatto" by Langston Hughes; "Incident" by
Countee Cullen; and "He was a man" by Sterling Brown. The writer first
discusses what experts have said regarding the definition of modernism and then examines
how these statements can be applied to each poem. Bibliography lists 6 sources. 3bpoets.wps
Langston Hughes’ "Mulatto" / The
Distortion Of Modernism : An 8 page paper discussing this important play by
Langston Hughes. It shows why the white community saw the play in a distorted way; they
were looking through the lens of modernism for reflections of their own dilemmas.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Mulatto.wps
Langston Hughes’ "Salvation" /
Disillusionment : A 5 page paper on a short essay by this well-known twentieth
century writer. The paper shows how the conflict between Langston’s expectations of
what would happen at the revival meeting and his aunt’s expectations for him caused
his ultimate disillusionment. Bibliography lists 1 source. Langsalv.wps
August Wilson / Afro-American Playwright : A
9 page discussion of the contemporary black playwright August Wilson and several of his
works including but not limited to : "The Piano Lesson" and "Two Trains
Running." Augustwi.wps
August Wilson's "Fences" :
A 4 page overview of August Wilson's play "Fences" with special consideration of
the importance of Troy and the impact that this main character has on the development of
themes like racial separation and struggle. This paper also looks at Troy's impact on his
family and the way in which Wilson provides an insightful look into the culture and
history of 1950’s black America. Fences.wps
August Wilson’s "Fences" # 2
: This 7 page paper examines how racial discrimination, African-American culture and
family life were depicted during the 1950s in August Wilson's Pulitzer prize-winning play,
"Fences." The paper provides an overview of the entire play, but focuses
primarily upon Act I. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Fences2.wps
August Wilson’s "Fences" /
Significance Of The Title : A 5 page paper on this 1987 Pulitzer prizewinning
play. The paper comments on the relationship between the title and the fences the
characters erect around themselves, symbolized by the fence Troy Maxson builds on his
property. It concludes that African Americans have interiorized three hundred years of
racism and allowed it to warp the way they think of themselves, and building emotional
fences is a form of self-defense. No additional sources cited. Auwilson.wps
African-American Poetry/ Civil Rights Era : 7
pages covering the voice of struggle expressed in Black poetry of the civil rights era.
Analytical focus is specifically upon the works of such greats as Langston Hughes, Nikki
Giovani, and Gwendolyn Brook. Bibliography lists 7 sources, Report also includes samples
of two relevant poems (no additional charge). Blackpoe.wps
Black Poetry & Literature -- A
Reflection Through the Ages : A 5 page paper comparing today's black literature
and poetry to poems of the days of slavery. The writer discusses contemporary authors and
ways in which their works still reflect the themes and issues of the old poems &
chants of slavery. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Blackpo2.wps
Langston Hughes, Biography : An 11 page
biography based on the idea that Langston Hughes lived a life of "explosions,"
as postulated in Harlem. The biography looks at the multiethnic basis of his
psyche, the various twists and turns Hughes lived, including his art expressed in poems,
shorts stories, plays and fiction, and his world travels which also reflected his politics
and related quandaries. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Langhug.wps
The Poetry of Langston Hughes : A 6 page
paper on the poet Langston Hughes. The writer details his contributions to Afro-American
literature and points out his common theme of speaking from a personal black perspective
through examples from many key poems including "Harlem /What happens to a Dream
Deferred," etc; Bibliography lists 11 sources. Hughes.wps
Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks / Poetic
Visions of Reality : A 7 page piece that seeks to prove that Gwendolyn Brooks'
"We Real Cool, The Pool Players. Seven at the Golden Shovel," and Langston
Hughes' "A Dream Deferred" are not mere observations about life on the streets,
they are poems that speak of dashed dreams. They were not penned merely to express
internal or external suffering observed, but for the love of community. They were written
not merely to point out desolation in the community, but to point out the necessity for
self-empowerment. The poems spoke of the present, how it relates to the past and its
relationship to the future. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Langwen.wps
The Plays Of Langston Hughes : A 6 page
paper focusing on "Don't you want to be free?" and "Mulatto", two
plays by Hughes. His theme of the black experience is examined. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Hughes2.wps
Langston Hughes’ "Mulatto" / The
Distortion Of Modernism : An 8 page paper discussing this important play by
Langston Hughes. It shows why the white community saw the play in a distorted way; they
were looking through the lens of modernism for reflections of their own dilemmas.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Mulatto.wps
Langston Hughes’ "Salvation" /
Disillusionment : A 5 page paper on a short essay by this well-known twentieth
century writer. The paper shows how the conflict between Langston’s expectations of
what would happen at the revival meeting and his aunt’s expectations for him caused
his ultimate disillusionment. Bibliography lists 1 source. Langsalv.wps
Langston Hughes’ "Theme for English
B" / "Coloredness" : A 5 page explication of Langston Hughes’
poem. The paper looks particularly at the difference between the stark dictionary
definition of the word "colored" and how it functions for Hughes as a badge of
inferiority placed on him by white people. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Hughes3.wps
The Poetry Of Gwendolyn Brooks / Growing Up,
Reaching Out : A 6 page paper on three poems by this well-known Black American.
