... trials and tribulations that the black man went through in his generation. Although he wrote fictional stories, most of them were based on his own life. One of his best works was a short story entitled, Notes of a Native Son. This story may not be long in page numbers, but its power is limitless. The author goes ... a harsh life and never had anything handed to him. Before Baldwin ever knew what racism was, his father was in the trenches fighting the war for equal rights for himself and his family. With Baldwin's father being a part of the first non-slave generation, it put an enormous bu...

• Word Count: 1654
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... the power of States over the national government. Media coverage of Rosa Parks and Governer Wallace's attempt to keep universities segragated put a spotlight on the southern states, but failed to showe the racism deeply embeded throughout the entire country. Today the riots in Cinncinati and Los Angeles have ... was born in Texas in 1920. Later Griffin traveled to Europe to study. Griffin helped with medical services to the French Senegalese soldiers during World War II. Black soldiers were still being used as the front lines. He also helped Jewish refugees flee France. Griffin often com...

• Word Count: 1923
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School