Essays and Research Papers on Black Philosophy

8 pages in length. The prevalence of substance abuse within the African American community has existed since the days of slavery. With legalization of cocaine and heroin at the turn of the twentieth century, the temptation was made much easier to indulge; by the 1950s, there was a preponderance of black junkies. ...

A 10 page paper which first defines binge drinking as the drinking of excessive amounts of alcohol in one episode and then identifies it as a phenomena is of serious concern in that it is not only life threatening but is increasing on a world wide basis. Asserts that while alcohol consumption man be ...

This 8 page paper argues that racism and discrimination that is imbedded in the social reality is reflected in the statistics of prison populations where blacks and other minorities are found in disproportionate numbers. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages. The purpose of this research paper is to write a policy memo as a campaign manager. This memo will be used to inform the current candidate running for state legislature about the issues and to present a position to be taken. Arguments to be considered are for or against school choice and for ...

A 5 page paper which provides a general overview of Mary Pattillo McCoy's "Black Picket Fences." McCoy's book details, through interviews, the conditions being experienced in Black middle class today. No additional sources cited.

This 18 page paper argues that the media has promoted and continued social discrimination of Blacks and the lower economic population through their own discriminatory portrayals, policies and practices. A discussion of theory concerning social perception and a look at discrimination in the Justice system as a consequence of media portrayal is included. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

Existence, like culture, is constructed from the experiences of the individual and is shaped by the physical, social, and political contexts of life as experienced by the group. This 5 page paper argues that Ralph Ellison in The Invisible Man, W. E. B. Du Bois in Spiritual Strivings, Leslie Marmon Silko in Ceremony and Amiri ...

This 6 page report discusses issues of self-esteem as related to Black women and makes the conclusion that, collectively, adult Black women have been ignored in the ongoing research into one determines a person’s sense of themselves and their own degree of self-esteem. This is of particular irony since the color of a person’s skin has been shown, throughout history ...

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts two works, an article by Barbara Fields and a novel by George Schuyler entitled Black No More. Both authors seem to believe that race is socially constructed. The relationship of race and class is explored. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines how the author proposes an economic alternative to racial discrimination in America. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how African Americans are still segregated in our society. The paper focuses on education as the source for segregation in society today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Malcolm X advocated bringing about change through "any means necessary' while Martin Luther King, Jr. followed the principles of nonviolent civil disobedience to fight for the rights of Blacks. This 5 page paper argues that Nonviolent civil disobedience is a viable alternative to political violence and was successfully used as a tactic by leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. ...

In the attempt to approach religion or spirituality as an integral part of a total expression of culture pertaining to a society, the study of Africanisms should not be limited to the identification and description of elements of African origin for the sake of understanding religious practices. This 20 page paper argues that africanisms did and continue to influence the ...

This 8 page paper looks at the topic of reparations. The slavery experience is discussed historically and other groups who received reparations such as Jews and the Japanese are included in the argument. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

6 pages in length. The real life application of affirmative action is anything but what it was originally designed to address. Double standards are prevalent throughout educational institutions as minority groups have been instrumental in taking advantage of a system that was supposed to offset racial discrimination, not make it worse from the ...

6 pages in length. Comparing the approach to racial issues between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. requires the student to delve into various elements of each man's past, such as differing regional origins, in order to gain a significantly better understanding as to why – while enlightening the world on the same ...

A five page paper which looks at the development of race relations in Britain over the past fifty years and considers whether the UK can be categorised as a multicultural society. Bibliography lists 12 sources

7 pages in length. When affirmative action was first introduced, its primary purpose was to give minority groups the same -- or better -- chance as their white counterparts. What that meant for the academic world was if two entrance candidates were equally qualified on all levels, yet one was a minority and ...

The black experience in the United States is one which has been affected by a mindset of superiority of those that first bound them into slavery, by the societal segregation which haunted them for years after the end of the Civil War, and by numerous legislative attempts to make up for past wrongs. These ...

6 pages in length. Ebonics, which is a word combined from "ebony" (black) and "phonics" (sounds), has been labeled a genetically based language whose roots reach back to Africa. The controversy remains an issue with deep-seated racial implications: is there a place for Ebonics in today's society, and if not, are those who ...

A 5 page paper which discusses what the various authors in "Three Negro Classics" believe is necessary to move ahead in American society. "Three Negro Classics" is comprised of Booker T. Washington's "Up From Slavery," W.E.B. DuBois's "The Souls of Black Folk," and James Weldon Johnson's "The Autobiography of an Ex-colored Man." No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines what the economic and social implications of globalization are for corporations. The paper focuses on the impact globalization has on African Americans. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

6 pages in length. Nella Larsen's Passing possesses many important components with regard to marriage that, if not taken in their direct context, will be overlooked by the average reader. It is essential to also look beyond the author's obvious intention with regard to the story's overall meaning so as not to miss ...

5 pages in length. It is nearly impossible to escape racial stereotypes, for they have existed for centuries in all segments of society. One need only look throughout history in order to determine where such damaging stereotypes originated; If one considers the fact that each person is a product of his own environment, ...

This 6 page paper discusses the politics of the group the Black Panthers. This analysis is based on the thesis that this group is extremist and not viable based on their ideology which advocates change outside of all current lawful avenues. Bibliography lists 1 source.