The Amazing Race

really love to call their competitors "Racists". Now then, do we really want a President who goes around calling everyone a racist that does not politically agree with him or her? I sure don't, especially since we already have that now, and it has set race relations back generations due to President Barack Obama's political rhetoric. Let's talk. It seems whenever anyone disagrees with Democrats or their socialism, immediately these folks exercising their free speech are called "racists". Worse,…

Reaction to “It’s Quiet Now” When I reading this story, I actually drew a parallel between the events in the story and some of the recent instances of racism and violence in the U.S. police force as well as the protests and even race riots that resulted from it. Most Americans seem to think of the United States of a modern country where equality and justice prevail; a city upon a hill, so to speak. I know that most Americans probably wouldn’t liken America to South Africa under Apartheid laws…

of Armand, a powerful cotton landlord in Louisiana, and his wife Desiree, the adoptive daughter of the Valmondé who has unknown origins. They had a perfect marriage until their first son started to show mulatto characteristics. This amazing story of Kate Chopin uses race as a focal point. She wrote about subjects that were sensitive during her lifetime, giving the readers a realistic scenario of what was happening. In "Desiree's Baby", she critiques the racial prejudice that was common in the…

Why Justice Will Prevail What Does American Democracy Mean to Me shows that Mary McLeod Bethune is hopeful that a new, better, and more equal America will be built. She tells us that justice will prevail because of her religion, her race, and trust in American society. In the first paragraph, she states that black Americans have a deep and abiding faith in American democracy, and her faith is based on Christianity. She believes that God will guide the nation “out of the darkness of slavery and…

each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races" (Webster Dictionary). It is very important for everyone to understand the definition of racism, therefore, they are able to recognize and handle certain situations that may occur. This paper will thoroughly explain how Bambara, Clark, and Chopin explore racism in each one of their short fictions, the comparison of how each author uses race in…

A Letter to Adam J. Banks Dr. Adam J. Banks: I write this letter in order to express to you the impact your article, "Race, Rhetoric, and Technology: Searching for Higher Ground," has had on me personally. As someone who identifies as White, it has opened my eyes to how different spaces of the Internet react to the expression of Black culture. This reaction reflects a racism that has gradually been institutionalized within our society for hundreds of years, and is one that Whites should be…

friends, I was skeptical at first. An organization that holds summer programs for exciting and critical topics seemed too good to be true. I’ve been looking for something that will intellectually challenge my mind while also allowing me to meet other amazing and interesting people who are passionate about social justice. I also constantly have a current event or…

definition of racism is a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race” (Merriam-Webster). Racism basically means a race of people…

However, there is an opportunity for others to explain why this word should be banned completely. One reason for that, is because it ignores and underestimates history of racial abuse. It is clear to everyone that the “N” word carries clear historical significance both good and bad. It was said by Caucasians to insult African-Americans and legitimized abuse that also dehumanized many people in their lifestyle, opportunities, word and education and children. But to them by banning use of the “N”…

In June 2015, The Atlantic published an article with, acclaimed author, journalist, and social/political activist, Ta-Nehisi Coates that addresses Black men about the social injustices in America and how opportunities differ based upon race in a segment called “Letter To Son”. Coates develops a feeling of sympathy throughout his article about Black men and women in America and how much they have suffered. Coates also makes it a point to show that the foundation of America has a great deal to do…