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This report, 6 pages in length, relying on 6 sources and in APA format, describes Jim Crow laws, their origin and purpose, and their impact on society. The report discusses the role of the courts in enforcement and ultimate dismantling of such laws. Finally, the report considers the implications of the such laws for economic development and social well-being. | more info
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This is seven page paper about Jackie Robinson. It is written in MLA style and uses 11 sources. The thesis statement is: Jackie Robinson, who joined the Major League baseball team, the Brooklyn Dodgers, in 1947 when Black and white people were completely segregated and lived in completely different worlds, revolutionized the way Americans looked at baseball and began a civil revolution in the United States, but his accomplishments were achieved at a very high price; through his success he became a hero for Black and white people and although he crusaded for civil rights, it was not for the Black population alone and stood up for other minorities; Robinson changed the way white people viewed Black people, and it is interesting to note that it was white people’s money that created the possibility for Robinson’s entrance into the sport, and although he was a hero, not all Black people were pleased with the changes caused by Robinson’s entrance into the sport; Robinson’s disappointment was that he was not allowed to become a manager, and he did not live long enough to see a black manager; Robinson participated directly in the civil rights movement. | more info
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In Piedmont, whites and blacks were almost forbidden to integrate until the court case of Brown v. Board in 1954, which ruled that all schools had to abolish segregation. In the memoir, Colored People, by Henry Gates, the author details the integration of the school system and other establishments, which sometimes caused tension and trouble. This paper will detail the highlights of Mr. Gates’ book as well its purpose and place within today’s black community. Specifically, this paper will look at how this memoir paints Gates’ life in a memorable, funny way. | more info
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This is an 8-page paper written in the APA style. The paper focuses on the 2000 presidential election, specifically the disenfranchisement of African-American voters. The paper contains a thesis statement, and details why the subject was chosen. It also details how research was carried out for the paper. Results from research are reported using details and examples. The information gained in the paper is then looked at in relation to 2 other ideas about discrimination against African-Americans in the last century. There are 15 sources for this paper. | more info
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This 5-page research paper uses 8 sources and is in MLA format. It explores the development and importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. | more info
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This is a two page paper that discusses Delridge Hunter’s book, “The Lyric Poet: A Blues Continuum.” This paper follows the details of the evolution as described by Hunter. The paper discusses how the Negros brought the blues over to the United States when they were transported as slaves, and how it has evolved into a celebrated art form. This paper is written in MLA style, and uses only the book as a source. | more info
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This is a college junior level essay on the subject of African and African American studies. Whether or not the role of the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and World Bank is beneficial or injurious to Caribbean economic development is discussed. Examples of the findings are considered and analyzed. This is a 5 page paper that is written in MLA format, it relies on 8 sources. | more info
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This is a fourteen page paper that discusses the invention of the Negro. The paper is written in APA style and uses six sources. The thesis statement is: This paper will discuss and analyze the invention of the Negro, the steps involved in the process, the laws of distinction and indication, the idea of whether race is a valid label, whether race is a legitimate method by which to oppress and discriminate against groups of people, as well as the history behind blues, how it has been associated with the Negro history, and how the music has been used as a means of oppression and discrimination. | more info
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This is a one page paper relying on 7 sources to outline the issue of illiteracy in the African American population. The illiteracy rates are significantly higher in this population than any other and the reason for this inadequacy needs fleshed out. | more info
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This report—8 pages in length, in APA format, and relying on 10 sources—outlines African American urban illiteracy rates, their social and economic impacts, and underlying conditions giving rise to the pathology. The report concludes with some thoughts on means of ameliorating existing conditions. | more info
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What follows is a three page essay that answers 4 questions based on reading done in the writers class and sources found electronically. It is written in the MLA style of citation. Each of the persons is described and their contribution to Black history is analyzed. A list of references is included at the end. | more info
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