Category: African American

The revolutionary period that took place in the eighteenth century is among the most eventful eras in the U. S. history. The colonies’ ability to get beyond the British Empire’s control and implement their own public management policies became a critical historical juncture. Collaborating with the representatives of the white majority, both free and enslaved…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Political socialization is a lifetime process whereby people develop political beliefs and opinions that ultimately shape their behavior and approach towards all issues of politics. Essentially, Gordon and Gordon (2015) refer to political socialization as a dual process because a person first forms his or her…

Introduction There are approximately 4200 religions in the world today. Most of these groupings are characterised by organised behaviours, membership rules, and adherence criteria. The main aim of this essay is to take an in-depth look into the issue of how literature helps to illustrate the theme of religion in a society. In some instances,…

Introduction The Civil Rights movement in the United States has a long history. Starting in the 1950s, this social impetus for change implied taking direct action; it was primarily focused on the realm of education, although its proponents also addressed other areas where African American people were experiencing severe discrimination and segregation.1 In retrospect, the…

Both Southern and African American Literature have distinct characteristics that make them recognizable. On the one hand, there are the traditional and family-oriented Southern themes, with emphasis on concrete imagery, grotesque humor, and the Southern gothic. Some examples of this can be seen in Eudora Welty’s Petrified Man as the story reveals that the petrified…

Introduction The concept of equality in America has been a fundamental theme since time immemorial. However, the notion that everyone in America is equal has been lacking pertaining to some groups. In this case, African American people are an example; their struggle for equality in the U.S can be noted. The African American people were…

Introduction In both “We shall overcome” and Martin Luther King’s speech, there are different roles accorded to African American women of that time. “We shall Overcome” is a hymn that outlines the many odds that people of African American decency underwent during those days when the whites viewed blacks as fewer beings. Based on that…

In March 1964, Malcolm X delivered a speech titled “The Ballot or the Bullet.” Malcolm X counseled African Americans to utilize their right to vote responsibly in a lecture made at Corey Dist Church. He cautioned that if the government would still oppress them, they would lose their rights. This speech is also considered to…

Table of Contents Introduction Backround Information The Role of African Americans African-American Soldiers Fort Pillow Ongoing Prejudices Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The public discourse of the 21st century in the United States is centered around modern values, such as social equality and acknowledgement of human rights. In this regard, the issues of racism and discrimination…

The history of the United States is intrinsically tied to the problem of racism and complicated relationships between African Americans and White Americans. Although the Civil Rights Movement has allowed for notable progress in the late 50s and early 60s, racism still remains a major problem in the U.S., shaping the attitudes toward African American…