... causes and consequences. Solutions also have to be complex by targeting multiple causes simultaneously. Boustan (2013) categorized policy solutions to racial residential segregation into people-based solutions, place-based solutions, and indirect solutions. People-based solutions focus on enabling blacks to access homes in the neighborhood of their choice. An example is the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 as ... also benefits black communities. However, a study (Emerson, Chai, & Yancey, 2001) has shown that even with better amenities and lower crime rates, whites are still not willing ...

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... of Greek life explicitly state they are seeking African Americans, Hispanics, or Irish students. This always irritates me because I believe that if people continue to section themselves off from others that are not of their ethnicity then they are only contributing to racist ideologies as a social ... to function peacefully in a democracy that respects all differences and roles, and that allows us all to move forward to better our own lives. In order for people to break out of the cycle of socialization they need to make themselves aware of the sexist issues our ... a change. Hopefully th...

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... Eastern population. Many decided to go and seek economic opportunities westward. Thanks to the Industrial Revolution and the developments in public transportation, the large-scale migration was made possible. Besides people who were going westward, white manufacturers and hand-craftsmen in the North also benefited from these social developments. For the first time, they were able to produce enough goods not ... ; and either of the two, in today's view, could be too much of a pain to recall. In 1838, the last of the five big tribes involved, Cherokee, was forced to move out. On their way ...

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... , and practices such as lynching had become rampant in which whites punished blacks in an inhumane way. During the 20th century, many from the African American population were forced to move up north and to the Midwest by blatant discrimination, permissible in the south. Northern states seem to offer improved and a more tranquil lifestyle. In the 21st century, nevertheless, after relocating ... , racial profiling and police brutality is now another tactic used to discriminate and oppress the African American people. In conclusion, although laws and policies have been put in place to rid s...

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... that it tends to be about their personal experiences, especially the later works; therefore, readers are able to experience firsthand the struggles that African American people faced on a daily basis. Double-Consciousness Double-consciousness is a major theme that courses through many African American literature works. Double-consciousness was a ... the Harlem Renaissance the issue of race became a central issue as "the first movement in which public discussions about the representation of black people in fiction reach a crisis point" (Bernard 408). This public discussion helped to rais...

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... against them, they were still fighting and dying for the cause that will help all slaves and black individuals. As time once again progressed, Colonel Shaw stated that they should move to the South and join with other regiments who were fighting in the war. While the regiment was transporting to a different location, a black individual by the name of John Rawlins ... is the heart and the accomplishment given by the individual. Even though these men are unfortunately dead, they have left a great example of what America stands for, and how our people should join. These corpses were placed...

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... . Wright's father departure from the family causes him to have these un-quenchable hunger pains, as he label "pangs of hunger," subsequently his mother falls ill, forcing the family to move in with his fanatically religious dictating grandmother. "My position in the household was a delicate one," Wright explains. "I was a minor, an uninvited dependent, a blood relative who professed no salvation and whose ... not following the white employers" idea of social hierarchy, only adding more heat to the fire, Wright grew frustrated. "I knew that I lived in a country in which the aspirations of...

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... being blamed for something that happened so long ago. He then adds how many white people are frustrated with being blamed and have acknowledged what has happened in the past but want to move forward, not behind. Kristof transitions to talking more about personal responsibility and begins to tell ... about one of his colleagues who is black and grew up and became a writer for the NY Times, so he says its definitely possible to move up as a black but admits that his black coworker had to clime way higher mountains than he did. Finally, he ends the article by ... compared with 73 percent fo...

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... As a result of this perceived common interest, one could say that the American black community constitutes an interest group of sorts, - a group of people that share the same interests and are working toward common goals - at least to a certain extent. At the very least, they have the potential ... party of the South, and the Southern, White plantation owner. To the black community, the Republican Party represented "the high-minded, idealistic, God-fearing people," whereas Democrats "dabbled in influence-peddling and vice" (Weiss 1983: 3). All blacks knew where to lay their loyalties - ...

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... 's was listed to the ones that are more personal to them. The list employs statements that McIntosh had experience with and believes people who are unaware of and should know about. Statements like ethos – "If I should need to move, I can pretty sure of renting or purchasing housing in an area I can afford and which I want to live," logos &ndash ... version roams in the minds of the readers. Continuing the list of the effects of white privileges, the author analyzed this list in care. She points out that "white people, including the author herself, are educated to take the privileges f...

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... the same outcome, create inequalities of power. At the micro level, the media can play a huge role in how minorities are viewed. For example, for years the media influenced how people viewed slavery. While the abolitionists fought to destroy slavery, those for it used the media to promote slavery as a good thing. The Jim Crow persona depicted black males as drunken ... , happy buffoons that had no real purpose. Although it started as a stage comedy act, it quickly spread nation-wide and became a character in shows and movies that white people came to assume of black African Americans. Th...

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... the same outcome, create inequalities of power. At the micro level, the media can play a huge role in how minorities are viewed. For example, for years the media influenced how people viewed slavery. While the abolitionists fought to destroy slavery, those for it used the media to promote slavery as a good thing. The Jim Crow persona depicted black males as drunken ... , happy buffoons that had no real purpose. Although it started as a stage comedy act, it quickly spread nation-wide and became a character in shows and movies that white people came to assume of black African Americans. Th...

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... therefore might dictate a more moderate solution. This will be discussed further later. Second, "the crime and delinquency rates of incarceration, and rates of arrest and of victimization of those who move away from these slums are indistinguishable from whites of the same social class."13 This fact suggests that socioeconomic factors are very important in the existence of crime. Butler argues ... males be released not only because often they are on trial as a result of discrimination, but also because they are too important to the community to lose. He states, "Black people have a comm...

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... not given equal status in the football team, despite his superior talent, as it goes against the ideals and stereotypes held by the white coach and the local community. Also, people like Old Darcy, a man who Blacky respects says things about Aborigines such as "You've got to be careful of these gins now, lad they've all go the clap ... presents stereotypes held by the white community about Aborigines. For example, the whites are afraid of the Aborigines due to the cultural assumptions that the Aborigines are drunk and violent people. Due to these assumptions the police victimise the Abo...

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... foundation of every African - American's understanding of self, and his social environment, and when recognized by an adolescent, this was the marking of their independence. This was their rite to move on to the next level of their life. Maya Angelou's novel I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings is no stranger to a classic novel expressing such a consciousness within the Black community ... transcribed their transition of life taken place in their adolescent years, which is one of the most known life crises is adolescence. It is a time of great confusion for young people, no matter their colo...

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... a black woman whom she has insulted out of her misunderstood mixture of sentimentality and denigration. The theme of the story is that of the plague of social bigotry of the people of the South in the time of desegregation. O"Connor suggests to us, not only in the title but, throughout this short story that ... people often resist to growing away from egoism towards self-awareness and love for all humankind that is so necessary for life to converge in equality. Sub-themes focus on rebellion, ... gloomily proclaims, "Some day I"ll start making money", even though he knew he never would...

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... in order for Blacks and whites to understand and share the humanity and thus souls of one another. In his post graduate years, DuBois was interested in nationalism "unifying a people "thus his reference to Otto Von Bismarck in his valedictorian commencement address at Fisk University. Because of his elite education, DuBois decided that science was the answer to rationally ... solidarity and an economic base. He became one of the most vocal and moving leaders of Black Nationalism "a political, cultural, and philosophical creed that defines bonds that exist between people; gives people a ...

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... durong slavery and its aftermath. As slaves on the farms and plantations Blacks, also as domestic servants in ehite households, black people were privy to some of the most intimate aspects of white life, and culture, therefore from worship to sexual behavior, in addition few whites ... knew little about black people and their culture, or even cared to. In addition depending upon the culture and history of a particular African religious tradition, different ... , and the Candomble and Umbanda of Brazil, African deities and spiritual forces played a more prominent role in the rituals and...

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... and possessions. Through Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin" persona, and 50 Cent's album "Get Rich or Die Trying", these rappers pride themselves on their ability to move up in society despite their many obstacles. Control of music production, artist image, and sales distribution shifted from local entrepreneurs to a smaller network of Caucasian-owned international businesses: " ... gang lifestyle were expected to represent themselves as authentic in this manner. The "keeping it real" rhetoric is also a scapegoat for maintaining harsh stereotypes about black people that are deeply rooted in Ameri...

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... black and female employees at twice the rate of those not required to strive for equality. Affirmative action has also helped 5 million minority males and 6 million minority and white women move up in the work force, according to the U.S. Labor Department ("Reverse Discrimination", pA23). While opponents believe affirmative action policies are "wrong, and ought to be opposed" (Clegg, p1), the ... implemented throughout the nation? The most common response I've heard, in my poll of local Clarion students, is "You can't cure discrimination with discrimination". Intuitively, this response ...

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... violent and a radical way. The important thing here is that, both of them are fighting to reach a certain goal: to cease racial discrimination against black people in United States. Malcolm X, as if he is in an active war, uses violent and unpeaceful ways against his opponents; in a way, he is trying ... eventually become ineffective. As a model, showing that a leader should have peaceful attitudes in order to reach his pre-set goal, eliminating racial discrimination against black people, the name of Martin Luther King may be stated. On the August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. de...

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... buffoons. Buffoons whose previous radio characters had been played by white actors. From to Beulah to 21 Jump Street to Seinfeld, normative portrayals of people of color have been noticeably absent. While historically limited to comedic roles, some Black actors have managed to include themselves in the TV drama. ... no longer socially unacceptable. In this climate discriminatory behavior can be easily rationalized as falling within the bounds of social acceptability. [272] Humor allows people to "get away" with comments that would not otherwise be tolerable. The mother could say she didn...

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... . Busses, lunch counters, drinking fountains, schools, occupations, and neighborhoods were all segregated by law and were custom. The Civil Rights Movement changed that. Similarly, laws forbidding sex and marriage between people of different races were ended. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act warranted African American suffrage and for the first time in American history, Blacks were able to register to vote ... institutionally, and culturally. Individually, covert racism is exemplified in Malcolm X's autobiography. When describing his high-school experience, Malcolm writes, "it has historic...

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... of civil rights, it is expected for them to have different philosophies and views on the concept of using race as a way to categorize people. Martin, like his father and Christian teachings, preached tolerance and denounced violence as a means to achieve something. Influenced By Mahatma Gandhi and ... the victory Gandhi gained with his non-violent civil disobedience policy, Martin as an African American leader, urged his people to act in a civil well mannered way; but to resist oppression, a hybrid method of "fighting back the system" while showing ... that African Americans can have el...

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... they are in the publishing business to make money, they shy away from such works. It almost seems that the general consensus was that black people don't possess analytical skill. The author of Scarlet Sister Mary said her neighbor didn't take well to the book because she portrayed her characters falsely ... think." But it needs to be realized that these minorities do indeed think about things other than race relations and that should be celebrated. People need to learn to understand that these African Americans do react and feel just like any other person. They are moved by beauty, disco...

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