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.wpsSlavery 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 source. 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 |
