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Is black lives more important than any other race? No. This question appears in every discussion because black people are saying black lives matter. They ask because they think we’re just stating that because we matter most but in reality Black lives are more at risk than white and other lives. Black and Spanish lives are similar. We both struggle to survive and gain, just spanish people aren't dying everyday, being thrashed on social media, or being called out their name for the color of their…

Although blacks were theoretically qualified for several positions in the Army, very limited blacks got the opening to serve in combat divisions. Most were limited to labor battalions. The combat elements of the U.S. Army were kept completely segregated. There were criticism from the African American community, however, the War Department created two black combat units the 92nd and 93rd Divisions, in 1917. Although African Americans were receiving upper positions in the Army, they did not…

The Alienation of the Black Girl Alienation comes in different forms, and may come for different reasons. But wherever or however it occurs, it always operates on the notion of distance, necessarily estranging the individual from his/her environment, and vice versa. As the term implies, the process works by making an individual feel that his/her presence in a particular environment is alien or artificial at best, even if this is not necessarily the case, making them feel unwelcome or unnecessary…

Stockett shows what life was like for black maids taking care of white families. Stockett does a good job of showing the difference between real life and fiction. She knows that race is a fact of life and how society can determine what people see you as. “The Help” is a community of black people who bring up white children and take care of their homes. The book is narrated by three women, Minny; a black maid who has a big mouth and has a temper, Aibileen; another black maid who is taking care of…

The Black Death was one of the most catastrophic pandemics in human history. Between the years of 1346 and 1353, the plague killed an estimated 75 to 200 million people. The Black death had originated in the plains of Central Asia, it quickly travelled along the Silk Road, until it reached Crimea in 1343. It was then spread throughout the Mediterranean and Europe being carried by fleas living on black rats. Symptoms of the black death included victims having fevers, abdominal pain, feeling…

When discussing the movement of Black Consciousness or African Consciousness one has to identify as Black or African which are defined differently depending on a person’s individual understanding of black history. Many people say, “knowing your history doesn’t matter”, and “history should be forgotten, if it is something that continuously evokes painful emotions”. However, others believe that it is vital to know and love one’s self and one’s culture. It is believed that this is important not…

were affected, transmitting them to fleas, which transmitted the disease to people. The disease was called the Bubonic Plague. China sent the outbreak to other countries such as: India, Persia, Syria, Egypt, and majority of countries in Europe. The Black Death was the name it was given by the Europeans. It arrived to Europe in October 1347. Twelve Genoese trading ships where docked at the port in Sicily, Italy. On the ship, majority of sailors were dead and a few that were alive was severely…

Black men are expected to look a certain way by societies’ definition of the ideal body type for a black male. Mincey et al (2014) found the idea of masculinity for Black men is similar to some traditional aspects of being a man; there are also ideas that are specific in being a black man. It was proceed in the article that society mainstream has a lot of influence on this topic. Masculinity doesn’t only have to do with looks; sometimes it has to do with the opportunities black men get in the…

word minority will soon be outdated. While these alterations have had great results for a decent amount of ethnic and racial groups in the United States, it is Black culture that has surfaced as a powerful entity. Economy wise, the artifacts of this century Black culture are substantial things to behold, with so many Black actors, authors, artists, and recording artists claiming praise and collecting big record sales earnings.…

everything.” Family time isn’t something to take for granted and it is definitely worth a fight. The early opening of stores for Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving day is a problem because it’s destroying the meaning of Thanksgiving by; taking employees and shoppers away from family and the holiday meals. Many workers can’t celebrate Thanksgiving the way it was intended to be. Black Friday isn’t just becoming a nationwide holiday, but it’s taking over Thanksgiving too.The Huffington Post…