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Arc of Justice Analysis The amounts of themes that can be taken from this terrific book are abundant. The story makes the reader really feel and understand the struggles that the African American people faced during the 1920’s. The Sweet family is faced with the fear of riots attacking their new house in a white community. This story questions the principles of right and wrong during this time period. Gaining respect and equality was an uphill battle for African Americans during the late 1800’s…

Racism has been a growing issue in society for many years now. In the past, places like public restrooms, water fountains, restaurants, and other public facilities segregated African Americans and Caucasians. Although there were people who were racist towards anyone that was not white, a big controversy that effects the present is between African Americans and Caucasians. Throughout history, African Americans have fought for equal rights in order to have their voices heard and to be able to have…

The name of the book is When I was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago published in October of 1994. Esmeralda Santiago Story begins in Puerto Rico, where her childhood was full of happy and sad moments she was also surrounded by poverty. As she grew up in Puerto Rico she learned how to eat tropical fruits. Being surrounded by trees, frogs, mango, Groves and the taste of delicious fruits. Being exposed to fresh chicken and pork sausages called morcilla. She had to usher a dead boy’s Soul to…

Rosa Lee is an African American woman. She learned many lessons about what is to be African American in society. For instance, Rosa Lee at an early age learned about the rules of attraction and prejudices of being a certain shade of color. A light skinned Africa American was seen as more attractive than someone who is dark skin. For example, at thirteen a friend of Rosa Lee at that time informed her that boys had more of an interest in girls who were lighter skinned. These lessons about race had…

In the short story “Class” by Sherman Alexie, the protagonist Edgar Eagle Runner tries to fulfill his need to sleep with a fellow Native American woman while struggling to hold unto his marriage. He does this in order to find a better sense of his own identity and heritage. It seems from the very beginning that Runner would have issues with his race and identity. He described his mother by saying, “Velma, my dark-skinned mother, was overjoyed by my choice of mate. She’d always wanted me to…

Mythologies: Columbus Day Columbus Day is more a catastrophe than it is a celebration. The day that Christopher Columbus arrived in North America was a momentous day. Along with the great discovery of North America that is worthy of celebration, it also marks the beginning of the mass genocide of the Native Americans. The later of the two has been ignored. As the tales go, “In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” We are taught from the day we step foot into schools…

Cultural activities provide an opportunity to reinforce the experiences, traditions, and beliefs of the Latino culture amongst Latinos and to introduce these ideas to people from other cultures. These activities serve as a mechanism to pass down traditions to generations to come and thus maintain the Latino culture. Two cultural activities that I have attended this semester that pertain to the Latino culture include the Midwest Association for Latin American Studies (MALAS) opening reception…

Growing up in a perdonmintally white community the African American culture was not seen very often. The things that I had always heard growing up were "blacks" were lazy, violent, very athletic and forbidden to date. In fifth grade I became best friends with a girl that was African American and it allowed me to see a glimpse into the African American culture. The opinions of others were no longer true and I seen a culture that was rich in family history, work ethic, athletic ability and a…

effects the U.S had in South America. Consequently, this enables us to understand the Puerto Rican and Mexican migration towards to United States. The United States expansion towards the South and West was primarily due to its great economic expansion of Anglo business. The factors that had a major effect for the expansion was due to the mining in California known as the…

The status of Puerto Rico in accordance with the United States has been controversial at best throughout the years. In a 1998 referendum, the majority of Puerto Rico was not in support of statehood. However a 2012 referendum resulted in the opposite with 61% of Puerto Ricans voting for statehood (Castillo para. 2). Although this referendum was non-binding, meaning it did not develop Puerto Rico as a state, it shows the island’s support for full integration and forces Washington to address this…