The recent killings of several black males by the police are a prime example that racism and all of its ugly and evil ways is alive and well. Simply being a black male makes you an automatic threat and therefore, killing you is justifiable. As a black young male in America I see the racism in this country first hand. ... From a young boy to a young adult my whole family always preached how important getting an education is especially as a person of color. ... My upbringing has given me the tools to succeed in an academic setting. ...

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Setting The action takes place in the United States in the mid-nineteenth century on two Louisiana plantations, one called Valmonde, a family name, and the other called L'Abri (French for shelter). ... His father then brought the boy to Louisiana. ... Madame is surprised at how the child, a boy, has grown. ... A quadroon boy is fanning him. ... She dismisses the boy. ...

• Word Count: 2905
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School