African American History It is often taught that the social and economic conditions of African Americans have been one of America's greatest struggles. ... However, it's apparent that the conditions of African Americans have improved, and they are making noticeable contributions in the American Democracy. ... African Americans has come a far way. ... In 1983 Vanessa Williams became the first African American to win the Miss America Contest. To put things into perspective, African Americans are making noticeable remarks in American Democracy. 3In 1996, 74% of the nation'...

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America had just recovered from an economic depression and now World War II took Americans by surprise. ... Furthermore, in this paper I will also examine three of the many prime examples (roles) for which African Americans portrayed during that era which are: - African American soldiers - Education for African Americans - Blacks in America during World War II Let's first examine the role of African Americans in the military during World War II. ... All this would probably be denied if made public, but these things are truths I know."4 To say that Democracy for African Americans ...

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America had just recovered from an economic depression and now World War II took Americans by surprise. ... Furthermore, in this paper I will also examine three of the many prime examples (roles) for which African Americans portrayed during that era which are: - African American soldiers - Education for African Americans - Blacks in America during World War II Let's first examine the role of African Americans in the military during World War II. ... All this would probably be denied if made public, but these things are truths I know."4 To say that Democracy for African Americans ...

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Mandela's American counterpart was Martin Luther King, Jr. ... His speaking prowess inspired African American citizens to rise up and help achieve King's "dream" for America. ... The blacks" efforts ultimately led to the creation of a multiracial democracy in South Africa. ... Apartheid greatly undermined the spirit of democracy. Basic principles of democracy include free elections, citizen participation, majority representation, freedom and equality, all of which were violated during the reign of apartheid systems in South Africa and America. ...

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America had also taken a bite from the forbidden fruit. ... The idea of race differences had become an instrumental part of American social structure. ... It also became associated with "republicanism, Protestantism, democracy, laissez-faire, economic theory, progress, and empire building" (Smedley 188). During the early 19th century, America had become a financial powerhouse, dominated by whites. ... This event dealt with the genocide of the Native Americans. ...

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Americans were afraid that something similar would happen on the West Coast. ... They wrote stories about how Japanese Americans are responsible for Pearl Harbor. ... One hundred twenty thousand Japanese Americans were sent to concentration camps. ... "What is this democracy I am to fight for Where is it? ... But the democracy I want to fight for, Hitler is not depriving me of. ...

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His achievements in government had cleared a path for other African Americans to follow. ... At age thirteen Douglass bought his first book, The Columbian Orator, consisting of various essays and speeches having to do with democracy and liberty. ... This newspaper finally gave the black people of America a voice. ... Not only did these achievements pave the way for other African Americans to follow, but they also weakened the stereotype that African American people are an inferior and sub-human type of being. ... Frederick Douglass fought for the equality among all humanity and wrote, "The...

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According to our text book, The Challenge of Democracy there is a lot of history behind civil rights. ... In 1991 Diane sawyer with ABC-TV filmed two men, one African American and the other one white, who were matched for age, appearance, education, and other qualities. ... The white man received service in stores while the African American was ignored, or in some cases, watched closely. ... There were jobs where the African American was turned down, and apartments for rent that he African American man was told they were no longer available. ... Eighty percent of them are graduating within...

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While some may argue that slavery no longer affects African-Americans, we still see small amounts of animosity even today. ... Although the average American had little power or say regarding the issue, many were brainwashed into believing African-Americans were inferior or unequal. ... Thus, the greatest threat to democracy was seen as coming from class warfare that destabilized a nation's economy, society and government, and threatened the peaceful and harmonious implementation of laws.... Jefferson, the genius of politics, could see no way for African-Americans to live in society as fr...

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Native Son - Richard Wright #1 Post-Reading After Bigger Thomas, the central character of this novel, has "murdered a white girl and cut her head off and burnt her body,"" he thinks that he has "created a new life for himself. It was something that was all his own, and it was the first time...

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This statement summarizes a significant issue that most African Americans recognized and sought to change during this era. ... However, both men left behind a legacy that contributed in paving the way for equal opportunity for African Americans today. ... He was born and raised in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, a place where social and economic activities were reinforced by "primary democracy"- all of its citizens had a right to be heard. ... In this article, he described the dreadful effects of segregation and the toll it took on the African American Race. ... Therefore this is what he...

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When he first launched the UNIA he did not garner as much support as he had hoped in his native country so sought to take his ambitions to America in order to spark the oppressed minds of the African Americans. ... Washington before traveling to America in hopes to receive his support. ... Garvey was aware that in order for Negroes to possess liberty and democracy that so many other countries had acquired would have to be shed. Just as it had been done by America against the British. ... The Negro World wasn't exclusive to just American blacks. ...

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It's a system of exploitation, a political and economic system of exploitation, of outright humiliation, degradation, discrimination-all of the negative things that you can run into... under this system that disguises itself as a democracy ... ... America has a very serious problem. ... America's problem is us. ... He created new ideas about race in America and about unity. ... This group was trying to find black unity in America. ...

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He explained that after War World 1 in 1918, African Americans were faced with one of the lowest points in history since the end of slavery. ... The fear of race riots in the South caused large number of African Americans to move North. The Harlem Renaissance was a time for African Americans to show and reflect their talents throughout society. ... According to researchers, Harlem did become the capital of Black America. ... This idea grew stronger following World War I since its major claim was democracy for all. ...

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Even though he attended Harvard, the most prestigious school in America, at that time, he still did not feel like he belonged. ... Now DuBois was in his second year and he learned that racism was not restricted to America. ... Literary notes and references During his long life he wrote many great books and informative essays, some of them are Dusk of Dawn, The Philadelphia Negro, The Suppression of the African Slave Trade, Soul of Black Folks, John Brown, Quest of the Silver Fleece, The Negro, Dark Water, The Gift of Black Folks, Dark Princess, Black Folk then and Now, Dusk of Dawn, Color...

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The ships then traveled to America, where slaves were exchanged for sugar, rum, salt, and other island products. ... Liberia Liberia is a West Africa nation originally founded by freed slaves from the American South between 1820 and 1865. ... Tolbert, was the grandson of freed American slaves. ...

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