African-American Studies papers

A review of Catherine Clinton's biography "Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom".

This paper discusses how the Supreme Court decision in the Gaines v. Canada case marked the beginning of social changes in education and civil rights in America.

This paper discusses Toni Morrison's book "The Bluest Eye."

An analysis of the importance and the application of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the United States Constitution.

An analysis of the narratives of African-American women in "Let Nobody Turn Us Around," edited by Marable Manning and Leith Mullings.

This paper looks at the accomplishments of Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass.

This paper discusses whether recidivism for driving under the influence (DUI) offenders who are electronically monitored is lower than for those that are not electronically monitored.

An in-depth look at the case of Gaines v. Canada (1938).

This paper explores four urban riots in the US that were manifestations of the same urban troubles.

An analysis of race and racism in the book "Devil in a Blue Dress," written by Walter Mosley.

An analysis of the change in conditions for former slaves following the Civil War.

A discussion of this legendary figure of the Underground Railroad who successfully transported many slaves to freedom.

This paper explores the implications of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X's international perspective.

This paper discusses the US presidential election candidates, Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama, and looks at which one has the best plan and best chance.

A Look at the discrepancy between the commercial success of Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and its negative reviews.

An analysis of the history behind "Boston Against Busing," written by Ronald P. Formisano.

An analysis of the plight of women and African-Americans as marginalized groups in antebellum America.

This paper discusses the positive body image of African-American adolescent females.

This paper discusses slavery in America from its beginnings to the emancipation.

This paper examines Toni Morrison's novel "Beloved" about slavery and racism.

This paper discusses causes and effects of the Great Migration of African-Americans during the early 1900s.

This paper examines the book "Beloved" by Toni Morrison.

This paper discusses linguistic profiling and its damaging ramifications.

This paper focuses on the issue of slavery and looks at its connection to the Civil War.

An analysis of the musical "Caroline, or Change" by Tony Kushner.

This paper discusses the emerging independence of the black church.

A review of the positive and negative outcomes of the Reconstruction of the United States.

A discussion of the African-American experience as reflected in literature.

A review of James Meredith's fight for civil rights.

This paper discusses a cycle of violence as it relates to children and looks at the impact of trauma from witnessing family violence.

This paper discusses the history of African-Americans and their situation today.

This paper provides an opening statement for the defendant in the case of Dr. Ossian Sweet.

A description of the impact of civil rights on the American political and social landscape.

An analysis of race and gender in "Celia, A Slave: A True Story of Violence and Retribution in Antebellum Missouri," written by Melton A. McLauren.

An analysis of Janie's characterization in "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston.

This paper examines the lasting effects of African-American slavery in the United States.

A analysis of civil rights for African-Americans from an economic perspective.

A review of the character of Ray Charles and the time in which he lived, as portrayed in the film "Ray," directed by Taylor Hackford.

An analysis of the social and cultural changes in Harlem from 1920 to 1960.

This paper looks at the influence of black music and culture on Elvis Presley.

Discussion of leaders and the personal characteristics that made them great.

A discussion of the background of gospel and rap music.

This paper discusses Hurricane Katrina and looks at the related social aspects of class and race.

A comparison between Richard Wright and John Griffin.

An argument against the points made by Laurence Thomas in his article entitled "Sexism and Racism: Some Conceptual Differences."

A comparison and contrast of the immigrant experiences of African-Americans and Asian-Americans.

A discussion regarding the racial, cultural, situational realities and challenges facing black politicians.

A review of James Baldwin's "Sonny's Blues" and Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man".

This paper discusses the injustice done to black Americans during World War II and the Vietnam war.

This paper discusses the emergence of civil rights laws in the 1960s and their influence until today.

A discussion of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois' impact on the civil rights movement in America.

This paper offers a project proposal on the issue of racism, focusing on students in the United States.

An analysis of the influence that Elvis Presley had on American culture.

This paper investigates the effects that positive self-affirmation has on stereotypes.

This paper analyzes "Racial Formation in the United States" by Michael Omi and Howard Winant.

Analysis of Richard Wright's famous work "Black Boy."

A comparative analysis of Martin Luther King and Socrates' views on civil disobedience.

A synopsis of Allen C. Guelzo's 'Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation: The End of Slavery in America'.

This paper discusses the pro-slavery verdict of the Dred Scott case, 1857.

An analysis of the ideology and impact of Pan-African leader, Marcus Garvey.

An examination of two youths and their disillusionment during the 1960s as reflected in their books "If I Die in a Combat Zone, Box Me Up and Ship Me Home" by Tim O'Brian and "Coming of Age in Mississippi" by Anne Moody.

This paper highlights the bravery of Rosa Parks, an African-American woman who protested the racism prevalent in the 1950s.

A discussion of the novel "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison.

An analysis of the discrepancies that exist in medical care for different races and classes in the United States.

This paper discusses and analyzes the novel "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison.

This paper reviews Toni Morrison's novel "The Bluest Eye."

This paper describes the role of Rosa Parks in the Civil Rights Movement.

This paper describes Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech as analyzed by Mary Louise Pratt in her essay "Arts of the Contact Zone."

A discussion on the American Civil Rights Movements, focusing primarily on the fight for civil rights for African-Americans, women and homosexuals.

An analysis of the reasons for the racial disparity that is evident in the sentencing system in the United States.

A discussion on the disparities in healthcare provided to different races in America.

A discussion of the novel "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" by Harriet Jacobs.

An evaluation of "Gathering Storm: America's Militia Threat" by Morris Dees and James Corcoran.

A comparison of the literary works of two former slaves, Harriet Jacobs and Fredrick Douglass.

A discussion regarding the differences in the medical care given to the different races and classes.

A discussion regarding patriarchy and women in the Antebellum southern plantation household.

An analysis of the cultural misunderstandings and racial discrimination that can occur in law enforcement.

A review of African-American literature.

This paper discusses the book, "Money Has No Smell: The Africanization of New York City", by Paul Stoller.

A review of Lorraine Hansberry's play "A Raisin in the Sun" .

An analysis of the imagery of darkness and light in the novel "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin.

An analysis of the differences in mathematical achievement between African American males and White males.

This paper presents a literature review on the sentencing disparities between crack versus powder cocaine use.

A biography of the life of novelist Harriet Beecher Stowe.

An analysis of the book, "Black Boy", by Richard Wright.

A discussion regarding oppression, diversity and the struggle for human rights of African American women.

This paper examines the achievements of Fannie Lou Harner and other women who were active in the African-American Freedom Movement.

This paper examines specific events and situations in post Civil War African-American history.

A comparison of the views expressed in the film "Iron Jawed Angels," directed by Katja von Garnier, with Martin Luther King, Jr.'s views in "Three Types of Resistance to Oppression."

This paper examines the relatively high number of African-Americans incarcerated in American prisons.

A review of the amazing contributions of blind musicians to music.

This paper compares the books "Slave Religion: The Invisible Institution in the Antebellum South", by Albert J. Raboteau, and "Slavery: A Problem in American Institutional and Intellectual Life", by Stanley M. Elkins'.

A look at the book "Slavery: A Problem in American Institutional and Intellectual Life" by Stanley M. Elkins.

This paper explores racial discrimination in the criminal justice system.

This paper reviews Jon Meacham's book, "American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation".

A comparative analysis of Buddhism, Hinduism and Taoism in the context of other major world religions.

This paper examines liberal individualism, market individualism and the theory of social democracy.