Payback Time/ Reparations for Slavery
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A 6 page research paper that examines the social issue as to whether or not reparations should be made to the African American descendants of slavery. The writer argues on behalf of such legislation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 99repara.wps

Black Crime and Unfair Sentencing
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An 11 page research paper discussing in great detail the subject of blacks who commit crime and the sentences that they receive. Examines the disparity between white sentencing and black sentencing--makes strong arguments. Bibliography contains 8 sources.
Filename: Blackcri.wps

Discrimination / Cause & Effect
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In 6 pages, the writer discusses the cause and effect of discrimination. The Rodney King case is used as one of the prime examples. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Discking.wps

Black Literature: The Changing Aesthetic Norms In The 20th Century
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6 pages in length. Black literature has made tremendous strides throughout the twentieth century. With the invaluable help of such historical figures as Rosa Parks, James Weldon Johnson, Richard Wright, Karenga and W.E.B. Dubois, the representation of blacks within the boundaries of literary arts has indeed blossomed. The writer discusses how within their individual works and endeavors, each one was significantly responsible for establishing black literature as the respected and appreciated entity it is today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCBlkLt.wps

Minority Women In Criminal Justice Positions
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A 9 page paper in which the writer discusses the success story of Vicki Miles-LaGrange -- an African-American woman named by Bill Clinton to serve as U.S. Attorney. Examples of several other such women are provided as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Wmncrimj.rtf

Origins and Evolution of Black Politics and the Enlightenment's Project of Modernity
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This 5 page report discusses the parallels between the origins and evolution of Black politics and the Enlightenment's project of modernity. The shift from 'modernity' to 'post-modernity' has been duplicated in the process that resulted in the development of modern politics for the African American community in the United States. Parallels between the emergence of Black politics in the U.S. and the entire process of 'modern' thinking actually can be compared to the development of the 'Enlightenment' of earlier centuries and its focus on 'modernity.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWblkmod.rtf

Origins and Evolution of Black Politics and the Enlightenment's Project of Modernity
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This 7 page report discusses the parallels between the origins and evolution of Black politics and the Enlightenment's project of modernity. The shift from 'modernity' to 'post-modernity' has been duplicated in the process that resulted in the development of modern politics for the African American community in the United States. Parallels between the emergence of Black politics in the U.S. and the entire process of 'modern' thinking actually can be compared to the development of the 'Enlightenment' of earlier centuries and its focus on 'modernity.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWblkmod.wps

African - Americans in American Politics
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A comprehensive, analytical 20 page discussion of the role that African-Americans have played in U.S. sociopolitics. Concepts such as Black nationalism (among others) and multiculturalism are explored. Bibliography lists at least 15 sources.
Filename: Afropoli.wps

Black Political Power in the United States: Where To Next?
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A nine-page research paper on the problem African-Americans have had in gaining economic and political parity in the United States, with particular reference to the institution of 'majority-minority' voting districts. Included is the failure of the political process, e.g., electing increased numbers of black politicians to office, to increase the political or economic well-being of black people, and possible political and economic alternatives. Bibliography cites five sources.
Filename: 99bpow.rtf

Deracialization in Black Politics
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A 5 page analysis of the political strategy of deracialization as it is used in black political campaigns. This term refers to the refers to the conduction of a political campaign by a black candidate in which racial issues and themes are minimized thereby appealing to more white voters. The writer discusses the implications of this strategy and its relationship to traditional black politics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Polblack.wps

African-Americans & Irish Americans/Views
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A 15 page research paper on the reasons why African-Americans and Irish-Americans each have different, opposing views of Affirmative Action in the United States. The writer finds that their different backgrounds in this country (i.e. slavery vs. immigration) are the apparent reasons. Paper is pro-affirmative action -- Bibliography lists 12 comprehensive sources.
Filename: Afroiris.wps

The Autobiography Of An Ex-Colored Man By James Weldon Johnson
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In 5 pages the author discusses 'The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man' by James Weldon Johnson. The author attempts to show how 'passing' is destructive in that it prevents the narrator from finding his identity. He does not know if he belongs in the category of black or white. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Excolor.wps

President Kennedy's Civil Rights Legacy Analyzed
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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.
Filename: Jfkcivil.wps

Eurocentrism & Afrocentrism / Contrasting Views and the Significance for Race Relations
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An 8 page paper that considers the differences between Eurocentrism and Afrocentrism and relates them in terms of the perceptions of Molei Kete Asante and Mary Lefkowitz. This paper demonstrates the arguments presented by both theorists and then considers their implication for race relations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Eurafro.wps

Environmental Racism & Landfills of the Inner-City
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A 20 page analytical paper examining the idea that large inner-cities seem to have their sanitation landfills strategically located in and around minority neighborhoods. A discussion of relevant case law, economic rationale, and environmental concern is provided. The writer posits that elected officials must take action or be held responsible for the harmful effects that nearby garbage dumps have upon members of the African-American and Latino communities. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: Garbager.wps

Educational Imperatives For African American Boys In Elementary Education
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A 25 page research paper that examines the way in which changes in arrest rates and crime statistics for African American youth has affected perceptions about boys from this ethnic group which are then generalized in the classroom to low status positions, low expectations for academic success, and lack of access to opportunities to achieve educationally. The paper shows how these issues have been addressed both in the educational research literature and in interventions in the classroom, and makes the point that there are, in fact, effective solutions which are not being discussed or addressed as part of the national public debate on education. Bibliography lists 52 sources.
Filename: Educaf.wps

Dr. W.E.B. Dubois, A Leader Among Leaders
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A well written ten page paper on one of the greatest Black leaders in American history. Follow his career from being the first African American to earn a Harvard Ph.D. to Ghana where he eventually renounced his US citizenship. His idea and literary works live on today. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: CWDubo.rtf