During this period, the slaves really tried to break free from their past stereotypes. ... Once the North had defeated the South in the war, the slaves were freed from bondage, however, that did not mean that they would be free from the terrible prejudice that still permeated the country. ... Lawrence, was caught saying that black students do worse on the SAT tests because they are genetically inferior to other students, particularly white ones. ... Lawrence was not reprimanded for his comments but this shows that even the leaders of schools are not free of prejudice. ...

• Word Count: 2609
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

The Declaration of Independence states, "All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights". But how much of this is true? Since the very beginning of the legal system in the United States, there has been inequality. Appearance has held such precedence for Americans. Now, with the threat of terrorists, many use racial stereotypes to determine who is accountable for our unsafe environment. ...

• Word Count: 3114
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Black American's heeded to his campaign slogan of "Yes We Can" and invested all of their time and energy into ensuring that Obama would be instated as the President of the free world. ... Nearly two and a half centuries after slavery was introduced to the colonists, the Emancipation Proclamation declared that 4 million slaves in America were to be freed. ... White former slave owners still believed that blacks, although free, needed to be controlled. ... Literacy tests and poll tax were two steps included in voting registration that contributed to preventing blacks from voting. ...

• Word Count: 6384
• Approx Pages: 26

Abstract Beliefs in conspiracy theories are widespread throughout the world, in every culture and community. They range from a world take over by secret societies to rigged Olympic games. Many are short lived, however, others seem to become self-perpetuating animals preying particularly on the Black community. The most common theories are that which circle HIV/AIDS. These theories have a devastating impact that effects the African American and Black South African population. ...

• Word Count: 9660
• Approx Pages: 39
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School