American pioneer

Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights pioneer and reverend, undoubtedly positively altered the way the U.S as a country looked towards African Americans. King stressed the importance of judging people by their character rather than the color of their skin. Despite all of the great things Martin Luther King Jr. did, if he were to be judged by the content of his character, his accomplishments may be overshadowed by his flaws. This boils down to a simple question; did King practice what he preached?…

combination of various traits and characteristics that pleases the aesthetic sense. The history of African-American hair plays an influential role in what is viewed as “good hair” in society. ”Good hair” can be shown through the cultural history of the group itself, the history of resources available, and lastly how the hair is maintained as of today. The treatment of African-Americans beginning in the six-teenth century was horrific and played an enormous role in how their hair is…

reality is people want to know what you know for sure -- and what you don't. Having the confidence to say ‘I don't know’ is a powerful skill” (Farrell 1). As almost all people know, MLK fought hard and long for African American equality, during the time period he protested African Americans were not treated like people, instead like property. Sometimes people, including MLK got doubtful since most events in history were not in his favor, but he was able to encourage people to keep fighting. As a…

important aspect because of everything discovered. But this was not always the case. In a world of no separation of church and state, when the church controlled all means of ideas spread, those against would pay a high price. To begin, various scientific pioneers have derived from these eras. One of which is Anton van Leeuwenhoek, from Holland. One could thank this great inventor because he was responsible for the creation of the microscope. The textbook states that “he investigated everything…

thoughts without any interference from church or state. Moreover, the Enlightenment has changed the beliefs of many throughout the century. John Locke 's conviction on human instinct and the government was vital to both the Enlightenment and the American Revolution. In his Essay Concerning Human Understanding, he focused on that people can assume responsibility for their own fate and were not imperfect by religious sin. Locke 's conviction on people propelled Rousseau with the thought that "all…

scale movements and eventually bringing about the rise of new, more militant ones, pioneers, and organizations. The beginning phase of protest activity, after the Brown vs. Board of Education decision, was with the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which began on December 1, 1955. This boycott spurred many more of its kind and demonstrated the unity and determination of black people and provided inspiration for other black Americans to join the movement. During the increasing amount of protest spreading…

Walt Whitman was an American poet, teacher, and journalist that lived from 1819 to 1892 (PBS). The themes of his work were heavily influenced by social and political events as well as experiences from his own life. Individualism and American idealism were two of the major themes that Whitman used in his poems. Events like the abolitionist movement, the Civil War, and the migration of pioneer families to the newly acquired Western portion of the United States also influenced his work (Poets).…

The early 1900s was a time of both social and musical prosperity for not only African Americans, but also women. The blues genre was introduced to the rural south in the 1920s, allowing many African American women the opportunity, through classic blues, to sing about their personal lifestyles, affecting the nation around them. Ma Rainey, along with many others, was able to earn a reputation as a professional singer both on stage and in business, which sparked a revolution for women all over. The…

Racism has been a part of American culture for over 400 years. With the abolishment of slavery in 1865 and the official ending of segregation in 1964, it can be argued that much of white America continues to be one with racism. Although subtle and passive in most cases, racism is very much a consistent influence in our society. Examples of this is readily seen in our judicial system and supported through mainstream media. Race, along with economic status, are two prevailing factors of influence…

the police. These people that are kicking the basin by the police are African Americans. The people who are executing the African Americans are Caucasian polices. This violence has been getting away hand. African Americans are supported up and over the long haul started having turmoil ridden situations about the circumstances. It started off with the Trayvon Martin Case. Trayvon Martin was a 17-year-old African American from Miami, Florida. He was mortally shot by George Zimmerman in 2012.…