African Americans In Today's Society

The people of this generation may not be aware of the things that assisted in shaping today’s society that we live in. There were movements, organizations and personal leaders whom paved the way of African Americans to live a life of equality in today’s world. Many people are confused or mislead on how, when and where the curing of segregation and unlawful treatment toward blacks started and ended. One of the largest epidemics in history that impacted the lives of blacks was the 1950 and 60’s Civil Rights Movement. Historically, many would say and have others to believe that Rosa Parks an African American woman from Montgomery, Alabama started the Civil Rights Movement When she was prosecuted for not getting up and moving to the back of the bus one afternoon. Although she did drive the Movement into exceptional highs, the real foundation of the movement started with the Brown vs. board of education of Topeka case. This case was the backbone for Africans American History in one piece. Even before that there was the Plessey V. Ferguson case in 1896 that basically stated that if you were to separate students and put them into different education programs rather black or white, you would be denying them of equal educational opportunities. Although there were minor issues socially and politically that the Civil Rights movement didn’t overcome, overall it was a success in the major improvement in the lives of blacks.

Envision living in a world where you were viewed as a nuisance, To wake up in a country every day that you did not choose to be a part of but rather forced to join and then be a second class citizen in that country. Although the way we African-Americans have been treated has dramatically changed over the years we are still nowhere near the equal rights we have constantly had to fight for. From the individual tactics of leaders such as the Non-violent Martin Luther King Jr. to the fight fire with fire mindset of Malcolm X to the group efforts of the Black Panther Party the African-American community has always came together to voice our problems with the ways we are viewed, mistreated, and disrespected. In 2017 we now have the Black Lives Matter

Racism still exists in America today. This is a very verifiable fact for it is estimated that currently in the United States there exists 751 active hate groups that espouse racism and hate based on a persons race, ethnicity, or religion (Southern Poverty Law Center, 2003). This data is very

The social forces that these races have faced may have been a struggle to us after reading about them but for them who have lived through it could possibly have seen it as a test they had to pass to survive. For the African Americans, the characteristic that best resides with them and that they could not fully obtain was love. Their social force was families were torn apart making it so that they could never see each other again. The reason I say that this was a social force for them was because the children would have been taken from their families sometimes at a young age. To those children, if they were not taught that no matter what happens their parents love them, they would have thought their parents did not care for them and just let

All throughout American history, there have been many conflicts involving equality and obeying the social norms. Women and African Americans are the citizens that have faced the most adversity in these problems, but they both also have overcame these adversities and made changes that would go on to change the nation forever. Before World War II, women faced pressure from society to stay at home and support a family while their husbands worked and had fun, and they lacked the rights and respect that men were already granted. Also before World War II, African Americans were isolated from society and had no rights, until the Harlem Renaissance when their culture swept across America. After World War II, women were still pressured to conform to

One’s community plays a huge role in their health behaviors. The African-American community must provide better opportunities and options for the homosexual men within their communities. Wishfully thinking, there should be a leader from every community that will be in charge of improving HIV/AIDS within their own neighborhoods/communities. Having someone with a personal connection to the community is a great asset because they know exactly what is going on and what will work and what will not.

We all know the big impact African American women had on society. We constantly hear about Harriet Tubman, the conductor, or Rosa Parks, the stubborn, leader. But there are many women we don’t hear about, including Ella Baker, Michelle Obama, Tyra Banks, Diana Nash, Daisy Bates, Madam Walker, Oprah Winfrey, and many more. All these women had a big impact on society, and helped during times like the civil rights movement, racism back in the 1800’s, and in some political aspects too. They helped shape America as a whole, and lead very powerful groups that had a strong effect on American lives. Although they don’t get much praise for their accomplishments, the United States would be slightly different without their contributions.

We are all just rats stuck in a race for the contingency that if you win you will think better, be better, you’re smarter, and superior than all the other rats. What if your ethnicity is dead last? What if the group of people that you are associated with are redeposit to losing? Now I am not trying to be racist in anyway shape or form, I just have a problem with being last in the race of life and I want to voice my opinion about it. I’m talking about African Americans in this race of life. We are dead last and I don’t see improvement in the near emanate future of our race. So the question presents its self, how does my people, the African American people get ahead in this race.

Since the arrival of Africans in America the image in America for the African Americans both male and female have been portrayed in a negative light. Although African Americans today have risen up to some of the highest positions in America such as entrepreneurs, CEOs, and even as high up as the President of the United States of America being an African American man. Though there are many other top job positions being held by African Americans both male and female that prove that the African Americans have made their mark in America, the race of African Americans as a whole still has a long way to go. However, though both African American men and women are both viewed in a negative light the African American man is the one who is stereotyped most of all. A prime example of how the image of the African American man is still portrayed in a negative light is in the film world. The film world has only contributed to help produce the negative image of African American men and the roles they play inside of films. Films portray the African American men being the aggressors, delinquents, criminals and more, since some of the older films in America. Then with the African American male stereotypes still being relevant in contemporary films today. The film world has made these stereotypes come to life and be seen by the world on screen. In this paper I will discuss the birth of the black male stereotypes from early films to current films today and how the image of the black male and

You can't pick you get a chance to pick your family but you can pick your friends. Joining an organization that selects individuals with substance, great leadership skills and wanting to join something bigger than themselves. We wanted a Sisterhood were

Although racism has changed over time these past 50 years, racism in many ways still exists. Everybody has their own opinion and those opinions are influenced by the public and the media. In some way,

Life as an African American is one marked with struggle and perseverance, which has created a unique community that, is striving to create a brighter future. In determining the future for African Americans one must explore the past and present of the body and self, the community, and the world through the economic, biologic, and psychological lenses.

I often asked myself why it's so easy for me to talk about a large number of social issues with my close friends and family, yet when it comes to voicing my opinions to others, I am wary. It seems as though I'm only comfortable with voicing my opinions about controversial social issues to those who also share the same views as I do. Rather than stepping out of my comfort zone to talk about these issues directly to those who oppose my opinions, I retreat to instead reading about the opposing sides. In retrospect, I've noticed that discussing issues with those who agree with you is like “preaching to the choir.” I believe that being involved in an open dialogue with those who have different opinions from my own is a much more effective way to induce progressive thought. In attempting to discover a reason for why this may be the case, I cannot help but think that it is in part due to my upbringing. My mother has always been very reserved when it comes to discussing controversial issues with others. In addition, she would

The “Eyes on the prize” is about how African Americans fought for their rights and freedom. African Americans held a boycott for blacks to have the rights to sit in front of the bus. The pain and suffering that they went through paid off because we still have those rights today. In today’s society African Americans have the right to sit wherever they want.

I agree with many of your statements, that you expressed throughout your paper. It’s crazy to think that as Americans, we don’t care about diversity. But, I also can see why individuals prefer to be around others that are similar to themselves. As, Americans if we are surrounded by others similar to ourselves, we are able to express our emotions to one another. Living in the 21st century, Americans should not be afraid to become more diverse. For instance, an African American family should not be afraid to move into a neighborhood with the majority being a Caucasian population. But, as time goes on I hope as a country we can all evolve and accept the fact that everyone is different.