Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane and My Traitor's Heart by Rian Malan
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This 5 page paper considers the experiences presented in Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane and My Traitor's Heart by Rian Malan, and assesses the way in which each of the individuals presented viewed the white world relative to the prejudice in South Africa under Apartheid rule. This paper considers the importance or significance of the use of violence in both works and the impacts that violence had in perpetuating the status of both whites and blacks. No additional sources cited.
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King and Malcolm X/Uses of Rhetoric
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A 7 page essay that examines the persuasive rhetorical skills displayed in Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail and Malcolm X's The Ballot or the Bullet. The writer argues that where the two texts differ, naturally, concerns variations in style between the two authors, but also that the texts reflect the fact that King's text was a written reply to remarks made by black leaders in the Birmingham newspaper, while Malcolm X's text was a speech that was delivered to an assembled audience. No additional sources cited.
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LAWRENCE OTIS GRAHAM: Our Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper Class
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(7 pp) Through six years of interviews with more than three hundred prominent families and individuals, journalist and commentator Lawrence Otis Graham weaves together the revealing stories and fascinating experiences of upper-class blacks who grew up with privilege and power. Previously known for his provocative New York magazine exposé of elite golf clubs, when he left his law firm and went undercover as a busboy at an all-white Connecticut country club, Graham now turns his attention to the black elite. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Leadership: Latino And African Americans
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5 pages in length. The Latino and African American populations lack support addressing their issues of pain, violence, grief and personal conflicts, which ultimately restricts their ability to participate both actively and positively in community leadership agendas. As well, this absence is based upon a lack of leader development programs, a concern that begins from impressionable childhood through maturity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Maintaining Diversity: The Use of Racial Preference in Universities
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This 25 page paper considers the issue of maintaining diversity in the university setting, and assesses measures that have been put in place to maintain diversity. In particular, this paper considers components of the recruitment and retention process, including Affirmative Action policies that are defined by racial preferences and their impact on the educational setting. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
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Malcolm X And Martin Luther King: Differing Approach
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6 pages in length. Comparing the approach to racial issues between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. requires the student to delve into various elements of each man's past, such as differing regional origins, in order to gain a significantly better understanding as to why – while enlightening the world on the same subject matter – came away doing so in such divergent ways. Alex Haley illustrates these differences in The Autobiography of Malcolm X; while penned by Haley -- an American writer who depicts the struggles of American blacks -- it is actually a compilation of many interviews that were conducted shortly before Malcolm's death. It was not known at the time of publication, however, that the autobiography would create such a furor over its release; in fact, the book soon became recognized as a classic of black American autobiography. No additional sources cited.
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Malcolm X's Philosophical Beliefs
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An 8 page paper which discusses the various philosophical beliefs maintained by Malcolm X. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Marcus Garvey: Poet and Religious Inspiration
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A 10 page paper which examines the life of Marcus Garvey while focusing on the fact that he was a renowned poet as well as an African American leader. The paper presents a brief biography of Marcus Garvey, then presents an examination of his poems. This is followed by a section which discusses how his poetry and works helped inspire people religiously and artistically, namely through reggae music today. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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