African-American History Essay Examples

After the Civil War, the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments brought great hope for change in the South. For over 10 years gains were made. Reconstruction officially abolished slavery in all areas of the United States; gave citizenship to African American and federal and states laws applied equality to blacks and whites; and gave blacks…

Many people claim that racism no longer exists; however, the minorities’ struggle with injustice is ubiquitous. Since there is a mass incarceration of African Americans, it is believed that African Americans are the cause of the severe increase of crimes. This belief has been sent out implicitly by the ruling class through the media. The…

Martin Luther King, Jr. vs Malcolm XThe Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 1960s had a great impact on black and white Americans. The topic of integration was the main issue throughout this time frame. Two men in particular had the greatest influence on this situation, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. Martin…

This research paper will discuss the exhibits of both Detroit Historical Museum (DHM)  and the Wright Museum of African American History (WM) and interpret the experience  as a first time visitor (myself but with some knowledge from the course) with no prior knowledge of Underground Railroad (UGRR). This critical analysis will evaluate the DHM and…

In From Slavery to Freedom (2007), it was said that “the transition from slavery to freedom represents one of the major themes in the history of African Diaspora in the Americas” (para. 1). African American history plays an important role in American history not only because the Civil Rights Movement, but because of the strength…

In 1965, during the civil rights movement there were many organizations which fought for the rights of African-Americans. The Southern Christian Leadership Committee and the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee were two of the major organizations, which focused on fighting for black people’s rights. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the President of the Southern Christian…