Category: African American

Table of contents The Legacy of Slavery The Concept of the “Dream” The Impact of Fear Conclusion Between the World and Me, written by Ta-Nehisi Coates, is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the African American experience in America. The book is a letter from Coates to his teenage son, discussing the realities of black…

Booker T. Washington was one of the best leader of black community. He felt that blacks could not be a in a position to improve their standing until their communities reached a level of development that made equality undeniable. he had a different opinion about the racism, injustice, economic progress and other social problems that…

Booker T. Washington focused on having education for real life jobs and not asking for equality from the whites. He just focused on getting help from the whites and accepting their place as blacks on earth. WEB Dubois focused on the exact opposite things that of Booker T. Washington. Dubois focused on a strategy called…

At the end of the civil war 1865, America was left with many problems. Emancipation Proclamation had been granted two years prior to this which freed all slaves. This was seen as a great step in history as it presented the opportunity for a new life for black Americans, but it was not that simple…

Henry Ossian Flipper was the first colored cadet in USA military, upon successfully achieving the commission as a lieutenant. He got military education at United State Military academy at West point. That time was when only white people were in the command in military companies and black were at lower military grades. Henry O Flipper…

Although the Union won the Civil War, it was the states who seceded who won Reconstruction. Reconstruction saw the introduction of white supremacy groups, widespread lynching, and political violence. Eventually, those led by the Redeemers brought about the end of the Reconstruction era through a series of backroom deals with Republicans. With the help of…

Table of contents Influence and Role of the Movement in African American History The Harlem Renaissance – a Defeat in the Struggle for Women’s Rights Challenges and Contradictions Conclusion The Harlem Renaissance occurred during the early 20th century. It was when many Africans moved to New York City and developed a community called Harlem. It…

Engaging Du Bois’ work with an objective of extracting useful insights to establish an intellectual and social initiative makes one deal with his concept regarding color line and the role that he dispensed both in African history and for human history. Arguably, his analysis pertaining to imperialism was focused on race and racism in great…

Table of contents Abstract Introduction Black Nihilism Does Exist The Myth of Black Criminality Abuse of Police Power Other Factors of Nihilism (Poverty, Unemployment) Conclusion Abstract The purpose of this extended essay is to answer the question, “To what extent is the disproportionate incarceration of African-American communities responsible for black nihilism?” Nihilism, according to Cornel…

During the early 20th century, a blossoming time for African American culture began, displaying in literature, , art, and theater. After enduring so much pain and suffering from slavery, and the never-ending struggle to terminate it, the end had brought such a promising and sweet reward. Despite the racism many dealt with still, they were…