In the late 1940's, Robeson began to suggest he was in favor of communism when he visited the Soviet Union and told them that "No American black would go to war on behalf of the United States against the Soviet Union" (Dictionary of American Biography). This enraged many of Robeson's black followers and infuriated the white ones who already disagreed with him (Dictionary of American Biography). Through the 1950's, Robeson came out as a full-fledged communist (Dictionary of American Biography). As a result, he had to cancel eighty-five concerts because cities were banni...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Because of the numerous varieties of personalities between both black and white people, a conclusion can be reached that there can be no distinct definition that can be printed in the dictionary for personality types between black and white peoples. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Freedom North explores the major impact grassroots activism had on civil rights movements during the years 1940-1980. Grassroots is defined as "the ordinary people in an organization, rather than the leaders" by the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, 2001 edition. The influence of grassroo...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Webster's Collegiate Dictionary defines sociology as a systematic study of the development, structure, interaction, and collective behavior of organized groups of human beings. The most important structures that tie together these groups are economics, politics, and social status. The sociological e...

• Word Count: 973
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Civil Rights Movement, which took place in the 1950's, is widely considered one of the most pivotal movements towards seeking equality for a minority group against a majority group in this country's history. In textbooks, literature, and films alike, the African American struggle to be viewed si...

• Word Count: 1532
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
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When looked up in the dictionary, the word identity refers to the distinguishing character or personality of an individual that is marked by psychological, social, and cultural factors. That being said, the quest towards finding identity and fully understanding who you are as a person, is never an e...

• Word Count: 2322
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

People of a European descent may never be aware of any stereotypical opinions portrayed by Europeans, yet a large portion of what the general public in America learn contains stereotypical opinions about other cultures. A person living in the United States should not help but notice the slandering ...

• Word Count: 1724
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate