Marion Barry Scandal Report

The black race has faced many hardships throughout American history. The harsh treatment is apparent through the brutal slavery era, the Civil Rights movement, or even now where sparks of racial separation emerge in urbanized areas of Baltimore, Chicago, and Detroit. Black Americans must do something to defend their right as an equal American. “I Am Not Your Negro” argues that the black race will not thrive unless society stands up against the conventional racism that still appears in modern America. “The Other Wes Moore” argues an inspiring message that proves success is a product of one’s choices instead of one’s environment or expectations.

“It was time, I thought, for someone to stand up for what’s right; and it might as well be me.” Ivan Allen Jr. wrote these words in a journal just days after the Atlanta mayoral election of 1961. Allen Jr. made the decision early on in his political career to base his choice-making not on the polls, but on his own moral values. He possessed a certain quiet strength that made him an admirable character in the political scene. His fortitude of character and bravery enabled him to become one of the most impactful mayors in our nation’s history.

William B. Hartsfield will always be remembered as a man who strived for greatness and settled for nothing less. He wasn’t the type of person who came from a high classed family, but is actually a man of humble origins who became one of the greatest mayors of Atlanta (Williams 2002). William B. Hartsfield had the longest term of office when it came to being mayor of Atlanta and that is a great accomplishment in its own. Even though he reached these goals, he did not reach these statuses in a night or two, but it actually took many years of hard work and hardships that is very commendable. When one helps in the guidance of a whole city through difficult and problematic situations like depression and even a civil rights era, then they have the

Two great leaders of the black community in the late 19th and 20th century were W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington. However, they sharply disagreed on strategies for black social and economic progress. Their opposing philosophies can be found in much of today's discussions over how to end class and racial injustice, what is the role of black leadership, and what do the 'haves' owe the 'have-nots' in the black community.

Medvic also defends politicians on the public’s charges about how they are liars and cheats. Medvic contends that we do not know how many liars and cheaters there are in politics. However, politicians are under more scrutiny and would more than likely be caught. In addition, politicians are consistent in what they say and attempt to keep their promises, as supported by Tracy Sulkin study, (Medvic p. 112).

Seemingly dormant in its political formation, the mass amount of conservatives began to fear the apparent ramifications of an African-American man succeeding office. Surprisingly, Bradley's statistics were auspicious, leading the citywide vote and progressing to the runoff election to confront his opponent, Yorty (Kaufmann 2004, 69). Yorty, a conservative Democrat, realized that his political career was nearing its termination, and decided to take it upon himself to singlehandedly sway the perception of the gullible people, tainted by historical and contextual

A lack of integrity causes national scandals such as President Nixon and Watergate or President Clinton and his affair with his intern. Scandals such as these tarnish our nation.

Barry Seal, not widely recognized among the U.S. public, played a vital role in the U.S. strategy with revolutionaries all over the world. Not only did he lead a double life by living openly as a drug dealer, but also provided evidence to the CIA and DEA about other known associates. He trafficked both cocaine and guns in order to help fund third world revolutionaries that would benefit the interest of the United States. Barry could take all sorts of pressure. He helped bust many illegal trades and corruption within foreign governments.

We elect the politicians that we see best fit the job they are running for. However, politicians are people too and people have emotions. Emotions can cause politicians to lose perspective or misjudge the scope of the issue. Some politicians choose to make a career out of what they are doing and they wind up in office for their whole lives. With this, they face many issues and situations that are very stressful. In the end, this shapes who they become and what decisions they make. In the political world, every decision you make is

The African American community has sat at the end of a discriminatory lens from the moment they set foot in the United States. For that reason, black communities have undergone the process of community building to ensure that all members feel a sense of belonging.

This paper examines the political life of Marion Barry, former mayor of Washington D.C. and current member of Washington's city council. Barry was arrested and convicted of possession of crack. He has also been linked to a number of other political and personal scandals. This paper attempts to determine: the impact Barry's contemporaries believed his actions would have on his political career; the impact that his actions have had on his political career; how Barry remains politically relevant after a criminal conviction; the role that race plays in Barry's continued political viability; and what Barry's continued political viability say about the current state of racial relations in the United States. Table of Contents

From 1968 to 2008, this forty-year period starts with what is considered to be one of the darkest moments in African American history and ends with the ultimate triumph and fulfilment of a dream. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was the spiritual and political leader of the Civil Rights Movement, was gunned down and assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, TN (History.com). Those responsible assumed that this senseless act of violence would thwart and quell the efforts of African Americans in the quest for equality in the United States of America, however, this deed cemented the pursuit and determination of African Americans and many others to bring Dr. King’s dream to fruition. On November 4, 2008, the United States of American elected its first African American President, Barack Hussein Obama, as the nation’s forty-fourth president (ipl2). This week’s assignment is to write an essay on how the 2008 election affected African American History in America and contrast the essay ideas with the history of the tragic assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s failed housing campaign and the Bronzeville Project exhibit this disjointedness through black middle class Chicagoans ignoring the socioeconomic class divisions within Bronzeville by using institutionalized racial barriers as a conduit to produce a narrative of collective discriminatory practices faced by all blacks preventing social and financial equity for the race. However, these

It is possible that most people would agree with Lady Chiltern’s response to Sir Robert contending, “they should both represent man at his highest. I see no difference between them” (44). When a public figure’s private mistakes become public, people quickly demand an apology or a resignation. Multiple politicians have resigned after publicized affairs. These affairs are personal family matters but the official feels pressure to leave office due to the loss of public trust.

There are some leaders that know of their horrible past and do everything in their power to keep it quiet. These leaders are just sad examples, you can never really trust someone. Hiding a bad past and continuing the horrible acts, is not a good leader. We need honest and reliable leaders, not corrupted cowards. In our society today, we have encountered many corrupted leaders/famous people. All of the people caught stealing money, all the cheating and lies, and all of the secrets. We need to really rethink some of the people we call leaders. Some people look at anyone with money, or any kind of fame as a leader. We need to be focused on people that make good changes and are dedicated to our country, not who has more money or fame.