Many white people do not like to hear this fact and refuse to believe it, but the truth is deeply embedded within our society's political framework. ... Many black Americans believed that through the installation of America's first black President, Barack Obama, a change was really going to come. ... This lead individuals to believe that slavery was good for the slaves, and good for the American people as a whole (Alexander, 26). ... This approval provided white slave owners with a lot more power which lead individuals to believe that white supremacy was not only the new belief syst...

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(Tyson P.3) In addition, the author believes that there was no real agenda for hip-hop. ... For some reason violence, sex, crime, and drugs are associated with rap. ... Drugs are another topic widely spoken by gangster rappers. ... Mentioning how fun drugs supposedly are in songs is unnecessary. ... People only listen to what they have been brainwashed to believe is a true representation of who they are. ...

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In a recent study they found 75% of white Americans believe that there is no issue with the criminal justice system and that racism is not a problem in the world we live in today. ... The media spreads the idea that the people of color use and abuse drugs more than white people. In a study done by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration indicates that white people and black people use drugs at a similar rate, yet black people are more likely to get pulled over because of suspicion of having drugs. ...

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Drug related homocide is the number one cause of death among African Americans between 15-24 years of age (Haynes et al.... Research on racism reveals that a lot of individuals that believe they are prejudice free display discrimination. ... This lack of support leads to low self esteem, low achievement, conduct behavior problems, high drop out rates, and drug abuse. The drug culture however, can offer an escape route into peer acceptance, power that offers prestige, and a good economy (Haynes et al., p. 147). Haynes et al. say that schools have a critical role to play in reducing the risk ...

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It is obvious that significant improvements have been made in the way that the criminal justice system deals with Blacks during the history of the United States. Blacks have not always been afforded a right to trial, not to mention a fair one. Additionally, for years, Blacks were unable to serve on juries, clearly affecting the way both Blacks and whites were tried. Much of this improvement has been achieved through various court decisions, and other improvements have been made through federal and state legislatures. Despite these facts, the development of the legal system with regard to race ...

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"This is totally true because the white cops are ignorant believing they are better than the minority based on not living in poorer parts of county. ... I believe that the percent of white cops over black cops is a major factor and that this should change in the future. ... Some of these places don't need military equipment based on modest crime rates, no terrorist activities and some drug problems. ... By attacking the black community and their involvement with crimes and drugs. ... Social and conservative media should come to a stop because they switch the facts and use powerful langu...

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The underlining aspect in Malcolm's life was that he adamantly believed in was the importance to the devotion of Islam. ... Malcolm Little later looked back at this moment in his life saying, "Even at that young age, I just couldn't believe in the Christian concept of Jesus as someone divine, and no religious person, until I was a man in my twenties and then in prison could tell me anything" (Haley, The Autobiography of Malcolm X1). ... Eventually he became involved with drugs and alcohol. ... When Malcolm Little was finally let out on parole after 8 years, he instantly became ...

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They both believe that a black man can't integrate into a society that is preset for a white man to live in. ... Both Malcolm and Biko talk about gaining this equality because they strongly believe that it is time for change in the so called, "white society."" ... Biko said "The idea of everything being done for the blacks is an old one and all liberals (whites who believe they know what is best for blacks) take pride in it; but once the black students want to do things for themselves suddenly they are regarded as becoming "militant."" ... He talked about how the property value of a ce...

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From local thugs to law enforcement officers, from drug addicts to political figures, Crash brings individuals of varying backgrounds together in a film which represents the attitudes that many people share, particularly those attitudes of racism, whether they are overtly expressed or subconsciously so. ... From local thugs to law enforcement, and from drug addicts to political figures, "Crash" unites various cultures and various backgrounds into a film that presents the attitudes that many people share directly or indirectly. ... Ryan believes that African Americans are taking away...

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He believed in black nationalism and pride. ... He became dependent on drugs, got into trouble and returned to Boston to organize a burglary ring. ... Malcolm stopped eating pork, smoking, using drugs and let his hair take its natural shape. ...

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Ever since African Americans have arrived in America, the evolution of African American masculinity has come a long way. Over the years, black masculinity has evolved concerning the way we carry our self and our sexuality. Masculinity is pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men. The masculini...

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In the instance that a white woman was assaulted in the early 1900's, her word was believed to be credible, and citizens took harsh and violent action to defend her- something that could not be said for African American women experiencing the same kind of sexual assault. ... Wells also mentions an instance when a white man "outraged an Afro-American girl in a drug store". ...

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He believed in nonviolent direct action. ... Once he moved to Boston he became involved in drugs and gangs. ... He believed that his old last name was his "slave name."" ... He unlike King believed in segregation of blacks and whites (Cone). ... The Nation of Islam was believed to be behind the bombing. ...

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He believed in nonviolent direct action. ... Once he moved to Boston he became involved in drugs and gangs. ... He believed that his old last name was his "slave name."" ... He unlike King believed in segregation of blacks and whites (Cone). ... The Nation of Islam was believed to be behind the bombing. ...

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Janice was involved in church activities, she believed that sexual activity before marriage was forbidden, and she was determined to not fall into the trap like some of her friends. ... During her elementary and junior high years, Janice saw drugs and gangs infesting the streets of her neighborhood. ... Janice believes watching her mother's resilience and independent nature has fortified her independent familial beliefs. ...

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The Situation of African-Americans in America In their motherland Africa, black people lived together in tribes with the families staying together in the village and leading a live according to strong morals and rites. Each tribe had developed a culture and often an own language, and the people ei...

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Although he believed that time would reverse the blackness is ideologically linked to criminality in ways more insidious and complex than Douglass could have imagined. ... Homelessness, unemployment, drug addiction, mental illness, and illiteracy are only a few of the problems that disappear from public view when the human beings contending with then are relegated to cages. ... Or rather the people who continually vote in new prison bonds and tacitly assent to a proliferating network of prisons and jails have been tricked into believing in the magic of imprisonment. ...

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Many still believe that African Americans lack the ability to achieve in school and to make a decent living all because of their belief that Blacks are inherently different than any other race. ... In American society, the word "ghetto" has come to symbolize predominantly poor, black neighborhoods rid with drugs and violence. ... In reality, the employer might believe that hiring Anne would drive away business, thus he simply tells her that no openings are available. ...

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Always well-liked and believed that their lives could have been better if they were not biracial. ... This was the first black show that had controversial issues such as gun control, murder, and drug use ("Network and Cable"). ...

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All though, it is just a stereotype to say all African-Americans are lazy, African Immigrants that come in contact with African-Americans may sometimes believe this stereotype is true just based on their interaction with one person. ... They believe Africa is a whole country rather than a continent and they believe to live in Africa and to be an African means you live in pure poverty and starve like the children we see in commercials. ... Another thing that may have been connected with African-Americans not realizing Africa has whites too, is believing Africans have not experienced racism in ...

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When the black students asked them to quit with the verbal assault, the football players drug them out to the football field and began to beat them until someone saw it happening. ... They are always in the worst neighborhoods and are filled with drugs and violence. ...

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With illegal aliens taking up jobs, and the problems of drugs and weapons being sneaked across the border it is obvious that immigration is a huge issue. ... I believe that the results of the purposes do not really show who uses social media more, but shows why they choose to use it at all. ...

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