The poems explicated are "Hunchback Girl: She Thinks of Heaven;" "We
Real Cool;" and "The Ballad of Chocolate Mabbie," and the paper
looks at them in terms of their evocation of the experience of growing up. Bibliography
lists four sources. Gbroo.wps
Gwendolyn Brooks / Poems : A 5 page
analysis of 3 of Gwendolyn Brooks’ poems. The writer looks at "A Sunset of the
City," "When you have forgotten Sunday: The Love Story," and "Corners
on the Curving Sky" as being representative of Brooks’ style and also of how
Brooks consistently expresses emotions which are universal to human experience. No
additional sources cited. Gwenbrok.wps
Renaissance in Harlem / Creative Essay :
A 5 page creative story about a young black girl coming to New York during the Harlem
Renaissance with the hope of becoming a writer. The story reflects customs and practices
common during that time period and mentions figures instrumental in the Harlem Renaissance
of the mid-1920s. No additional sources cited. Harlemr2.wps
Harlem Renaissance Art and the Re-Awakening
: A 5 page paper in which the writer argues that literature written by Black authors
during the early 1920s opened up a discourse between Black artists, militants and
intellectuals that helped forge a Black American identity that served the Civil Rights and
Pan American movements. One artist who helped to continually reopen this discussion and
propel the newly found forms of black expression into a militant arena was Claude McKay
through his work "Home to Harlem." Bibliography lists 4 sources. Harlemr.wps
MacKay's "Home to Harlem" : A
5 page argumentative essay that posits that Mackay used his artistic genius to make a cry
for freedom during the Harlem Renaissance, and that his story was written as a warning to
his community that the beauty that was Harlem then, may not last. He asserted that it
might be in error that Black Americans were expected to live in only a small neighborhood
in New York. By accepting this enslavement, they were giving up their newly won freedom.
The writer argues that although his contemporaries tried to hush his voice, art seeks to
be heard even by only one ear, and as such, MacKay's story did not go unheard.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Clmackay.wps
White Influences In The Harlem Renaissance :
A 7 page paper which assesses the amount and type of influence that white literary
movements had on the distinctive literature that arose in Harlem in the 1920s.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Whitehar.wps
Spike Lee’s Work : A 5 page paper
discussing Spike Lee’s filmmaking views and his advertising career. Of his films,
even his critics report that Lee is honest and reports in his films only what is there is
to see. Demanding and exacting, he has a clear idea of what he wants to see in his films,
and he has gained the respected position of managing director. Still, many black people
are uncomfortable with what they see on a Spike-Lee-sponsored screen, but Spike Lee
continues to lead his own life, making films and designing advertising campaign in his
"spare time." Bibliography lists 5 sources. Spike.doc
History Of Gospel Music / "Move On Up a
Little Higher" : This 5 page paper discusses the history of gospel music in
America, from its pre-Civil War beginning to its breakthrough in the mid-1900s to its
current popular status. It pays special attention to the influence of gospel music and its
performers, particularly Thomas Dorsey and Mahalia Jackson, on the changes in the African
American condition. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Gospelmu.wps
Lorraine Hansberry: A Life Cut Short : A
5 page look at this young black playwright’s life in terms of Anne Cheney’s 1984
biography. The paper isolates five pivotal events in Hansberry’s life that made her
the remarkable woman she was. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Hanslife.wps
*The above is only a small, representative
sample...
