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  • What If I Were African American

    What If I Were African American

    WHAT IF I WERE AFRICAN AMERICAN I thought that it might be best if I went with African American. My Life as it is white male is some what good but has its disadvantages too. But I think my life would be basically the same, although I would have continued to play football all through school and well it is easier to get grants, loans, and scholarships if you are a minority. Another reason I

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    Submitted: May 3, 2010 By: regina
  • The African American Crisis of the Absentee Father

    The African American Crisis of the Absentee Father

    Courtney Soares Research Paper 8th period April 10th, 2008 The crisis of the absentee father is an issue that influences and impacts the African American community. My aim is to find out the effects of a fatherless upbringing on a child’s behavioral, emotional stability, and educational attainment. “I had no daddy around when I was growing up… that’s why I’m wild and I don’t give a…”-lyrics by Teiarra Mari. Father absence among the African American

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    Essay Length: 895 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Obesity Prevelance Amongst African American Adolescents

    Obesity Prevelance Amongst African American Adolescents

    Obesity is an epidemic affecting nearly one third of all Americans in the United States today. Obesity is determined by using Body Mass Index(BMI) measurements, in which BMI is defined as the; weight in kilograms by the square of the height in meters( kg/m^2). A BMI of 25 is considered overweight and a BMI of 30, Obese. Demographic and health research has shown consistently higher obesity prevalence amongst lower income minority populations; establishing a negative

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    Submitted: May 13, 2010 By: saad
  • African American in 19th Century

    African American in 19th Century

    The Civil war after effects; set the scene for what would become a long road of discovery, hardship, violence, and freedom however, during this process of transition the American people went through emotional as well economical changes which added additional stress to an already stressed nation where many groups became fearful and were subjected to racism which crossed over the boundary of liberty and Justice for all. Equality had become an endangered liberty guaranteed by

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    Submitted: May 18, 2010 By: Victor
  • The Major Socio-Cultural Experiences of African Americans

    The Major Socio-Cultural Experiences of African Americans

    Running Head: Socio-Cultural Experience The Major Socio-Cultural Experiences of African Americans African Americans make up 13% of the population in the United States, but most of these people did not migrate here on their own accord. This is where a lot of their African culture was destroyed. Most was lost through the enslavement of African people and the systems of social policy’s in place, historically and today, that continue suppress African tradition and culture from

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    Submitted: May 22, 2010 By: Andrew
  • African American Recidivism Rates

    African American Recidivism Rates

    A Research Proposal Of African American Recidivism Rates By: Ricardo Santacruz ABSTRACT As a result of tough on crime policies and the subsequent war on drugs, the number of individuals involved with criminal justice system continues to rise at alarming rates. Since 1980, the incarceration rate has tripled. 1 in 20 Americans will spend time in prison during their lifespan. The numbers speak for themselves. Currently there are an estimated 2 million people in U.S.

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    Submitted: May 23, 2010 By: July
  • William Grant Still - African American Composer and Pioneer

    William Grant Still - African American Composer and Pioneer

    William Grant Still, African American Composer and Pioneer William Grant Still has been dubbed the “Dean of African American Composers.” However to put such a limiting title on such a great composer does not do justice to exemplifying the greatness of his work. William Grant Still composed pieces that touched people of all races, not just African Americans. He wrote symphonies, ballets, children’s songs, and operas. In addition to his compositional accomplishments, he was a

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    Submitted: May 27, 2010 By: Mike
  • The Impact of African American Roles on Television

    The Impact of African American Roles on Television

    The image of African Americans has been greatly depreciated by the roles they play on television sitcoms. On these shows African Americans are depicted as being maids, clowns, and buffoons. This misrepresentation of African Americans has become common place through out the media. One of the most controversial sitcoms was the Amos ‘n Andy Show. This sitcom included two black comedic men and began the creation of the African American stereotypes that most people

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    Submitted: June 1, 2010 By: Edward
  • African-Americans in the Criminal Justice System

    African-Americans in the Criminal Justice System

    Background African-Americans have a long history of being the target of racism and biased treatment in the area of criminal justice system in America. In the post slavery era African-Americans were still faced with living with the strain of being discriminated against both in society and in the justice system. De jure discrimination according to Butler (2010) included wrongful convictions, lack of effective counsel, vagrancy laws that specifically targeted African-American people, segregated prisons, and exclusion

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    Submitted: April 19, 2011 By: jimm1564
  • Is Being a Lighter Skinned African American Favored/beneficial in Society?

