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African-American Housing Discrimination, 2006.
A thesis on Maryland's problem with African-American housing discrimination.
6,175 words (approx. 24.7 pages), 52 sources, MLA, £ 100.95
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This thesis examines the reasons why blacks live in housing inferior to their white counterparts in the state of Maryland. The paper starts by giving a historical legal analysis, covering discrimination in housing from the late 1800s to today. The paper then discusses the numerous methods used to discriminate against African-Americans. The author looks at issues such as restrictive covenants, residential segregation ordinances, red lining and other real estate practices and the various forms of intimidation. The author looks at the impact of federal laws, and discusses the fact that the laws enacted by the U.S. government are not enough to rectify the housing situation of African-Americans living in Maryland.
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"Corresponding to whites, blacks are more prone to have a lesser rate of home possession and to reside overfull, older, segregated, meager quality housing in essential cities of Maryland. So as to locate homes comparable to those of whites, blacks have got to recompense more and need to prevail over obstacles of either restrained or direct forms of racial prejudice. Statistics show that even today, in the State of Maryland, access to passable housing takes place along a color scale. Asians, for instance, have enhanced access to passable housing than other racial minorities, after that Hispanics and thereafter, American Indians. Blacks, generally, have not as much access to passable housing than other racial minorities in America, and black female-headed households have the least amount of access amongst all the minority groups."
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Discrimination Against African Americans, 2002.
An overview of the history of discrimination and racism against African Americans.
5,150 words (approx. 20.6 pages), 11 sources, £ 129.95
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This paper will address the issues and concepts that surround discrimination against African Americans throughout history. However, the conclusion is made that, while there is some support for the widely held notion that ethnic and racial inequality is slowly diminishing in the U.S., a more substantial body of evidence suggests that there really is not much to be applauded. This paper will look at the first African Americans, the Pullman Porters, African Americans that have actively participated in American military service and a look at the present-day demographic and occupational situation experienced by many African Americans.
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African-American Discrimination in Literature, 2001.
An analysis of African-American discrimination in Richard Wright's "Native Son," Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin In The Sun" and Lanston Hughes' poem, "Ballard of the Landlord."
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 0 sources, £ 25.95
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This paper discusses racial prejudice and discrimination against African-Americans as it is portrayed in three literary works. The paper discusses Richard Wright's "Native Son," Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin In The Sun" and Lanston Hughes' poem, "Ballard of the Landlord." The paper discusses the themes of each literary piece and the experiences of the African-American characters in them.
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"The characters in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin In The Sun experience a form of racial prejudice similar to the Thomases. Mama had always dreamed of owning her own home, one that she could leave as a legacy for her family. Throughout her entire life she has rented a worn-out apartment. When Mama and Walter had initially moved into their current apartment, they were not planning on living there for more than one year. Years later the couch is covered with doilies to hide the fading upholstery, and a table or chair has been moved to hide worn-out places in the carpet. The condition of the house is very similar to the house in "Ballad of the Landlord". When Mama mentions moving to a two-story house that has a yard Ruth says, "Well, Lord knows, we've put enough rent into this here rent trap to pay for four houses by now..." (Hansberry 44). All family members agree the house is a "rat trap" (Hansberry 45). Mama finally takes the money and fulfills her dream of buying a house. "It's just a plain little old house - but it's made good and solid - and it will be ours... it makes a difference in a man when he can walk on floors that belong to him." (Hansberry 92). Mama has never owned anything of value, and now she has something that she can proud to leave her children."
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The Marginalization of Native Americans and African-Americans, 2004.
Examines how post-colonial American history impacted the emancipation of African-Americans and Native Americans, or Indians.
1,065 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 25.95
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Before American society become liberated and independent from British rule, two important events became the catalyst for social and political changes that occurred within the American nation: the American Revolution (1775-1783) and the American Civil War (1860). These significant events in American history contributed to the liberation of America as a nation and the independence of marginalized sectors in America, the native American-Indians and African-Americans. This paper discusses the impact of the American Revolution and American Civil War in encouraging/discouraging the emancipation of the American Indians and African-Americans from prejudice and discrimination in the American society. In addition, this paper also focuses on the implications of the emancipation or non-emancipation of these sectors to the future of American society and nation.
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"However, over time, a strong public sentiment began forming as atrocities against the black slaves were exposed to the American nation. Because of strong public sentiment against black American slavery and continuing conflict between the South and North, the American Civil War erupted, and the anti-slavery vs. pro-slavery conflict ended with the issuance of the Emancipation Declaration of 1863 by then US President Abraham Lincoln. Thus, African-Americans, unlike the native American-Indians, were able to achieve their freedom from American rule and colonization, bringing down social prejudice and discrimination of the African-American sector in the American society and nation."
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The Resiliency of African-American Families, 2002.
This paper examines the ability of African-American families to exhibit resiliency can be understood through a consideration of their historical circumstances
3,790 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 72.95
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This paper examines African-American history and the values that this community has, despite their history of slavery, discrimination and poverty. It examines the community's strong commitment to education, a strong work orientation, and sense of responsibility. This paper also includes a study of African-American resiliency that was developed by the author in order to find out what adversities African-Americans faced in the pursuit of their education. The results of this study were then analyzed, and compared to the findings of prior research done on the subject. The survey included questions about age; experiences of racism, or discrimination; family structure during childhood and who helped raise them; and motivating factor for staying in school.
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"As slaves, black children were informally adopted and raised by other people in their immediate community rather than nuclear family arrangements. These extended family arrangements are still a prominent feature of contemporary African-American families and may be considered a major survival tool. The most important service provided by black kinship networks is support to single mothers, especially teen mothers. Hill's research has revealed that kin provide a wide range of support to young single mothers, often enabling them to complete their education or to obtain a job. Finally, the religious beliefs and behavior are strengths that exist among African-American families. In his research, Hill found that 82 percent of black adults said that religion was very important in their lives."
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Mexican-American Affordable Housing, 2007.
This paper discusses the current crisis of affordable housing in the US, with a focus on the Mexican-American community.
2,579 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 14 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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The paper examines the reasons for the current crisis in the US of affordable housing and discusses available federal and local assistance programs. The paper explores how these programs relate to the Chicano, Mexican-American population. The paper examines racial discrimination in the housing market and looks at differences in characteristics of renters and home owners. The paper highlights how the discrimination and bias within the housing market and the lack of affordable housing is a severe problem for the Chicano population and maintains that the United States must provide equal opportunities for affordable housing.
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Introduction
Crisis of Affordable Housing in U.S. Cities
Major Federal Housing Programs and Policies
Local Government Affordable Housing Programs
Impact of Racism on Housing Accessibility
Incentives for Owners to Provide Low Income Assistance
Conclusion
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"In the United States, there is a current crisis of housing for many different ethnic groups. Racial discrimination, homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, poverty, and a lack of affordable housing makes obtaining a place of residence difficult for millions of Americans. Additionally, discrimination in banking procedures, real estate agencies, and housing prices makes home ownership a near impossibility. While both federal and local assistance is available, such programs often are difficult to obtain, and can be difficult to qualify for."
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The New Deal and African-Americans, 2004.
This paper discusses the New Deal, a set of federal policies targeted at welfare relief and economic development during the administration President Franklin Roosevelt, and its effect on African-Americans.
2,085 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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This paper explains that the Roosevelts were promoters of human rights and racial equality; thus, part of the goal of the New Deal was to promote racial equality by creating federal agencies to help ease discrimination against African-Americans and to create economic opportunities for the advancement of black citizens. The author points out that, despite their status as free Americans and the general economic prosperity that occurred in the 1920s, African-Americans were still far from being treated as full citizens; therefore, for many black families in the 1930s, the difficulties spawned by the Great Depression magnified already existing forms of inequitable treatment. The paper concludes that, even though the promises of the New Deal engendered hope in the African-American population, which was desperate for social and political change, studies show that the New Deal fell far short of its goal of promoting racial equality.
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African Americans and the Depression
The Promises of the New Deal
After the New Deal
Conclusion
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"This mass migration, however, led to growing racial tensions in the cities. Unemployed whites felt that they should have first priority for the few factory jobs that were available. Many desperate white workers also began taking jobs as janitors and street sweepers -- positions that were formerly reserved for African Americans. This contributed further to the displacement of African Americans from the paid labor force. Furthermore, while limited financial aid was available, white families had priority for any unemployment assistance."
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Affirmative Action in African- American Education, 2002.
This paper looks at the intentions of the 14th Amendment in relation to a federally funded all-male African-American academy that works as a type of affirmative action to help combat discrimination.
1,375 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper looks at the establishment of an all-male African-American academy in California created in order to combat racial discrimination and inequality. The author discusses how the academy may violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by deciding admissions solely on the base of race, and examines why this case is a battle between the legality of the school's policies, and the pressures of social needs, and therefore seen as justifiable by many.
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"Proponents of an all-male African-American academy argue that such an act to create a federally funded school can be legally justified by looking back to the original intent that the Fourteenth Amendment and the Civil Rights Act carried in providing equality to disadvantaged minority groups. However, the laws were drafted in universal terms, warranting an application for equality to all persons, including majority groups. Such an academy does indeed violate the law, but the purpose can be socially justified. A separate school for blacks would not hinder the growth of black children, but instead would provide them with knowledge, confidence, and faith in the black race. This is certainly necessary to equalize the structural inequalities that exist in higher education. "
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African-Americans: Serving With Pride and Distinction, 2004.
Examines how African-Americans have served their country loyally during all of its wars.
2,116 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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Despite being enslaved, having their African culture all but eradicated, and being discriminated against, African-Americans have proven themselves loyal to their nation by serving in many of the United States' wars. This paper examines the role that African-American soldiers played in American military history, starting with the Revolutionary War and ending with the Vietnam War.