Be sure to check out the LITERATURE / AFRICAN -
AMERICAN LIT. SECTION AS WELL ! THERE’S ALOT MORE THERE !
African-American
Speeches : 6 pages worth of very short reaction essays to famous speeches and
writings of early African-American heroes like Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington,
and Sojourner Truth. No outside references are cited. Aframeli.wps
George Washington Carver : An 8 page
research paper that examines the life of one of America's greatest African-American
scientists. He pioneered the field of industrial applications for agricultural products.
He derived 118 products, which included a rubber substitute, from various plants typically
grown in the South. Carver's list of accomplishments would be extraordinary for anyone.
However, what makes this list all the more remarkable is the fact that when Carver was
born, it was against the law for him to even learn how to read and write, much less
acquire the knowledge to become a master chemist and a scientific pioneer. George
Washington Carver was born a slave. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Gwcarver.wps
Booker T. Washington's Address : 8
pages in length. Discussion of Booker T. Washington's infamous address at the Cotton
States and International Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia (1895). Analyzes speech's
effectiveness, organization, motives, and audience from a persuasive communication
perspective. Includes relevant terminology and theories cited from 1 communications
textbook listed in bibliography. Booker.wps
A Joint Interview with Booker T.
Washington and Theodore Roosevelt : A 10 page "interview" with these two
leaders in 1901, the year Booker T. Washington published his autobiography after 20 years
of success at Tuskegee Institute, and the year during which President William McKinley was
assassinated, leaving his Vice President, Theodore Roosevelt, to take office as President.
The "interview" questions childhood experiences, factors contributing to their
success, the importance of good character, party affiliation rationale, the role of blacks
in America and the future outlook for them, and America’s future overall.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Btwr.wps
Booker T. Washington & Harriet Jacobs --
The Knowledge of Freedom : A 10 page paper discussing Booker T. Washington and
Harriet Jacobs (aka Linda Brent) and their similarities, the time in which they were
writing and presenting their thoughts, as well as their innate intelligence which was bot
applauded and dismissed because it came from a "Negro." Bibliography lists four
sources. Bookhar.wps
Charles Drew : A brief, 4 page
biographical background paper on the famous 20th century African-American doctor, Charles
Drew. The writer discusses his short career and the prejudices that he confronted..as well
as Drew's important contributions to the field of medicine. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Charldre.wps
Different Approaches to Black Empowerment
: A 6+ page essay comparing the approaches of W.E.B. DuBois, Dr. Martin Luther King,
and Malcom X to the Civil Rights and Black Empowerment Movements. No bibliography. Blakelea.wps
Frederick Douglass and the Contextual Use
of the Word "Slave" : 2 pages on the word slave and the historic context
in which it was used in Frederick Douglass' narrative. Dougslav.wps
Frederick Douglass / Narrator for Compassion,
Strength of Will : 4 pages in length. This paper seeks to represent the personal
traits that brought Frederick Douglass to seek and eventually find freedom. These
characteristics are postulated from the history provided in the Narrative as compassion,
education, observation, faith in truth, and perserverance. One source cited. Freddoug.wps
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
: A 5 page examination of the writings of Frederick Douglass with emphasis on his
first work Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. No additional sources are listed. Fredd.wps
Autobiography of Frederick Douglass :
This 5 page paper takes an analytical look at the autobiography. Several observations are
made including how Douglass was unique and also how he remained optimistic. No additional
sources cited. Autodoug.wps
Frederick Douglass' Famous Narrative vs Harriet
Jacobs' "Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl" : 7 pages in length.
Frederick Douglass' Narrative of the Life of an American Slave and Harriet Jacobs' Incidents
in the Life of a Slave Girl may have been spawned from two separate perspectives, but
they both possess many of the same elements of truth. Douglass seeks to educate and, thus,
advance society regarding the slave's plight through silent narration, while Jacobs' aim
is to evoke the same in a decidedly more adamant fashion. Both narratives encompass the
slaves' yearning to break free from prejudicial confines, yet they are also significantly
individual in their approach. The writer compares the two slave narratives. Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Dougjacb.wps
Frederick Douglass / A Great American : A
6 page research paper that gives an overall look at the life and achievements of Frederick
Douglass. Born a slave around 1818, Douglass escaped to freedom at the age of 20 and spent
the rest of his life as an abolitionist, a writer and as an internationally-acclaimed
orator. The most prominent African-American of his age, his accomplishments contribute
significantly to the national heritage. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Fdoug.wps
Frederick Douglass & His Crusade Against
Slavery : A 5 page examination of the life and work of Frederick Douglass.
Includes information regarding his most noted literary works, his activities as a speaker
in the abolitionsist movement as well as information on other activities of his life which
were dircted against slavery. Bibliography lists five sources. Fredcru.wps
Frederick Douglass / Unfeeling Animal or
Suppressed Human Being? : A 5 page discussion of Douglass' narrative
and how they can be used to disprove Alexis Tocqueville's contention that the black slave
is oblivious to his state as a slave. Bibliography includes two sources. Fred.wps
Frederick Douglass / Brawn or Brain : A
5 page examination of the fight between Frederick Douglass and Mr. Covey as related in the
"The Narrative of Frederick Douglass". Concludes that in reality the
fight had no real bearing on Douglass’ real crusade against slavery or his
determination to attain freedom. Points out that Douglass’ real impetus for freedom
came from his quest for knowledge and that it was not Douglass’ brawn that allowed
him to succeed in escaping the bonds of slavery but his brains. Emphasizes that Douglass
was a man of refinement rather than one who would resort to violence as the primary means
of accomplishing a goal. Bibliography lists 3 sources including the Narrative. Dougbb.wps
Frederick Douglass / An Interpretation Of His
Famed Fight With Mr. Covey :
A 5 page examination of the fight between Frederick Douglass and Mr. Covey as
related in the "The Narrative of Frederick Douglass". Concludes that
Douglass’ account of the fight holds no real symbolic meaning but that this account
was really just one man’s reccollection of an event. No additional sources are
listed. Dougcove.wps
Narrative Of The Life Of Frederick
Douglass / The Fight With Mr. Covey :
A 5 page examination of the fight between Frederick Douglass and Mr. Covey as
related in the "The Narrative of Frederick Douglass". No additional sources are
listed. Fredoug.wps
Douglass v. The Confederacy : A 5
page research paper which examines how the antebellum South was viewed through the eyes of
white Southerners and then through the eyes of ex-slave Frederick Douglass. Using the work
of Drew Faust in his book on the development of Confederate nationalism, the writer shows
how white Southerners considered themselves to be deeply religious people. This is
contrasted with the spirituality of Douglass and his experiences as a slave. Dougconf.wps
Frederick Douglass & Maria W. Stewart /
Perspectives : A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts the social perspectives
of author and orator Frederick Douglass, a southern male slave with author and lecturer
Maria W. Stewart, a free northern black woman to determine the perceptions of each in the
black community and white society and how their individual experiences influenced their
understanding of and proposed solutions for the antebellum black community. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Dougstew.wps
The Dehumanization of Frankenstein Compared
To that of Frederick Douglass :
A 6 page comparison of the dehumanization to which Frederick Douglass was exposed
as a slave to that to which Frankenstein, the "monster" of Mary Shelly’s
creation, was exposed to. No additional sources cited. Frankensfr.wps
Thoreau’s "Civil
Disobedience" vs. Douglass’ "Narrative Of The Life Of ...":
A 5 page discussion of the two men, their backgrounds, their views of slavery and
their approaches to obliterating it. Bibliography lists 3 primary sources including the
books. Thordoug.wps
Ben Franklin vs. Frederick Douglass : A
broadly-defined 5 page essay comparing Benjamin Franklin to Frederick Dogulass.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Frankdou.wps
Thomas Jefferson vs. Frederick Douglass :
Approximately 6 pages worth of notes useful for a general comparison of Thomas
Jefferson and Frederick Douglass. No Bibliographic references. Fredjeff.wps
Frederick Douglass & Yezierska / Into
Freedom : A 6 page paper on the similar lives and philosophies of Anzia Yezierska,
a Russian-Jewish writer who grew up on the East Side of New York City, and Frederick
Douglass, the famed orator who was born a slave. Special emphasis is placed on their views
on education and wealth in our society. Bibliography lists 1 source. Dougy.wps
Dr. Martin Luther King : 2 pages in
length. In this short essay, the writer discusses Martin Luther King as a man of
impressive moral presence. Presented are some of MLK's most significant contributions to
