American economists

that the police officers would show no respect to people of color (Adams). In other words, the BPD shows discrimination towards black people by using racial slurs on multiple occasions. If being called out by skin color was not bad enough, “African-Americans are four times more likely than whites and other groups to be the victims of use of force by the police” (Williams). This indicates that cops are less patient with people of color. It means when a minority is pulled over and he does what…

Other parents (especially those from a non-Euro American culture) demand much more. The stereotypical Northeast Asian parents’ expectations put much greater emphasis on discipline and family honor than my own culture. In Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, Amy Chua encourages parents to be strict. Rather…

negative effect it has had on Black America and intense emotions it brings out whenever it is discussed, no matter what the colour of those who are engaged in debate about the issue. Through an examination of “Time in the cross: the economics of American Negro slavery,” by Robert William Fogel and Stanley L. Engerman and other various economic commentators, critics and historians, slavery will be looked at through both a short and long-term perspective as it relates to the…

my desire for an American one. I wanted nothing to do with being Vietnamese or Asian because all that it had brought me was a sense of inferiority and constant bullying. My desire to suppress my Vietnamese identity brings up a point that is brought up by Ms. Mori, the protagonist’s friend with benefits. During one of their conversations, she asks, “So why are we supposed to not forget our culture? Isn’t my culture right here since I was born here?” (73). She is a Japanese American who has…

In sports all around the world, everyone wants to be the highest paid professional athlete and all the fame that comes with it. The world famous sport is soccer because the rules are easier and more commonly played but in our American world of sports the game of American football is the most watch and very popular. The National Football League has been Americas sport for the past 80 years and since the 21 century it has skyrocketed. College football hasn’t been as big as professional football…

Thomas Sowell, an African American economist, social critic, political commentator and author was born sometime in 1930. He is well-known for having conservative views as it relates to social and economic problems. He has been under fire from those who take liberal side of things, a number of African American leaders, and having Conservatives being a huge fan of his. Sowell was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. Before he was born his father tragically died. In his autobiography, A Personal…

reality. University of Cincinnati economist Michael Jones says the average Ohioans will spend about $750 on holiday shopping. This can make for a tone of Christmas present that may have not of happen without Black Friday deals. This spending does not only benefit the people receiving these wonderful gifts but it also helps our economy. The National Economic Counsel & The Counsel of Economic Advisers stated “Consumer spending makes up roughly 70 percent of the American economy, as measured by…

and blacks, Americans and immigrants—it would remain a figment of their imaginations, a fictitious promise perpetuated by a democratic system that represented “the people” in name only. Due to divided stances…

Since September of 2015, I’ve been interning with the Quaker-based, non-violent, social justice group, the American Friends Service Committee. During this time, I’ve learned so much about myself, as well as Kansas City’s youth. I’ve helped organize a city-wide high school poster art project and a poetry workshop of the same — giving students a platform to speak out on social issues. This consisted of conducting interactive lecture style classes in Kansas City metro schools such as Paseo,…

to improve the living conditions for our citizens of today, so we may pave a better path for our citizens of tomorrow. It would extremely difficult to find a person who would argue that our culture provides universal opportunities for everyone. As American citizens, it is our duty to work towards a better future for all. In order to improve quality of life, it is imperative to analyze the demographics of different races and age groups to get a better understanding of how certain conditions…