In this passage Du Bois felt having the best democratic leaders would lead to improvements in the African-American community. ... In his passage, "Learning to Talk of Race," written in 1992, West ended up describing a leader similar to him. ... However, they all think leadership is the key to changing the way African-Americans are mistreated and discriminated against. ...

• Word Count: 1242
• Approx Pages: 5
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• Grade Level: High School

In the end, fourteen key black campaigners, whom the Indians had dubbed "buffalo soldiers," were awarded the Medal of Honor as part of a public relations move to justify and glorify the genocide of Native Americans, underlining the U.S. government's policy of manifest destiny." ... "If you know your history, Then you would know where you coming from, Then you wouldn't have to ask me," In this passage, the singer expresses his anger towards the inaccurate teachings of history. ...

• Word Count: 891
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School