A History and Analysis of CORE (The Congress of Racial Equality)
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A 10 page paper which examines the history of CORE (The Congress of Racial Equality) and analyzes the organization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Legal History of Integration in U.S. Public Schools
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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.
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A LESSON BEFORE DYING
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This paper compares and contrasts Wiggins and Jefferson in Ernest Gaine's novel A Lesson Before Dying. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Letter From Martin Luther King
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This 5 page paper considers the letter written by martin Luther King in 1963 entitled the 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'. The paper looks at the messages contained in the letter, the justification and historical references and the way in which religion was used. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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A Look at Plessy v. Ferguson
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This 5 page paper looks at this historical time in which this case arose. Other cases are touched on such as Brown v. Board of Education. An overview of this case and its ramifications are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Paradox of Democracy: Inequality Despite Law
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An 8 page discussion of inequality in the United States. Discusses concepts such as affirmative action which was designed to overcome these inequalities. Emphasizes that despite the laws which are on the books inequalities continue to exists and that they do so because of factors such as economic disparities. Concludes that the real solution is change in the way we view and interact with others, a change which must occur in our hearts and not solely in our legal system. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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A Review of "Black Is the Color of the Cosmos : Essays on Afro-American Literature and Culture" by Charles T. Davis
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A 5 page review of the work of one of the most effective black writers of the twentieth century. A collection of a variety of Davis' most important essays, the book serves as a much needed compendium of the work of this tremendously important black author. Starting with an examination of the debates which encompassed black literary circles of the 1960s and 1970s, Davis compares the perspectives of a variety of different writers and academics before turning his attention specifically to the black slave narratives and then to Ralph Ellison, James Baldwin, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Jean Toomer, Robert Hayden, and other key figures in black history. The most interesting aspect of this book by far, however, is Davis' attention to the slave narrative as a critical component of black written history. No additional sources are listed.
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A Review of "Mill and Town in South Carolina":
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This 5 page paper discusses the book "Mill and Town in South Carolina" by David L. Carlton. This book is about the early days of the cotton mills and Carlton uses this book to describe the cotton industry, race relations, culture in the South, etc. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A Review of "Race Matters" by Cornel West
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A 5 page discussion of race relations in the United States. Contends that the subject of race relations is a key philosophical issue precipitated in the United States largely by the presence of African Americans. It is an issue which has been broached by many black leaders of our past, and indeed the leaders of today and our future. Cornel West is one of those leaders. He is, in fact, one of the most eloquent and influential black writers of contemporary times. West views white America as an oppressor of black America, an oppressor which operates through daily attacks on black attributes such as intelligence, beauty, ability, and character. Central to this racial bias is economics and the capitalist system which emphasizes individuality over community and competition over cooperation. No additional sources are listed.
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A Review of Time on the Cross
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This 3 page paper examines a book review on this controversial piece of literature. The primary issues discussed reflect the conditions of slaves. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Review of W.E.B. DuBois' "The Souls of Black Folks"
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A 5 page discussion of the cultural environment in which "The Souls of Black Folk" was written and the message which the author sought to convey. Contends that the general public at this time was not very tolerant of blacks in general and W.E.B. DuBois was not only black, he had an impressive education and was considerably influential. Ironically, these same qualities somewhat alienated W.E.B. DuBois even from some of his own people. Even in this historical context, however, "The Souls of Black Folks" was regarded as a beautiful insight into the African American culture. No additional sources are listed.
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A Social and Demographic Overview of the Old South
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A 4 page analysis of the social and demographic features of the old South. The author contends that the sociocultural region we know as the “Old South” is formed much more around common ideologies than it is any specific state boundaries. The ideologies which distinguish the Old South stretch back into the earlier years of our history in which slavery played a central role in both the economy and the culture of our young nation. The institution of slavery in itself, however, varied over the Old South. This variation is due to the variation in people and circumstance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A Son of Africa
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A 3 page paper which examines the film A Son of Africa. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Abolition Movement Prior to the Civil War
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A 5 page paper which examines the Abolition movement before the Civil War. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Abolitionism/There Was No Other Way
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A 5 page essay that draws on Fergus M. Bordewich's Bound for Canaan, a history of the Underground Railroad, in order to argue on whether or not the abolition of slavery could have occurred without the abolitionist movement. The writer argues that it could not and that the abolitionist cause was justified in defying the laws of the era. No additional sources cited.
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Abolitionist John Brown
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A 5 page paper which presents a biography of the abolitionist John Brown. The paper discusses his early years, his years as an abolitionist, and his death. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Abraham Lincoln: Overcoming Political and Social Obstacles in Order to Preserve the Union and Eliminate Slavery
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This is a 4 page paper discussing the political and social obstacles Lincoln had to overcome to achieve his goals. After President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 16, 1865, writer Stephen Oates in his book “Abraham Lincoln: The Man Behind the Myths” (1984) said that Lincoln became symbolic to “ministers across the North [who] portrayed the slain President as an American Christ who died to expiate the sins of his guilty land”. While this statement reflects the enormity of the legend for freedom and unity Lincoln would become, his political career was one of controversy as his personal goals to preserve the Union and eliminate slavery were not necessarily popular notions in his day. In fact, many accused him of working against the U.S. Constitution in many of his statements and policies. In addition to the political obstacles he had to overcome, writings from the time also indicate that socially many still regarded him as a third-class citizen within a first-class position; adding to the controversy of his decisions and his ultimate dedication to the preservation of the Union throughout the Civil War and his issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 declaring all slaves were free forever. Despite these obstacles, Lincoln managed to persuade the northern Republicans and Democrats to back his desires for the elimination of slavery in the south while using the tide of controversy from the publication of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and his public speech at the military cemetery at Gettysburg had a great impact on the national notions and approach to freedom and civil equality. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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