humanity and the Civil Rights cause. Bibliography lists 4 sources. King4jen.wps
Media And The Message of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. : A 5 page paper on media's role in creating an ongoing image of leadership in
the civil rights movement via Martin Luther King, Jr. The paper discusses the roles of
timing, sensationalism, media restraint, and how the genre of eulogy was used to retain a
desired media image--that benefitted all citizens in the fight for freedom. Bibliography
lists 8 sources. Civrig.wps
Martin Luther King Jr. / News Magazine Views of
a Black Leader : An 8 page paper that provides a comprehensive overview of the
period surrounding the "Freedom March" of August 1963 and the portrayal of
Martin Luther King, Jr. in the news media. This paper evaluates actual primary sources
from 1963, including Time, Newsweek and US News and World Report as they presented
conflicting views of MLK as a leader. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Kingmen.wps
Martin Luther King, Jr. : In 5 pages
the writer discusses Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream. That
dream was for equality for all people of all races, colors, and creeds. Martin Luther
King's views concerning other colors, ethnic groups and other races impacted his work. He
was a leader among men and a civil rights activist, but he was more than that. He was a
legend and because of that, he is one of the few people that have a national holiday.
George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are his peers. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Mlkingjr.wps
Martin Luther King, Jr. & A. Philip
Randolph / Comparison : a 5 page analysis and research paper that looks at the
lives of these two influential Civil Rights Leaders. The name of Martin Luther King, Jr.
is immediately recognizable as one of the principal architects of the Civil Rights
Movement of the 1960s. Through his speeches and his writing, King was able to articulate
the feelings of his generation of African-Americans and to motivate them toward political
activism. The name of A. Philip Randolph is far less familiar outside of the
African-American community; however, like King, Randolph was one of the principal
motivator of his generation and a pioneer in gaining civil rights for African-Americans.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Kingrand.wps
Martin Luther King, Jr. : In 5 pages the
author discusses Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream. That dream
was for equality for all people of all races, colors, and creeds. Martin Luther King's
views concerning other colors, ethnic groups and other races impacted his work. He was a
leader among men and a civil rights activist, but he was more than that. He was a legend
and because of that, he is one of the few people that have a national holiday. George
Washington and Abraham Lincoln are his peers. Bibliography lists 4 sources. MLKJ1.wps
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s "I Have A
Dream" in the 21st Century: This 5 page report discusses Martin
Luther King, Jr.’s historic "I Have A Dream" speech and examines it in the
perspective of and for the 21st century. As the world becomes much more of a
"global village" with the ability to learn about and from all occupants of the
Earth, the "I Have A Dream" speech must be redirected toward modern Americans,
of course, but also to the entire world. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Dreamup.wps
"I Have a Dream" / Analysis of
M.L.K.'s Infamous Speech : A 4 page analysis of Dr. Martin Luther King's infamous
"I Have a Dream Speech" from a communications perspective. The write examines
King's structure, organization, use of the Toulmin Format, and the persuasive content of
his argument(s). No Bibliography. King142.wps
*More reports like this one are available in
the Communications Section
Martin Luther King Jr. / The Impact of the
Electronic Media : An 8 page overview of the importance of the electronic media in
the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Asserts that Dr. King utilized
both the media and timing to his advantage. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Elecmed.wps
Malcolm X and Martin Luther King :
This 5 page paper compares Martin Luther King with Malcolm X and argues that they were
more similar than different. The issue of race relations is explored in a general sense
with a concentration on sixties America. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Malcxmlk.wps
Martin Luther King & Malcolm X : A 3
page comparison between the life and works of M.L.K. and Malcolm X in which the writer
finds that King was a more historically humble and well-tempered individual but the
Malcolm X's "pull no punches" message intrinsically appealed to a slightly more
select audience. No Bibliography-- Paper is based on documentary film(s). Kingxfil.wps
Malcolm X : This 5 page paper
provides a brief overview of the life of Malcolm X. The focal points are his activism with
the Nation of Islam, his disillusionment with the organization, his pilgrimage to Mecca
and the changes he experienced as a result and his assassination. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Malx.wps
Malcolm X / Pilgrimage To Mecca : A 5
page paper discussing the events that first drove Malcolm X to consider Islam and make a
pilgrimage to Mecca and the impact the journey had on him. Malcolm X changed his attitudes
dramatically following his pilgrimage and began preaching the Oneness of God. Essay
includes some of Malcolm X's remarks about his pilgrimage. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Mecca.wps
Malcolm X / Biographical Book vs.
