Category: African American

The Second Amendment or the right to bear arms is an ongoing issue. Gun regulation is not strictly regulated in America and there have been numerous mass shootings in the past few years. Gun regulations should be better enforced by the government. People who have guns in their home is associated with an increased risk…

In modern-day time, Detroit is the city with the highest illiteracy rate, while being the city populated with the most by black people. This is not a coincidence. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, illiteracy is the inability to read and write. Lack of funding, inadequate standardized testing, lack of discussion, inability by the government along…

Stereotype is a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a person or thing. Stereotype is also any thought that is widely adopted about specific types of individuals or behaviors. These thoughts or beliefs may or may not accurately reflect reality. Even though its not often times true, it is targeting black…

In this assignment, I will be discussing some of the key issues as to why I believe Black studies does not change the role of the university but does change the way we see and understand the world. For Black studies to be recognized as credible in education and higher education, is not only something…

Is racial profiling happening in America today? Do certain ethnic groups get targeted more than others? These are some of the many controversial yet frequently asked questions today. It is often the topic on our nightly newscasts and debated by politicians. Merriam Websters definition of profiling is the act or process of extrapolating information about…

Introduction This paper will review the literature on the controversy of the topic of police brutality. Police brutality is the unwarranted or excessive and sometimes illegal use of force against civilians by police officers. Forms of police brutality varies from assault and battery to mayhem, torture, and even murder. This issue has been going on…

Police brutality is one of the biggest traumas in our country. It is One of several forms of misconduct which involve undue violence by police members. In other words, officers take advantage of their power which in result causes injustice for the victims of police brutality. Although it is illegal, police tend to get away…

Is it  To Serve & To Protect or To Serve & To Disrespect ? Police brutality has existed for decades undetected but got worldwide exposure from the  leaked footage of the 1991 police incident in Los Angeles displaying the harsh beating of Rodney King by law enforcers. This event , in addition to…

One of the great challenges today is that we often feel untouched by the problems of others and by global issues. People often feel overwhelmed and disconnected from these issues, not empowered and poised for action. This is where art can make a difference; by being a tool for social change. Engaging with a good…

Qualitative studies equip researchers with a valuable bulk of knowledge on various aspects of human life. At the same time, this kind of research is often associated with a considerable degree of bias due to its interpretive nature (Christensen & Brumfield, 2010). Although researchers try to remain as neutral as possible, it is argued that…