The contributions of Malcolm X and the Black Panthers had both positive and negative effects on the civil rights movement in the 1960s. The peaceful protest efforts of those within the movement had gained some ground in breaking down segregation and restrictive voting laws.These peaceful methods helped gain support for...

As history explicitly demonstrates, Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism did not just emerge from nowhere, but there were reasons behind their materialization. A close examination of those reasons offers a profound understanding of the intent of the movements. In those times, it was common knowledge that virtually all black people irrespective...

After Jackie Robinson broke the “color line” to become the first African American to play in the major leagues he experienced hate letters, death threats against his family what forms of discrimination do these examples represent? According to Merton’s typology of prejudice and discrimination, these acts against Jackie Robinson and...

According to findings of the research, environmental racism is a form of segregation where individuals are forced to live in degraded environments such as pollution, urban decay, and toxic waste. The proposed Dakota Access Pipeline was used to transport crude oil from North Dakota via South Dakota into Illinois. The...

As the social and political structure of America continues to evolve, racism has remained a prevalent issue in society for many years. Racial discrimination against certain ethnic groups has led to a bevy of unethical acts that have created tension among authorities and minorities. Since the 9/11 attacks, government officials...