    Is Being a Lighter Skinned African American Favored/beneficial in Society?

    Cameron Sanders Mr. Parker English Comp 10-30-14 Is being a lighter skinned African American favored/beneficial in society? It’s true that the African American community has come a long way since the 1950’s, but there is still oppression and racism present within the black community itself. The favoritism of lighter skin African Americans over darker skin African Americans have been going on for quite some time now. If you look in the media like on magazines

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    Submitted: April 27, 2015 By: supercam95
  • African American Culture Case

    African American Culture Case

    Racism is not a topic that is fresh to the African American culture. [Unfortunately], America faces a racial fracture whose severity is not sufficiently recognized (Brown). Years ago, in the late 1800’s, African Americans struggled to find their place in the world, following the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Considering slavery at that time, had just been abolished. “Several decades after the war, slavery’s demise had not brought about an integrated society” (Burghardt). Some people believe

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    Submitted: May 7, 2015 By: tx004665
  • African American Literature

    African American Literature

    Ted’s Handy-Dandy, Way-Too-Comprehensive Guide to Outlining Your Essay and Winning More or Less Every Argument You’ll Ever Have 1. Introduction: Name your topic, as well as the approach you’ll take (ex. “A Religious Approach to the Death Penalty”, “The Psychological Effects of Media Violence”) 1. Context: basic background information on the issue, as well as establishing relevance: what recent events have taken place that lend your issue a sense of immediacy (ex. “This year, the

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    Submitted: July 11, 2016 By: jgrasst
  • African American Racism - Constructing Racism

    African American Racism - Constructing Racism

    Eastburn Camille Eastburn Sociology Cory Martin October 3, 2016 Constructing Racism The current political climate in the United States has caused racial tensions among certain groups to be at an all-time high. Many citizens of the U.S. dispute why racism is at such a high level, whether it be historical influence or the actions of current racial groups. To begin to pick apart the current racial status in America, one must turn to history. Today

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    Submitted: December 1, 2016 By: camilleastburn
  • African Americans - We Are Humans Too!

    African Americans - We Are Humans Too!

    Stanford Khary Stanford Ms. Sandoval English 1A December 1, 2016 Title: We are Humans Too! African Americans (additionally alluded to as Black Americans or Afro-Americans) are an ethnic gathering of Americans with aggregate or fractional parentage from any of the Black racial gatherings of Africa. The term may likewise be utilized to incorporate just those people who are plummeted from subjugated Africans. As a compound descriptor, the term is normally hyphenated as African-American. African-American history

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    Submitted: December 15, 2016 By: shakashe
  • How Curtis Mayfield Views and Helps African American Society Through “little Child Running Wild”

    How Curtis Mayfield Views and Helps African American Society Through “little Child Running Wild”

    Torrian Wynn C. Liegh McInnis Eng 105-11 9/3/2016 How Curtis Mayfield views and helps African American society through “Little Child Running Wild” Curtis Mayfield released the song “Little Child Running Wild” on the soundtrack Super Fly in 1972. During this time Curtis Mayfield believes that when someone is born into an unstable environment, it will affect what individual the person will grow into. Through his music he is able to bring awareness to the African

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    Submitted: April 17, 2017 By: torrianwynn1
  • African Americans and Their Struggles for Civil Rights over Centuries

    African Americans and Their Struggles for Civil Rights over Centuries

    There have been struggles, for all races, to make this a great nation. Many have lost and compromised over time just to survive. However, the African Americans have been lynched, hanged, burned, dragged and their skin has even been cut from their bones just because they wanted what every human alive deserves, Civil Rights. The African Americans was freed by President Lincoln on January 01, 1863 by the Emancipation of Proclamation and have fought for

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    Submitted: December 10, 2017 By: Sarah922
  • The Normalization of Cosmetic Surgery Among Women in American Society

    The Normalization of Cosmetic Surgery Among Women in American Society

    Cosmetic surgery represents the latest trend in medicalization in which doctors are using their knowledge and the newest technology to tackle appearance issues that many individuals face. Within current American society, there is a normalization of cosmetic surgery occurring among women in particular. As society's standards about beauty change, women are increasingly finding themselves wanting to conform to such standards no matter what the cost may be. These surgical procedures are being used to materialize

