A Review of "Black Is the Color of the Cosmos : Essays on Afro-American Literature and Culture" by Charles T. Davis
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A 5 page review of the work of one of the most effective black writers of the twentieth century. A collection of a variety of Davis' most important essays, the book serves as a much needed compendium of the work of this tremendously important black author. Starting with an examination of the debates which encompassed black literary circles of the 1960s and 1970s, Davis compares the perspectives of a variety of different writers and academics before turning his attention specifically to the black slave narratives and then to Ralph Ellison, James Baldwin, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Jean Toomer, Robert Hayden, and other key figures in black history. The most interesting aspect of this book by far, however, is Davis' attention to the slave narrative as a critical component of black written history. No additional sources are listed.
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A Review of "Mill and Town in South Carolina":
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This 5 page paper discusses the book "Mill and Town in South Carolina" by David L. Carlton. This book is about the early days of the cotton mills and Carlton uses this book to describe the cotton industry, race relations, culture in the South, etc. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A Review of "Race Matters" by Cornel West
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A 5 page discussion of race relations in the United States. Contends that the subject of race relations is a key philosophical issue precipitated in the United States largely by the presence of African Americans. It is an issue which has been broached by many black leaders of our past, and indeed the leaders of today and our future. Cornel West is one of those leaders. He is, in fact, one of the most eloquent and influential black writers of contemporary times. West views white America as an oppressor of black America, an oppressor which operates through daily attacks on black attributes such as intelligence, beauty, ability, and character. Central to this racial bias is economics and the capitalist system which emphasizes individuality over community and competition over cooperation. No additional sources are listed.
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A Review of W.E.B. DuBois' "The Souls of Black Folks"
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A 5 page discussion of the cultural environment in which "The Souls of Black Folk" was written and the message which the author sought to convey. Contends that the general public at this time was not very tolerant of blacks in general and W.E.B. DuBois was not only black, he had an impressive education and was considerably influential. Ironically, these same qualities somewhat alienated W.E.B. DuBois even from some of his own people. Even in this historical context, however, "The Souls of Black Folks" was regarded as a beautiful insight into the African American culture. No additional sources are listed.
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A. Philip Randolph and the Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters
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A 5 page paper which argues how A. Philip Randolph made a difference in the lives of many African Americans through his struggle in the Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters as it related to the union. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Academic Achievement in McCall's Makes Me Wanna Holler
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This 7 page paper examines McCall's Makes Me Wanna Holler and how the author's own actions held him back, but then would later help him. A discussion on how respect is more important than academics in the black male world is also included. No additional sources cited.
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Adam Clayton Powell, Jr (1908 - 1972)
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A 6 page paper that discusses Adam Clayton Powell's political career. The is a greater emphasis on the years between 1961 and 1966 when Powell was chairman of the House Committee on Labor and Education. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Address by George C. Fraser
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8 pages. This paper focuses on a speech given by George C. Fraser entitled "Rebuilding the Extended Family, the Power and Importance of Effective Networking." This speech has many motivational strategies, logical strategies and structure, all of which will be discussed in this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Addressing Outreach for Pregnant African American Women in Oakland County, Michigan
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A 15 page paper discussing whether Pontiac, Michigan should institute a program targeting the city's African American population of women of child-bearing age. Infant mortality within this population is higher than that of any other ethnic group, and that within Pontiac is greater than Michigan's average. The paper examines results of California - where activity is supported by policy - and North Carolina, where effort is limited to effort only. It is California that has the greatest success, for it allows the working poor also to have access to the medical services needed for prenatal care. The paper suggests that Pontiac take the same approach, and market the program more through direct contact in public places than through printed material that all women may not be able to read. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
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