âA Worn Pathâ by Eudora Welty is a suspenseful short story of a poor, elderly African American grandmother who annually made a dangerous and grueling trek from her home far away from the town of Natchez, Mississippi to the doctorâs office in town and back again to her remote home. She made this journey every year to pick up medicine...
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Introduction The landscape of American literature has been profoundly enriched by the contributions of African American women authors. These writers have not only chronicled the diverse experiences of African American women but have also challenged societal norms and provided a voice to the marginalized. Their literary works span a range of genres, from fiction and poetry to autobiography and essays,...
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Introduction Being an African American lady from the South who had been brought up by her grandparents. I have been deeply introduced into African American world views since my grandparents followed African American cultural beliefs loyally. As a result, they profoundly impacted the African American worldviews in me and other family members, correspondingly to other African American families who resided...
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Cultural issues encompass all factors of society that influence peopleâs opinions, beliefs, and choices like public relations, religion, politics, and media to name but a few (IHE, 2015). It is vital to analyze the role of culture issues in society to fathom factors that affect a community. Every community faces complex problems regarding government, healthcare, education, and socialization structures. The...
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Racism, a deeply entrenched societal malady, persists in various forms across the globe. At its core, racism is not merely an overt expression of hate or discrimination but a complex, multi-faceted phenomenon that permeates social structures, ideologies, and individual psyches. Understanding the heart of racism necessitates delving into its historical roots, psychological underpinnings, and socio-economic dimensions. This essay explores these...
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Millions of individuals throughout the United States have the Pledge of Allegiance memorized and some even recite it every day. One particular line, however, is rather conflicting. âLiberty and justice for all.â The United States prides itself on being a utopian world of freedom and equality for all people, but the reality is that this is not the case. The...
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Introduction Frederick Douglass stands as a monumental figure in the annals of American history, celebrated for his indomitable spirit and tireless advocacy for the abolition of slavery and racial equality. Born into the chains of slavery in 1818, Douglass rose to become one of the most influential reformers, abolitionists, and orators of the 19th century. His life and work epitomize...
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There is strong evidence that racism has existed since the beginning of human civilization. Throughout history, the balance between human races has been unequal, proven by the countless cases of human enslavement and mistreatment through countless human civilizations. Including that of African Americans through the history of the United States. The waters of racial prejudice run deep through generations, and...
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The United States is a melting pot of countless different cultures and races, and they are all given equal rights under the law. Ideally, this means that all people would be treated equally, but there are still many instances of racism that occur every single day. However, these instances arenât as obvious as racism was in Americaâs past. They happen...
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Introduction Racism in America persists as a deeply entrenched societal issue, shaping various dimensions of life, from economic disparities to social justice. Despite progress made since the civil rights movement of the 1960s, racial inequality remains a pervasive challenge. This essay aims to delve into the nuanced landscape of racism in contemporary America, examining its current manifestations, the systemic structures...
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In the 18th century, the debate of slavery was a popular subject but was mainly only discussed by the white men who had never known the other side of the story and had never experienced firsthand the squalor that the slaves truly had to go through day in and day out. John C. Calhoun, author of âSlavery A Positive Good,â...
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Motor city, Detroit, Michigan, had long been known as the automobile centre of America but by the end of the 1960s Detroit was equally as famous for being the home of Motown records the launch pad for many black artists to become successful in mainstream America. Because of the appeal of the automobile trade and the many jobs there were...
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Introduction As a woman of black African decent, I am sometimes overwhelmed with disbelief about the negative perception of others towards other black African women in terms of HIV and AIDS. Some incidents such as a routine visit to the hospital in Belgium for a thigh rush led to a test for HIV/AIDS. On a recent visit to hospital in...
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Traditions have been passed down from generation to generation. Whether itâs expressed through beliefs, customs or behavioral actions within a group. They all hold symbolic meaning and can affect society as a whole. Although traditions have a great impact and hold a great value from the past, there are many different types and all have special significance to them. In...
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Since the birth of the United States, African Americans have been controlled through institutions such as slavery and politics which come and go in new forms that reflect the political climate of the time. Each time a new form of racial discrimination emerges, the new system is weaker than the one previous. However, this is not to be mistaken with...
