Irene described her fear of being noticed as a black woman when a person in the street stares at her for a long time, "Instead, it was Irene who was put out. ... A radio consultant in Los Angeles, named Greg Mack, who gave the group its first national radio exposure said, "Their music was a reflection of what was going on in the streets, but it wasn't an accurate depiction of them. ... " This type of rap differs from most of rap that is heard in modern times with the exception of one of the newest rappers from Compton named Kendrick Lamar. ... This shows how he desperate...

• Word Count: 2640
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

On his trips to Harlem, Malcom sold sandwiches in the railroad cars and upon arriving in New York; he would explore the big city life. ... An argument over gambling with a man named West Indian Archie sent Malcom out of town, if he had stayed one or both of the men could have lost not only their pride but also their lives. ... Malcom and Shorty would break into the house and based on the plans the women gave them they would steal things of value while Rudy waited in the getaway car. ... Muhammad expressed his desire to learn about the Muslim religion and his desire to help blacks in Ameri...

• Word Count: 4036
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School

Black Nationalism is the name given to revitalization movements among black Americans. It emphasizes black pride, desire to control their own communities, and sometimes the desire to form a black nation in Africa or some part of the United States. ... Members were reminded that their last names were names that had been imposed on them by the "White Devils" and that they should drop their Christian last name and substitute it with the letter X until their true names were revealed to them. ... One member of the group, Lightening Rod (stage name), left and used a musical score given to him by Koo...

• Word Count: 4261
• Approx Pages: 17
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School