Essays and Research Papers on Black Philosophy

This 17 page paper reports the health status of African-Americans in the U.S. Statistics about the incidence of specific diseases and mortality rates among Black Americans as compared to White Americans are reported. The essay includes a discussion of the barriers to quality health care services. For instance, Black women are more likely to die ...

This 6 page paper argues that Rice redefines realism by rejecting past political history and moves toward an entirely new world through an aggressive global democratization plan and contrasts this to Obama's more idealistic view. Bibliography list 5 sources.

This 5 page paper traces the history of Diaspora Africans in New York from about 1650 through the early 20th century. Major highlights include the African Burial Ground, Five Points, Sandy Ground, Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad, The SIlent Protest, the Riots of New York, and more. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 5 page review of the racial and cultural changes that have unfolded in this representative of the Deep South. The author contends that cultural demarcation between the races has been a consistent element of Charleston’s history. Bibliography lists sources.

An 8 page overview of the numerous injustices that have been faced by blacks throughout their history in this country. The author argues that the impacts of slavery have been both direct and indirect and that blacks are entitled to economic compensation as a result of those impacts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 14 page paper which examines how minorities deal with discrimination. The paper discusses the history as well as current conditions of discrimination as it involves handling the problem. The paper also presents a hypothetical research that one could conduct in order to better ascertain how people cope with discrimination problems. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that the current economic structure of our country has arisen largely as a result of slave labor in our earlier history. The author contends blacks should receive reparations for this injustice. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page report discusses the life and accomplishments of Marcus Mosiah Garvey who, between 1916 and 1927, led the largest movement in history against racism, against the domination of blacks by whites everywhere. Marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) serve as a meaningful connecting point for understanding black America’s centuries-long battle for liberty, fairness, and equality. ...

This 16 page paper provides some information on the Nation of Islam, inclusive of its history. The paper argues that NOI has not made an impact on the black community for a variety of reasons. Other organizations and leaders who have been influential are noted. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the philosophy of nonviolence. Although King, Gandhi, and Chavez represent largely different points in history from one another, each was influenced to one degree or another by the writings of Thoreau. Each was successful in effecting great societal change with the use of Thoreau’s nonviolent tactics. Bibliography ...

A 3page paper which examines the situation of the African American in early American history. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses Bennett's book "Before the Mayflower," a history of Black Americans. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper examines the problem of institutionalized racism, and how police officers specifically are affected. This paper highlights the many evidences of racism that continue to exist within law enforcement, despite claims to the contrary. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses how the African American experiences changed in 1865 as it concerned laws and specific court cases. The paper discusses reactions from African Americans in relationship to these changes. One of these changes involves the emancipation proclamation, reconstruction, civil rights struggles in the 1860s and the 1960s. One of the most famous court cases discussed ...

15 Pages. Hugo Black was born in Alabama in 1886. After getting a law degree he spent time practicing law and then Black, an active Democrat, was elected to the United States Senate in 1926. Black was known to be a big fan of Franklin Roosevelt and his New Deal. ...

A 3 page research paper that critiques print media coverage concerning the issue of racial profiling. This is a highly controversial topic since proponents of racial profiling argue that it constitutes a tactic helpful to law enforcement agencies and is specifically needed in the war on terrorism. On the other hand, it is a tactic ...

This 6 page paper looks at the consequences of civil rights law and the movement itself. It answers that question as to whether or not people are better off today, as a result. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the current relevance of affirmative action initiative in light of organizations’ discovery of the benefits of the diverse workforce. The goal, however, should be to discourage discrimination of any kind. In this light, businesses should strive to build workforces more diverse than the law requires. Not only ...

A 20 page analytical paper examining the idea that large inner-cities seem to have their sanitation landfills strategically located in and around minority neighborhoods. A discussion of relevant case law, economic rationale, and environmental concern is provided. The writer posits that elected officials must take action or be held responsible for the harmful effects that ...

A 9 page research paper that investigates the effects of the desegregation laws and actions. The issue is far more complex than just desegregation in the schools in terms of racial numbers. There is an important issue of achievement. Did these actions improve the achievement of any of the students? The data are mixed on ...

This 9 page paper discusses the contributions of Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to the civil rights movement of the 1960s. The writer recounts Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on the bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955 and also explains the segregation laws concerning the buses in Montgomery. A ...

A 5 page overview of the problems which are inherrent in with policies of forced cultural assimilation. The author reviews Doris Goodwin’s “Wait Till Next Year”, Sherman Alexie’s “Indian Killer” and Mary Patillo-Mcoy’s “Black Picket Fences”, to provide a basis for the argument that forced assimilation causes more problems in American society than it ...

A 10 page paper that demonstrates the importance of minority internships in directing career choices for minority students. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines African-American cultural continuity and how it has remained essentially the same since the 1960s. The African-American community is examined from the inside and outside -- how they regard other cultural groups and how whites and Hispanics view them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 15 page research paper that examines the Great Migration of 1916-1919 when a huge number of African-Americans left the South for better economic opportunities in the North. The writer focuses particularly on the experiences of the state of South Carolina. Bibliography lists 5 sources.