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Explore the representation of race in at least two texts from the course. âThe caged bird sings with a fearful trill, of things unknown, but longed for still, and his tune is heard on the distant hill, for the caged bird sings of freedom.â (Angelou:33) How does a populous minority become so segregated from the other that they cannot even...
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Abstract This paper explores the many challenges minoritiesâ face in the workplace. Over the past 100 years African-Americans have struggled with being considered as equal as the white counterpart and women as equal to the male gender, in life and at work. African-American minorities have made major educational and career advances, but still struggle significantly with equality in pay and...
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In the two plays named Fences by August Wilson and Hamlet by William Shakespeare. They are plays that had so many meanings behind it, but the one that got a lot of my attention was the two main characters Hamlet and Troy Maxson, for some people they might be considered heroes but to me they are not close to be....
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A minor character from Eudora Weltyâs, âA Worn Pathâ, is the hunter. Although he does appear in an important part in the story, when he encounters Phoenix in the forest, he is still considered a minor character and the story did reveal many things about the hunter. The story revealed that the hunter is just a stock character because he...
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Human Zoos were created in the 19th century to display African Americans that were believed to be related to the descents of monkeys and apes. They put indigenous people from across the world on display like a giant human zoo, coined the name. Human Zoos became popular because they were a way to test Darwinâs theory that humans had evolved...
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At age 2, Rosa moved to her grandparent's house with her mom and brother. She helped to work around their farm and picked cotton for a white farmer to earn some extra money. With the payment of only 50 cents a day, it felt like slavery. When Rosa was old enough she went to the local school for colored children...
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When we think of nationalism today, we typically react to nationalismâs negative connotation pertaining to white supremacy which is inextricably tied to the racist history and fabric of the United States. However, What is black nationalism? It is important that we contextualize what it is especially as it pertains to the 19th and early 20th centuries. Therefore, we use an...
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Imagine being treated like an object instead of a human and being forced to do things that you donât want to do and the people that hold power wonât do anything to help you because of your skin color. âGet Outâ provides a sense of imagery that slavery in America is still around in modern times and that African Americans...
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Is it â To Serve & To Protectâ or âTo Serve & To Disrespectâ ? Police brutality has existed for decades undetected but got worldwide exposure from the â leaked footageâ of the 1991 police incident in Los Angeles displaying the harsh beating of Rodney King by law enforcers. This event , in addition to all of the officers that...
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In her lyric, âCitizenâ, Claudia Rankine writes, âbecause white men can't, police their mimagination, black men are dyingâ. These words illustrate the predisposed attitudes âwhite menâ identify with âblack menâ. In this context, it is in reference to police brutality toward African Americans during the 1990s. It suggests that rather than understanding a person as an individual, they are distinguished...
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The Hate You Give is a great novel that expresses the topic of police brutality against the African American society. Though the novel centers around that, it has multiple topics that surround police brutality like a web. The story follows a young girl named Starr Carter, a girl who lives in Garden Heights who is dealing with an internal conflict....
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Racism in workplaces Racism in workplaces is already present from hiring, indeed in comparison to white people, black people in the US are twice as likely to be unemployed and also earn 25 percent less when employed. Although racial discrimination in the workplace is prohibited by federal and states law, employers can in fact discriminate people by not hiring them...
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Racism is a critical issue in America today. In fact, the history of the country is characterized by cases of racism, which have led to a divided society. Many people have experienced racial abuse once in a while, and it is unfortunate that I have become a victim a couple of times. For such reasons, racism would be an important...
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Introduction Racial profiling remains a contentious and deeply rooted issue in the United States, perpetuating systemic inequalities and fostering mistrust between marginalized communities and law enforcement agencies. Defined as the discriminatory practice of targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on their race, ethnicity, or nationality, racial profiling undermines the principles of justice and equality that underpin the U.S. legal...
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Harper Leeâs classic novel, âTo Kill A Mockingbirdâ was published in 1960. The novel is based around the 1930s around the time slavery ended but racism and discrimination was very much alive. This would have a been around the same time as the great depression where everyone didnât have money. Kathryn Stockett film, The Help, was turned into a film...
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