Biographical Movie : A 10 page paper comparing The Autobiography of Malcolm X,
as told to Alex Haley with the Spike Lee movie "Malcolm X," released in
1992 and based on Haley’s account of Malcolm X’s life and political activities.
Malcolm X underwent a great change in his thinking during the last year of his life, the
year in which Haley’s book was published (1965), but most of his political activity
was public—and highly militant—long before he discovered the broader
implications of the Islam to which he was so committed. As described in this paper, the
movie is true to the book overall, but relies more on the negatives of racism than it does
on tracing Malcolm X’s evolution. Bibliography lists 7 sources. X.wps
Malcolm X / Comparing Sources : 8
pages in length. Does The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as written by Malcolm X
himself, truly reflect the truths about the civil rights leader when compared against Malcolm
X: Make It Plain, a biography written by William Strickland? Historically, the two
publications are quite complementary in their timeline of events, emotions and
significance. The writer compares and contrasts many of the similarities between the two
books. Malcolm2.wps
The Autobiography of Malcolm X: / History of
Black Power : A 5 page paper that demonstrates the elements of history and
sociology that are demonstrated within the text of Malcolm X's autobiography and provides
an overview of the issues within his life that reflected these elements within the black
power movement. No additional sources cited. MalcolmX.doc
The Autobiography Of Malcolm X : This 4
page paper presents a review of this book as it relates to racism and racial belief
systems of the day. The author centers on major transitional points in the life of Malcolm
X to show how he encountered societal and cultural racism from whites as well as within
the Nation of Islam. Xbiogr.wps
Malcolm X / Biography : A 7 page look at
Malcolm X’s life; comparing his early and late views. The writer also highlights the
Nation of Islam leader’s key accomplishments and influences. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Malcolm.rtf
Biography of Malcolm X : A short, 6
page biography of Malcolm X detailing important events in his life. Throughout much of the
report, the writer's focuses upon X's activities as the Nation of Islam's leader.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Malcolmx.wps
W.E.B. DuBois : A brief, 4 page
biography of DuBois' life and works. Writer views him as a role model. Bibliography lists
4 sources. Dubois.wps
W.E.B. DuBois & The Concept of Race
: A 9 page, critical analysis of W.E.B. DuBois' concept of race. The writer posits
that we certainly should not cease to reflect our culture at the moment we are declared
American; for Americans maintain any exclusive culture without the foundation of external
roots. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Duboirac.wps
W.E.B. Du Bois’s "The Souls of
Black Folks" / An Analysis : A 5 page analysis of W.E.B. Du Bois's The
Souls of Black Folks. The writer discusses the controversial nature of the 1913
publication, the meaning of Du Bois's message, and the audience which he addressed.
