President Kennedy's Civil Rights Legacy Analyzed
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A 5 page paper which questions whether President John F. Kennedy actually left behind a legacy of civil rights, or if it was merely a facade created to perpetuate the slain leader's memory. Specifically considered are whether or not JFK actually achieved anything in civil rights, why or why not, and the motives behind his involvement in civil rights. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Jfkcivil.wps

Eurocentrism & Afrocentrism / Contrasting Views and the Significance for Race Relations
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An 8 page paper that considers the differences between Eurocentrism and Afrocentrism and relates them in terms of the perceptions of Molei Kete Asante and Mary Lefkowitz. This paper demonstrates the arguments presented by both theorists and then considers their implication for race relations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Eurafro.wps

Environmental Racism & Landfills of the Inner-City
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A 20 page analytical paper examining the idea that large inner-cities seem to have their sanitation landfills strategically located in and around minority neighborhoods. A discussion of relevant case law, economic rationale, and environmental concern is provided. The writer posits that elected officials must take action or be held responsible for the harmful effects that nearby garbage dumps have upon members of the African-American and Latino communities. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: Garbager.wps

Educational Imperatives For African American Boys In Elementary Education
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A 25 page research paper that examines the way in which changes in arrest rates and crime statistics for African American youth has affected perceptions about boys from this ethnic group which are then generalized in the classroom to low status positions, low expectations for academic success, and lack of access to opportunities to achieve educationally. The paper shows how these issues have been addressed both in the educational research literature and in interventions in the classroom, and makes the point that there are, in fact, effective solutions which are not being discussed or addressed as part of the national public debate on education. Bibliography lists 52 sources.
Filename: Educaf.wps

Dr. W.E.B. Dubois, A Leader Among Leaders
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A well written ten page paper on one of the greatest Black leaders in American history. Follow his career from being the first African American to earn a Harvard Ph.D. to Ghana where he eventually renounced his US citizenship. His idea and literary works live on today. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: CWDubo.rtf

Kenneth O'Reilly's 'Nixon's Piano'
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In 10 pages, the writer provides a critical analysis of 'Nixon's Piano' by Kenneth O'Reilly. Nixon's Piano essentially looks at the history of racial politics among American presidents. O'Reilly maps out more than 200 years of the intersection of race and politics in America -- especially criticizing Nixon's stance [or lack thereof] on Civil Rights issues.. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Nixpiano.wps

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