African-American Studies papers

A look at the representation of history in black American philosophy through a literature and film review.

A look at black self representation in "The Postbellion Folktales" and the Harlem Renaissance era as a means of contesting prevailing images of Africans.

An analysis of the civil rights movement in "The River of No Return" by Cleveland Sellers and Robert Terrell and "Takin' it to the Streets" by Alexander Bloom and Wini Breines.

A discussion of whether racism is encouraged by the images we see in our media.

A summary of chapter five in "The Shaping of Black America" by Lerone Bennet Jr.

A review of the literary style of "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas".

A historical analysis of "Our Nig" by Harriet E. Wilson on blacks lived in pre-Civil War America.

An analysis of the folklore influence in "Sula" by Toni Morrison.

A book report on "Papa Jack: Jack Johnson and the Era of White Hopes" by Randy Roberts.

A brief biography of this Mississippian civil rights hero .

Explores the theme of racial conflict in the book, "Home to Harlem" by Claude Mckay.

A paper which supports affirmative action in the workplace.

An analysis of "Souls of Black Folk" by W.E.B. Du Bois.

An argument against the repeal of Title IX of the Civil Rights Code.

Explores racial identity development in the modern media.

An analysis of the system of racial profiling in America today.

An overview of the life, achievements and struggles of this African-American baseball player.

Discusses this book by Melba Patillo Beals, focusing on the theme of warriors.

An analysis of Frederick Douglass' religious belief in "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave".

An analysis of three poems (by William Blake, William Cowper and Amelia Anderson Opie) on black slavery.

An analysis of "The Autobiography of Ben Franklin" by Louis P. Masur and "The Life of Olaudah Equiano" in "The Classic Slave Narratives" written by Henry Louis Gate.

Examines anti-racist education in three novels for children, "Pippi Longstocking", "The Slave Dancer" and "The Cay".

An overview of the history of discrimination and racism against African Americans.

Discusses the methods of perspective relating to the history and narrative of the Atlantic slave trade.

An overview of this book by Charles Johnson and Patricia Smith.

An analysis of the major themes in Langston Hughes' autobiography, "The Big Sea".

An analysis of this book by Melba Neals on racism in Arkansas' high school system.

Examines Thomas Jefferson's views towards slavery in the State of Virginia.

Examines the role of the protestor in historical documentation, with special reference to the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War.

Explores the theme of violence in two works concerning race: "Native Son" (Richard Wright) and "The Wretched of the Earth" (Franz Fanon).

Examines the emotional impact of slavery, using works by Equiano, Jacobs and Douglass as references.

Discusses the life and works of American author, William Faulkner and the affect that the American South had on his writings.

Examines the problems in communication issues between African Americans and Caucasian Americans.

Reviews this book by James Baldwin and presents a discussion on being black in America's society.

A historical overview of this organization which helped provide education to freed slaves from the South.

Provides a detailed history of ethnic, racial and class histories that help to describe the history of Caribbean culture.

Investigates grounds for an appeal in the trial against rebel slave, Nat Turner.

Investigates the legal aspects of the sentencing of James Earl Ray, the alleged assassin of Civil Rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Four perspectives on Mid-20th century Black American race relations and the importance of religion.

A literary review of the impact of slavery on white and black families.

An overview of Sojourner Truth's speech to the Akron Convention on civil rights.

A discussion of the continuing problem of racism in sports with examples.

An overview of the achievements of the black feminists Anna Julia Cooper and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper.

An overview of Henry David Thoreau's belief that civil disobedience is justified.

An examination of the struggle of African American baseball players.

A literature review of the problem of racism in schools.

A discussion on how the women's division of the National Amateur Athletic Federation in 1923 did not hold ground with the African-American communities.

A history of chattel slavery in the British mainland colonies of North America.

An overview of Thomas Jefferson views on racism and emancipation.

A review of "Up From Slavery: An Autobiography" by Booker T Washington on his life as a slave.

An overview of the origins of hate crimes in the U.S. and the Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

A look at racism in sports and specifically Jackie Robinson's breaking of the color barrier in baseball.

An overview of the history and objectives of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

A review of Ralph Ellison's novel "The Invisible Man" with an emphasis on the theme of race and racial relations.

A discussion on how the Atlantic slave trade had its roots in African society as well as European.

A look at the problem of racism in the workplace through an analysis of three specific psychological states.

A look at the connection between health and income in unwed and pregnant teenage African-Americans.

An analysis of Martin Luther King's views on religion and society from his "A Letter From Birmingham City Jail".

A look at the social ideology of Martin Luther King, Jr. through a literature review.

A review of the lessons learnt by the protagonist in Ralph Ellison's novel "The Invisible Man".

A discussion of the views of Jefferson on slavery taken from his notes on the State of Virginia.

Explores the relation between cultural diaspora and the blues as represented in Ralph Ellison's "The Invisible Man".

Investigates the Juvenile Justice Sytem Policy and the theory of disproportionate minority confinement.

An overview of the life of African-American activist, Mary McLeod Bethune.

Assesses Aristotle's "Politics" in which he presents slavery as a fundamental element in the constitutional state.

Defines and examines racial profiling.

Examines narratives by Frederick Douglass and Walt Whitman to show the contradictory aspect of American society.

Examines the emotional disturbance caused through the lack of racial identity in two works.

Explores our works on oppression and the American mentality.

Examines Abraham Lincoln's "evolving policy" towards the abolition of slavery.

Discusses the television series, "Roots" in terms of audience and social meaning.

Examines the techniques used by Southern plantation and slave owners to control their slaves following the American Revolution through the anti- bellum period.

Shows the benefits of affirmative action in employment and education.

This paper examines the plot, structure and impact of the 1995 film, "White Man's Burden".

Examines the impact and influence of this African-American leader.

This paper examines the issue of team names and mascots that can be construed as racist.

Examines four different approaches of racial profiling.

Investigates the impact of this movement on American society.

Examines the cultural significance of this style of music which was largely influenced by African-American musicians.

This paper examines subtle, implicit yet pervasive prejudice in the media.

A look at some classic children's literature and examples of sexism and racism in them.

A look at radicalism and racism in America in the 1950's.

An analysis of the book "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave."

A look at two classic pieces of civil rights literature.

A look at African American women and television roles.

A look at racial bias in some classic children's literature.

This paper examines (in simple English) the contributions of Jane Yolen and Barbara Smucker to multicultural/anti-racist literature.

An examination of achievement motivation among middle grade African American males.

Racism in Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye".

This paper discusses the theme of how the phrase "patriarchal but father-absent" is used to describe the contemporary family.

This paper discusses the political struggle over cultural identity via "the naming" process, whereby certain social constructions reinforce systems of racial oppression.

A discussion of the phrase "the personal is political" by several writers.

The history of racial segregation and apartheid in South Africa.

A look at the roots of African-American culture.

An analysis of Douglass and Jacobs' views on religion.

This paper explores how female slaves in the South sought to rebel against their masters.

A look at the theme of sexuality and abuse in Harriet Jacobs' book "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl"

A look at how slave owners justified slavery according to Frederick Douglass.

A look at the image of African American woman in the movie "How Stella Got Her Groove Back".

This paper discusses the "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass".