African-American Studies

Forever Free by Eric Foner is a summary of the truth about the Black American status after the Civil War. Evidences that counters the conventional view about what really happened to the Black Americans during the post-Civil War were also shown. Moreover, many American historians found proof that African-Americans really did not experience true freedom.     In the beginning chapters of the book, Eric Foner presents the on-going struggle experienced by the Black Americans in a White-dominated...

Many a scholar has faulted the Arab society in Asia, and Muslims in general, over their real and perceived notoriety in oppression and subordination of women. However, oppression of women is also prevalent in the US and Europe, home to some of the oldest and strongest democracies. The decades of colonization planted the belief that the Europe and the USA provided the best opportunities for immigrants from Africa and Asia. Thousands of women take dangerous sea journeys every year to enter Europe...

Lockdown is an economic process that encourages the usage of prison complex facilities that have tentatively allowed the states to apply capitalism and military dominance in their justice systems in order to incarcerate those individuals that are opposed to the new world order-therefore many colored feminists are calling for the integration of anti-globalization and anti-prison praxis (Sudbury, n.d.).  Construction of private owned prison facilities megaprisons have benefitted from racial...

The struggles of the African community throughout the history of the United States have been appropriately chronicled. From the days of slavery to the days of systemic racism, segregation and the Civil Rights Movement era, these struggles against cultural, political and economic oppression are the experiences that have shaped the black community. Right from the Harlem Renaissance era, the community has used art, music and literature amongst others to portray its sufferings, dreams and aspirations...

The civil rights movement was at its peak from the 1950s to the 1960s (Tuck, para 2). It was a struggle that took place in America which demanded equality between the white and black people living in America at the time. Most of the rights that were being fought for were based on race. The movement used various means to get their message across which were both violent and non violent. The non violent means were the most common and they proved to be more effective. This included protests, boycotts...

1. I feel that I am led by the same impulse which forces the un-found-out criminal to take somebody into his confidence, although he knows that the act is likely, even almost certain, to lead to his undoing.  I know that I am playing with fire. . .(The Autobiography of An Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson. This sentence is located in the first paragraph of the first chapter of the book and provides the key to authors disclosing his own personal story. First of all, the secret lies in...

1. I feel that I am led by the same impulse which forces the un-found-out criminal to take somebody into his confidence, although he knows that the act is likely, even almost certain, to lead to his undoing.  I know that I am playing with fire The passage is found in James Weldons The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man. p.g 5. It describes the state of mind of the character regarding a certain crime that he committed. It shows the doubt and confusion in his mind.2. It is a peculiar sensation,...

The Black Panther Party was a left-wing organization founded in 1966 for the defense of African Americans (Katsiaficas, and Cleaver 3). It was founded in Oakland, California by Bobby Seale and Huey Newton and would go on to gain fame all over the United States for its deep commitment to defend the rights of the African American population as a minority group (Katsiaficas, and Cleaver 3). For the decade it lasted, the Black Panther Party was able to tackle one of the most pertinent issues of the...

Alighting from her limousine, she slowly glides into view, a caramel-colored goddess, amidst the bright, flashing lights of the enamored paparazzi. Dressed in a tight gown that accentuates her plentiful curves, she treads upon the red carpet, her every movement calling attention to her innate beauty high cheekbones, doe eyes, a button nose. She looks upon her ardent fans who file behind a metal fence and bestows upon them a knowing smile. They shriek in delight and attempt to reach her, but they...

The film Rosewood is based on a true story that occurred in a small town called Rosewood in Florida. Director John Singleton brings this forgotten story into reality with superb directing with a cast starring Don Cheadle as Sylvester and Jon Voight as Mr. John Wright, a white store owner who inhabits the town of Rosewood. The population of Rosewood is primarily middle class African Americans, most of whom work at a nearby settlement composed of white people. When I was watching this movie, the...

Even during the early times, the Negroes were discriminated. They were segregated from others in almost all aspects of living. Negroes dont get maximum utilization of their countrys resources. In some places, Negroes are treated as slaves or commoners. They were considered to be inferior to the whites because the government considers the whites to be the people who are more successful. They think that only the whites can add up to the innovation and development of their country. In transportation,...

An evaluation of whether Malcolm Xs or Martin Luther Kings strategy was more successful in advancing equality for African Americans  needs to recognize that these mens  goals were also different. King worked with white people to achieve equality Malcolm X stressed self-reliance. King used non-violent protest Malcolm X condoned violence. Malcolm X, like King, wanted equality of opportunity but he did want integration into white society. Did Congress, intimidated by violence and the threat...

Racism entails believes by individuals about race as the primary source of traits together with capabilities with racial differences contributing to inherent superiority or inferiority of a given race. In institutional racism, certain groups may be deprived of their rights, benefits or can be subjected to preferential treatment. Racism in America has for long been an issue of controversy from the colonial time. The country has had majority of its occupants being whites compared to other races that...