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    Essay Length: 400 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Monika
  • Analysis of the Famous Mitsubishi Case Under the Light of Men-Women and Japanese-American Intercultural Communication

    Analysis of the Famous Mitsubishi Case Under the Light of Men-Women and Japanese-American Intercultural Communication

    Introduction It was my first day in high school. Standing alone in the middle of the play ground looking for anyone I know or can talk to, my eyes was searching all over the place. A pretty blond girl standing alone was a scene that, for sure, attracted my attention then. The moment my eyes saw her, my mind started thinking of ways to talk to her. After some time wasted thinking, I saw a

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    Submitted: November 30, 2009 By: Bred
  • Quaker Women in American Colonies

    Quaker Women in American Colonies

    "Quaker Women in the American Colonies" During the colonial period, women were considered inferior to men and “nothing more than servants for their husbands.” During the eighteenth century, unmarried Quaker women were the first to vote, stand up in court, and evangelize; although Quaker women enjoyed rights that women today take for granted, they were most known for their religious radicalism. According to Rufus Jones, a professor at Harvard, the Quakers “felt, as their own

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    Submitted: December 22, 2009 By: Top
  • The Impact of the American Revolution on the Women’s Rights Movement

    The Impact of the American Revolution on the Women’s Rights Movement

    The lack of participation of women in society in the United States before the women’s rights movement in 1948 was remarkable. They did not participate in activities such as voting and fighting in wars. They also could not own property and “belonged” to their father until they were married, when they would then become the property of their husband. They were brought up to get married, often while they were still very young, then to

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    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: Anna
  • Early American and African Tribes

    Early American and African Tribes

    Early American & African Tribes Though cultural features, including language, garb, and customs vary enormously from one tribe to another, there are certain elements which are encountered frequently and shared by many tribes. Early nomadic hunters forged stone weapons from around 10,000 years ago; as the age of metallurgy dawned, newer technologies were used and more efficient weapons produced. Prior to contact with Europeans, most tribes used similar weaponry. The most common implement were the

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    Submitted: January 24, 2010 By: Victor
  • Working Women and the American Family

    Working Women and the American Family

    Working Women and the American Family The increased role of women in the workplace has certainly changed the face of the American family, as well as strengthening the family itself. Because we as Americans do not have the deep past and rich cultural history of older nations, we are allowed a larger range of flexibility in our social structures – including family. Indeed, this flexibility extends to the familial unit, allowing this construct to change

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    Submitted: February 12, 2010 By: Yan
  • Women and North American Native Religions

    Women and North American Native Religions

    My Religion My Tribe, My Life: The Importance of women in Native American Religion Introduction “In February 17, the great Cherokee leader Attakullakulla arrived in South Carolina to negotiate trade agreements with the governor and was shocked to find that no white woman was present. Because Cherokee women regularly advised his nations council on matters of war and peace.”# For many years a lot had said about Native American religion. From the believing in spirituality

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    Essay Length: 2,155 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: March 3, 2010 By: Top
  • African Minkisi Introduced into American Culture: What Are Minkisi, and What Form Did They Take in the Americas?

    African Minkisi Introduced into American Culture: What Are Minkisi, and What Form Did They Take in the Americas?

    African Minkisi Introduced Into American Culture: What Are Minkisi, and What Form Did They Take in the Americas? I. Introduction African Minkisi have been used for hundreds of years in West Central Africa, This area where they are traditionally from was once known as the kingdom of Kongo, when Europeans started settling and trading with the BaKongo people. Kongo was a well-known state throughout much of the world by the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Violence Against South African Women and the Spread of Aids

    Violence Against South African Women and the Spread of Aids

    Introduction Terrible, destructive synergy exists between the pervasiveness of HIV in South Africa and the prevalence of sexual crimes against the women there. Because of the cross-culturally observable, strong traditional beliefs about gender roles among South African men, women experience adversity in their efforts to avoid infection with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (Glick et al., 2000). Historically, the fight for human rights and the conflicts among political groups have given rise to civil

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    Submitted: March 16, 2010 By: David

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