African-American Studies

The experience of being black or of mixed race was far different in Latin American countries than in the U.S. Like the U.S. there was a long tradition of miscegenation, from the first settlers who arrived sans women to begin setting up shop in the lands from Mexico and downward through the South American continent and began intermingling with the Indian women. When slaves were brought by the Spanish, the Portuguese and the Dutch, they too began to have children and intermarry with the European...

Like slavery itself, the idea of race and in particular miscegenation (the mixing of races) evolved over time and came to a political and social head in the 18th century American South. A major part of the colonization of the new world involved this very practice, which was condemned by so many proponents of not only slavery but racial discrimination. I dont think it is any mistake that as the outrage against miscegenation grew, so too did the white American cultures idea of racial superiority....

The concept of slavery is often associated in our modern minds with the enslavement of African Americans ancestors. However, this was only one of many forms of slavery dating back thousands of years. It did not always have the direct association with race that was present in the 18th and 19th centuries. Instead, it was a prevalent method of subjugation for a broad set of reasons throughout almost all past civilizations. Even now, there is the modern form of slavery as seen in human trafficking...

William A. Hotchkisss article in question, titled Slaved Codes of the State of Georgia, 1848 is in itself a compilation of laws that were imposed on the African American people of Georgia in the year 1848. These laws addressed several topics, namely, crimes and penalties, prosecution of offenses, correction of errors, pardons, execution, and costs.     I found some of the laws to be appalling and susceptible to being misused in a corrupt society. For instance, Article I (Crimes,...

Chapter 6This chapter discusses the lives of the slaves during the antebellum period at the peak of the cotton kingdom. Slavery experienced much development during this time. The chapter provides details on the various tasks of both the female and male slaves. The slave trade that existed amid the south is also made reference to. The slaves social lives, religious beliefs, character and families are also major topics of discussion. Upon reading the chapter, I developed a better understanding as...

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Slavery in West African societies is mainly of economic importance. In the Niger Valley, for example, many slave communities produced agricultural surpluses for the rulers and nobles of Songhay, Gao, and other states. Other slaves are bought to mine gold, aid in the production of salt and as caravan workers (Guisepi ca. 2010). Slaves also functioned as investment and currency (Clark 1999, p. 93). White slaves, usually Circassian or Georgian girls, are bought to be concubines in large Muslim harems...

The author of the article 11th century Ghana, Abu Ubaydallah Al-bakri was a Muslim scholar from Cordoba Spain. He found material for his article by interviewing anyone who had been there. He also relied on his immense knowledge of Africas geography. SUMMARY This article talks of 11th century Ghana as having towns with two distinct religions Muslim and Paganism (Al-bakri, 2001). One of the towns was occupied by Muslims, they had imams, jurists and scholars. The kings town, named Al-Ghaba was six...

Jackie Robinson is no doubt one among the few most influential figures in the American history. Through his devotion and determination, he broke the major league baseballs color line (Purvis, 1999). Despite the fact that in the 1940s life in America was highly characterized by segregation, Jackie Robison managed to become the first player in Brooklyn Dodgers, a baseball club that was predominantly for the whites (Purvis, 1999). As an expression for his love for the nation, Jackie Robinson quit...

The African-American Civil rights movement refers to the reform movements in the United States aimed at outlawing racial discrimination against the African Americans and restoring suffrage in southern states. Some of the main aims of the civil rights movements were racial dignity, economic and political self sufficiency, and freedom from oppression by white Americans. Some of the organizations that were active in the civil rights movement include NAACP, SNCC, CORE and SCLC. The struggle was not...

Workplace discrimination is also referred to as employment discrimination. This kind of discrimination is observed during hiring, promotions, teaming, job assignments, compensations and terminations. This paper will cover different kinds of workplace discriminations observed at workplaces along with laws that prohibit them. Introduction Employment discrimination covers various kinds of harassments, psychological, verbal and physical. Many jurisdictions have designed certain laws against employment...

Without doubt, the name Muhammad Ali has become synonymous with professional boxing. In relation to this, any individual, even those with minimal knowledge of the sport, would be able to quickly point out the iconic status of Muhammad Ali. However, even though it is rather common to hear of his accomplishments throughout his boxing career, it is still a worthwhile endeavor to learn more about The Greatest. In this sense, in this research paper, the humble beginnings of Muhammad Ali would be delineated...