Essays and Research Papers on Racism

A 4 page paper which examines the history of the African American people in relationship to slavery and society. The paper discusses how the African American dream is likely still a dream for many, in relationship to true equality in society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper explores western expansion and its association with the American institution of slavery. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper discusses the book My Soul is Rested, a compilation of interviews of people involved in the struggle for civil rights in the deep south Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page review of the great experiment in teaching ex-slaves to live as productive and free human beings. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses Frederick Douglass, his life and his work toward equality for American blacks. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the failure of Reconstruction with regard to the migration West, urban industrialization and immigration issues. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In four pages this paper examines different approaches to the civil rights movement in a consideration of major movement figures and the success of each method. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 5 page review of Howard Fast's 1944 novel Freedom Road, which accurately portrays the struggle blacks following the Civil War to rebuild their lives and how they achieved this goal prior to the intervention of the Ku Klux Klan and white supremacy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares Richard Wright's Black Boy with First Degree The D.E.'s rap song "Tell." Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper/essay that offers a brief summary of Uncle Tom's Cabin and then discusses it as social protest against slavery and whether or not it was embellished. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the institution of slavery through Alex Haley’s work Roots and The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper reviews the contentions presented by Calhoun in his 1837 article Slavery a Positive Good. There are no other sources listed.

A 3 page paper which examines the book Riot and Remembrance by James Hirsch and looks at a section that deals with the Great depression in Tulsa. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper analyzes Bobby L. Lovett’s article on African-American troops in Tennessee during the U.S. Civil War. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses some of the many factors confronting black slaves in this tropical region. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page book review discusses Prince Among Slaves by historian Terry Alford, which presents the fascinating true-life saga of Ibrahima, the son of a Western African king who was captured in battle in the eighteenth century and sold into slavery. The writer argues that while there are commonalities between Ibrahima's experience and those of ...

This 4 page research paper consider the current national debate over affirmative action. The writer considers objections to these policies, but argues that the need for affirmative action continues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page essay pertains to the autobiography of Harriet Jacobs "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" and discusses her assertion that slavery was worse for women than for men. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper that provides a book review of the entitle book. Highlights from each of the four parts of the book are discussed. The major events demonstrate the impact racism had on this girl as she grew up. It demonstrates the difference between her mother's generation who were very frightened and hers who ...

This 5-page paper introduces results of research about African American cowboys, past and present, who live in East Texas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses AME's fight against slavery and its continued value in the 21rst century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page research paper, essay pertains to the latest threat to establish headquarters for the organization in Oregon. The paper describes the history of the organization and how this treat was thwarted through cooperation between those opposing hate groups. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page essay that summarizes and analyzes the points made and the rhetorical strategies used in King's famous letter. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper specifically examines criminal sentencing and presents the conclusion that, while there are some inconsistencies, the data does not conclusively indicate that blacks receive harsher sentences than whites. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about the book Decision in Philadelphia. The author of this paper writes about the American Constitution and slavery. There is one source cited in this paper.