This piece brings out a feeling of sadness in the reader as McKay illustrates how unfair life really is for his race. ... This novel raises the question of how one can simply become a certain race; aside from physical appearance, there is a certain way in which certain races act. ... The group along with other rappers created a new genre of rap, called "gangster rap." This type of rap differs from most of rap that is heard in modern times with the exception of one of the newest rappers from Compton named Kendrick Lamar. ... It has been claimed by the general population of rap fans ...

• Word Count: 2640
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

This is a good thing for racial equality, except for when you look at the other types of dominant music today, rap and rhythm and blues. ... On MTV, there has been only two white rap singers in the history of the channel, and one of them, Vanilla Ice, is the subject of constant ridicule by black rap fans and performers. ... This is not true, however, because African-Americans in this industry tend to be unreceptive to white singers, and because of the overwhelming intimidation they cause, almost no white rap singers continue their careers very far. ... The issue here lies in how these groups a...

• Word Count: 2518
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

There's no one to say who's culture is better than another, but I will say that I love everything about my culture and how we live. In this paper you"ll get an understanding of how I was raised as a black man in America. ... We do not know how to live our lives without depending on society. ... One question I have always wanted answered is how could that individual live a sustainable life? ... I am not saying you cannot store the energy, but how long can that energy be administered? ...

• Word Count: 3405
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School

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 ...

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