Within the rap arena no subject goes untouched. ... Rap lyrics frequently reference breaking out, getting out (Perry, 2004). ... Often Rappers take on the role of an icon or revolutionary historical figure in the black community (Kobin and Tyson, 2006). ... A deeper examination of rap lyrics alludes to this positive racial socialization Dr. ... Rap music should be considered as a necessary tool to reach this particular subculture in America. ...

• Word Count: 1971
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Eminem, a highly respected white rapper, grew up in poverty in a black community. ... However, his successes were not only based off his skills as a rapper, but credit his success to his race and to his record label's intended audience: the white consumer. ... This turns rappers and those who are true to the original culture of Hip-hop from prophets to profits. ... For example, in the documentary "Blacking Up: Hip Hop's remix of race and identity", rapper Vanilla Ice reveals that everything about his career was staged in order to become marketable towards the mainstream a...

• Word Count: 2033
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In his essay, "Cool Like Me," Donnell Alexander uses several different literary devices to prove his claim that African Americans embody all that "cool" entails, inherently. With many instances of descriptive language, narrative techniques, and structural devices, he compares the coolness of himsel...

• Word Count: 1153
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

It is obvious that significant improvements have been made in the way that the criminal justice system deals with Blacks during the history of the United States. Blacks have not always been afforded a right to trial, not to mention a fair one. Additionally, for years, Blacks were unable to serve on juries, clearly affecting the way both Blacks and whites were tried. Much of this improvement has been achieved through various court decisions, and other improvements have been made through federal and state legislatures. Despite these facts, the development of the legal system with regard to race ...

• Word Count: 3584
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: Undergraduate