Bibliography lists two sources. Souls.wps
W.E.B. DuBois’ "The Souls of Black
Folk" / Double Consciousness : A 5 page paper discussing W.E.B. Du Bois’
feeling that the black American feels irrevocably conflicted in his assessment of himself
as a black on the one hand and an American on the other. The paper points out this
idea’s roots in the conflict between Booker T. Washington’s bland
assimilationism and Du Bois’ deeper, more realistic insight. Bibliography lists 2
sources. Blackfol.wps
W.E.B. Du Bois vs. Booker T. Washington :
A 5 page research paper and analysis of the philosophies of early African-American leaders
Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois. The writer demonstrates how their views were
diametrically opposed in many ways although they both wished to accomplish the same
purpose. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Duboisw.wps
W.E.B. Du Bois vs. Booker T. Washington :
A 5 page research paper and analysis of the philosophies of early African-American leaders
Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois. The writer demonstrates how their views were
diametrically opposed in many ways although they both wished to accomplish the same
purpose. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Washdub.wps
King & Dubois / A Comparison : An
8 page research paper which examines the similarities between two great Civil Rights
leaders: Martin Luther King, Jr. and W.E.B. Dubois. The writer shows that although the
basic philosophy of King and turn-of-century writer and activist, Dubois, differ
considerably at first glance, the writer shows that there was a fundamental similarity at
the heart of the two men’s philosophies. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Kingdubs.wps
Alex Haley’s "Roots" :
A 5 page book report which provides an overview of the Alex Haley’s 1976 work of
"autobiographical fiction," Roots. No additional sources cited. Roots2.wps
Alex Haley’s "Roots" / Book,
Miniseries & The Subject of Child Developmental Psychology : A 5 page paper
which compares Alex Haley’s book, Roots (Chapters 1-42), with the 1977
miniseries to determine the major differences in terms of how each addressed child
development, the difference in the socialization process between Kunta Kinte’s tribe
and that of Anglo-American children in the U.S., the classification of Kunta Kinte’s
society from an American cultural orientation, and the development of a child in
Kinte’s culture with the same aged Anglo child, from a specie perspective.
Bibliography lists 1 source. Roots.wps
General Benjamin O. Davis, SR. : 10
pages in length. General Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., was perhaps the most influential
African-American in the history of the United States military. His efforts to desegregate
troops opened doors for all black men who subsequently enlisted in the Army. The writer
traces General Davis' illustrious career, as well as touches upon his contributions to the
black military community. GenDavis.wps
Lani Guinier : In 5 pages, the author
discusses the African-American leader Lani Guinier. A general examination of her
contributions and beliefs is provided. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Laniguin.wps
Ida B. Wells : This 5 page report
discusses the life, mission and accomplishments of Ida B. Wells (1862-1931). Wells was a
tireless crusader against lynchings and the subjugation of African Americans in general.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Idawells.wps
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. / 1960-1967 :
A 12 page overview of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. during his years as Chairman of the House
Committee on Education and Labor. The writer provides an historical view of his career in
these years with emphasis on the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in terms of his
leadership style, allies, and enemies. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Acpowell.wps
Religion, Maria Stewart, and the Pure
Principles of Morality : A 6 page paper on Maria Stewart's speeches and their
influence and theme. Her notion of morality and the coherency of her presentation is
discussed. No bibliography. Stewart.wps
Culture Conflict / The Ennis Cosby Murder
: The Ennis Cosby murder case is discussed in this 9 page analysis where culture
conflict is a predominant factor. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Ennis.wps
The Life & Death Of Ennis Cosby :
The murder of Ennis Cosby as it relates to his father, Bill, is discussed in this 5 page
essay. A Time magazine article, the only source used, is highlighted. One subject
addressed are the similarities between the Cosby family and the Huxtables,the sit-com
family Bill made famous. Ennis' life and death is discussed in detail, including his
dedication to the cause of dyslexia. Cosby.wps
Alain Locke and Stephen Thompson / Views on
"The Negro" : A 5 page paper on Alain Locke's look at the New Negro as
compared to the Old Negro, and Stephen Thompson's assessment of the validity of these
claims. No bibliography. Thomp.wps
Allexander Crummell / Ideas For A Black Future
: A 5 page paper on the new ideas and new aims for blacks suggested by Crummell. His
contradictory philosophy is explored. No bibliography. Crum.wps
*Need a paper on Nelson Mandela ?
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