His statement helps to prove that the criminal justice system is specious. ... David Adams, a Professor of Philosophy at California State Polytechnic University, defines a hate crime as "instances of ordinary crimes done hatefully or prejudicially...when the offender has targeted a victim "because of" or "by reason of" race, religion, sexual identity, or gender" (par 11). The punishment of hate crimes helps to discourage interracial violence. ...

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Across the culture spectrum (literature, drama, music, visual art, dance) and also in the realm of social thought (sociology, historiography, philosophy), artists and intellectuals found a new way to explore the historical experiences of black America. ... They just wanted to help blacks through their intelligences and cultures to strive for their equal rights and expressed the fascination of African-American cultures. ... According to Black American Literature Forum "Walter White was something of a renaissance man, writing two novels and promoting the arts among black peopleHis two nov...

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Their opposing philosophies can be found in much of today's discussion over how to end class and racial injustice, what is the role of African American Leadership, and what did Dubois and Washington displayed in the African American community. ... His concern was for solidarity and self-help. ... Washington and Dubois helped the black community to realize how to deal with this concept, where they both ended up aiding the black community to a massive extent. ...

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As a young politician LBJ looked up to and savored FDR for his leadership and ideology, and in turn FDR helped LBJ during rough times. ... They viewed that a big government will help protect the freedom that people enjoy... (8) The one thing that Johnson's liberal political philosophy revolved around was effectiveness. ...

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Losing his brother, Wa-Go (Chi-Muoi Lo), to the excesses of capitalism represented by an Asian criminal gang, Jian-Wa's dream of freedom has turned on him, and, helped by his brother's ghost, he continues on his quest for some sort of resolution as the series follows him on his journey across America. ...

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Most times families were pulled apart and never saw each other again and this helped the Americans break or strip down these people in order to rebuild them the way they wanted. ... This public discussion helped to raise questions regarding identity and representation (Gates and McKay, 1996). ...

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Once people of color could claim equal protection under the law, they would predictably use their civil rights victory to help undermine the institution of slavery" (Jones, p. 25) Howard's prediction is correct. ... True empathy might help our country move forward, but simple words on a document that sound far from personal will make little impact. ... Thanks to the course I have taken regarding the philosophy of racism and diversity, as well as the criminology courses that provided me with knowledge on the discrimination minorities experience in our legal system, I have been enlight...

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