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"African-American soldiers were organized into all-black units referred to as the U.S. Colored Troops. These units were primarily led by white officers. Only seventy-five black officers were commissioned, eight of whom were physicians. Of the 209,000 blacks who entered service, 93,000 came from Confederate states. The Confederacy at first refused to recognize blacks as soldiers. Unlike other Union troops who were captured, black soldiers were at first not allowed to surrender, and many were shot. African Americans took part in more than 200 battles and skirmishes. In all, 68,178 died in battle or as the result of wounds or disease during the war."
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Racism and African-Americans, 2008.
This paper examines the impact of the concept of race on the African-American people in the United States.
779 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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The paper explores how the concept of race has impacted the possibilities and realities of African-American peoples in the United States in countless negative ways. The paper discusses slavery, sharecropping and racial segregation and shows how to this day, African-Americans continue to suffer racial discrimination, with their socio-economic indices reflecting a people who are not yet equal.
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"From the moment that African Americans first arrived in the USA, their lives were utterly circumscribed and dictated by the concept of race, in that they were initially bought "to the Americas against their will as commodities to be bought and sold." Clearly at this point, the concepts of difference and division embodied in the broader concept of race also implied gross inferiority. Whites were the "true" human beings and the masters; African Americans were merely possessions or things. Slavery was made an inherited condition, and African Americans had no human rights at all. This is surely racism at its most extreme, and it is the foundation of the African American experience in the USA. Thus, it is scarcely surprising that the concept of race has had profoundly negative impacts on the possibilities and realities of African Americans in the United States from that day forth."
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Integrationism and African-American Nationalism, 2008.
This paper contrasts the political ideas of integrationism and African-American nationalism during the Civil Rights era.
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper explains that, during the black civil rights movement, some leaders favored integrationism, which meant that these activists were willing to work with sympathetic whites to achieve their goal of civil rights. The paper points out that other leaders favored African-American nationalism, which meant the opposite of integrationism. The paper relates that, during the first ten years, the movement was mainly integrationist, as modeled by Martin Luther King Jr. King, who favored using non-violent methods, such as sit-ins, to oppose discrimination. The author continues that, by around 1966, the Black Power movement with activists, such as Malcolm X, who favored black self-determination, was growing. The paper states that the African-American nationalism has been accused of being in favor of black supremacy.
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"There is a sad but interesting common factor that is shared by the integrationist movement and African American Nationalism. Although integrationism was much more moderate than African American Nationalism, both were threatening enough to some people in the USA that the most prominent leaders of both movements were assassinated. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee; while Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965, at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem."
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African-Americans in Vietnam, 2002.
A look at the contribution of the African-American soldiers to the Vietnam War.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 13 sources, £ 73.95
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This paper discusses the experiences of African-American soldiers in the Vietnam War, examines the discrimination they suffered, and demonstrates that African-Americans were victimized in Vietnam by racial abuse despite the fact that without them the war would have been lost much earlier than it was.
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African-American Literature, 2007.
A discussion of the African-American experience as reflected in literature.
2,079 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper examines the African-American experience as it is expressed in the work of several notable writers. The author states that the works of black writers reflect aspects of American life and the development of American society over time. Several works are discussed that highlight various themes in African-American life, such as slavery and discrimination. The paper concludes by stating that the black experience is as American as any other and complements the experience of the majority society in many respects even as it extends it to new areas.
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"Ralph Ellison is a black man and approaches the world from that perspective, finding a way to express how society treats the black man through the character of the Invisible Man, a persona that enables him to hide even when in a crowd. For Ellison, blackness has been made by society into the defining characteristic of his existence. In a sense, he adopts the point of view of the white by making himself invisible. He is treated as if he were invisible, and he finds the benefit in that stat and uses it to his advantage in commenting on whit society. The main character in The Invisible Man is invisible only in a metaphorical sense, so that he seems invisible both to himself and to others. The hero of this novel is a black man who is invisible in white society because he is black. He is invisible in black society because of the way he takes on various roles expected of him by white society, though he recognizes how demeaning and false many of those roles are. He is invisible to himself because he has adopted certain roles and so cannot allow himself to exist as a real person with his own point of view. The existence of such a character is a devastating indictment of the dehumanization process in American society based on racial discrimination."
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African-Americans in World War II, 2003.
An overview of African-American participation in World War II.
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 30.95
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This paper discusses African-American military and social participation in World War II, from the volunteers who served in foreign countries during America's isolationist years to the discrimination and eventual integration faced in both the military and the war production workforce.
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"By 1943 black soldiers were openly resisting segregation and protesting the discrimination they faced. The War Department responded by introducing limited reforms, which included creating the Advisory Committee on Negro Troop Policies and hiring Frank Capra to film a propaganda film called The Negro Soldier ?to alleviate racial tensions? (479). Eventually, it would be necessity that would demand radical reforms. With the war escalating, the need for manpower was too extreme to justify turning away able bodied men into all facets of the armed forces. By 1943 the Navy began accepting black men into its officer?s training schools, where they were trained in an integrated setting. By 1944, 2,500 black men were serving in integrated combat units."
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