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    Most Americans would like to think that our criminal justice system is working the way it was intended, but they’re not aware that our criminal justice system shows strong evidence that it is biased and discriminatory in regards to minorities, the majority are African Americans. Studies show that African Americans are more aggressively targeted and punished throughout the system, not just during sentencing. Data collected nationally shows how race is correlated to drug use, police stops, arrests

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    situation leads to a fellow leader, Chavez to step up and build a firm foundation to led us Mexican-Americans to success. Chavez had many helpers from different communities, but his own. The Mexican-American organization was let down by their own church. This escalated to such an overwhelming experience. In Chavez’ speech, “The Mexican-Americans and the Church insinuates the catastrophe of the church's involvement. Chavez explains his purpose thoroughly to the audience, uses pathos and has an effective tone

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    After America won its independence from Great Britain in 1783, the Articles of Confederation were created to serve as the basis of American democracy. Years subsequent to the creation of the Articles of Confederation, delegates from all states, with the exception of Rhode Island, assembled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to mend the weaknesses the Articles displayed throughout its practice. This meeting on September 17, 1787, resulted in the newly drafted terms for which the United States democracy

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    Graham Greene's novel, The Quiet American, is more than a political statement about whether or not America or any other country for that matter should become involved in the affairs of another country; Greene makes the question human and personal. The novel can be read as a political and moral reflection on the opening stages of the United States’ involvement in Southeast Asia. Therefore, Greene’s novel becomes a commentary on the pointlessness of the United States’ later investment of men and material

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    Black Power Movement

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    for the African American community” During the black power movement African American men and women began thinking a lot more about themselves positively and having a lot of pride about their race. The black power movement focused on health, religion, education, and political values directly related to the black race. One interesting area that was heavily emphasized during the black power movement was the importance of having an education. During the 60’s and 70’s African Americans were going to colleges

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    Black males' performance in education is a serious problem in the black community. Many black males find themselves performing poorly in educational institutions because they do not have father figures or leaders in their life. In this literature review, I will use literature researched by others as well as their thoughts to discuss the performance of black males in higher education and the problems they face during their process. Black males transition from high school unprepared for college

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    and the Struggle for Black Dignity in Cinema, 1937-1953,” wrote an informative article about Ronald Reagan as an actor during an important period in time. In this article, written for The Journal of African American History, Vaughn gives a detailed illustration of Ronald Reagan’s involvement in overcoming racial discrimination in the film industry. The author starts with giving background information on the state of racial issues in America in the 1940s. Continuing into the article, Vaughn mentions

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    considerable racial and cultural diversity in North America. As a result, the egregious casualties of the American educational and social system remain disproportionately and overwhelmingly African American. Furthermore, the many casualties among African American youth in North America confirm the failure of the social sciences and the educational system in their attempt to address the needs of the African American child. The following study epitomizes the enduring racial and cultural generalizations of those

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    African Americans played an important role in the military during World War II. The events of World War II helped to force social changes, which included the desegregation of the U.S. military forces. This was a major event in the history of Civil Rights in the United States. One of the most famous groups of African American soldiers was the Tuskegee Airmen. They were the first group of African American pilots in the U.S. military. They flew thousands of bombing and fighting missions over Italy during

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    Members of Capital Defendants,” Jennifer Schweizer pointed out the ongoing racial disparity in capital punishment and how it affects family members of African American capital defendants. Additionally, racial disparity affects the different stages of the death penalty process, from charging through sentencing and execution. Moreover, African American families have a higher likelihood of being impacted by capital punishment. Schweizer examined how the death penalty influenced family members of capital defendants

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