Music is a great form of a historical source that tells us about people, places and histories of different civilizations and generations. ... American history is greatly reflected in music that started since the arrival of Europeans and Africans. ... However African culture was not the only influence on American popular music, Irish and Italian cultures also greatly contributed to American music. ... Not only does it enrich our lives, but it preserves our histories. ...

• Word Count: 416
• Approx Pages: 2

Also, there have been many groups persecuted throughout the history of this country. ... Irish, Mexicans, Italians, and Native Americans have all been exploited throughout our history. ... Just as mentioned earlier, there are many groups that were persecuted; therefore, if we give reparations to blacks then where must we draw the line with Italians, Irish, Mexicans, and Native Americans? ... He almost contradicted himself in the article with respect to Mexicans, Irish, Native Americans, and Italians because it is clear that maybe some reparations should be made for these people. ...

• Word Count: 1400
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Even though Sal, an Italian man, opens up a pizzeria in a predominately black neighborhood, it is very apparent that Sal has problems accepting the blacks. ... Early in American history, many whites were outright rude and condescending towards blacks. ...

• Word Count: 273
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

She is also one of the most influential African-Americans in American history. ... She fist taught dance in Habima Theatre in Tel Aviv and then at the Rome Opera House in Rome, Italy. ... History to have the honor of writing and reciting original work at Bill Clinton's Presidential Inauguration (mayaangelou.com). ... She received the Yale University Fellowship and was named the Rockefeller Foundation Scholar in Italy. ...

• Word Count: 1253
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Harlem Renaissance From 1920 until about 1930 an unprecedented outburst of creative activity among African Americans occurred in all literary discussions in the lower Manhattan and upper Manhattan sections of New York City, this African American cultural movement became known as "The Negro Move...

• Word Count: 1300
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

"We study the biological characteristics of different human populations, our relations with our relatives-the apes and monkeys, and the evolutionary history of our species" (MacEachern 34). ... Its dispersal includes the eastern Mediterranean, Southern Italy, India, and parts of the Middle East. ...

• Word Count: 1692
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Why, because this book gives a reader an understanding of the birth, positive and negative aspects, just a complete history of the "Black Power Years". ... History of Black Power "Black Power" evolved from slavery. ...

• Word Count: 3405
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School

The main character Calegero lived in a time where African-Americans and Italians, like himself despised each other. ... The negative stigma comes from the history of slavery and segregation that African Americans as well as other minorities like the have faced over many decades and continue to face at this present time. ...

• Word Count: 1895
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

I've never been interested in history of any kind, which would explain my failures to participate in class and so when I first stepped into the Museum of Tolerance I didn't expect it to make me want to learn and I certainly did not expect one museum visit to change my whole perspective on what human life used to be. ... During the 1800's, African-Americans were portrayed as ridiculous comic figures in newspapers while European immigrants (Irish, Jews and Italians) were stereotyped as stupid, vicious and dishonest. ...

• Word Count: 2208
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

ve never been interested in history of any kind, which would explain my failures to participate in class and so when I first stepped into the Museum of Tolerance I didn't expect it to make me want to learn and I certainly did not expect one museum visit to change my whole perspective on what human life used to be. ... During the 1800's, African-Americans were portrayed as ridiculous comic figures in newspapers while European immigrants (Irish, Jews and Italians) were stereotyped as stupid, vicious and dishonest. ...

• Word Count: 2210
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School