always welcomed with open arms‚ specifically African-Americans‚ and Mexicans. The new wartime industries‚ such as the aerospace and shipping industries needed a temporary workforce as many Californians left to join the war (Textbook‚ 482-483). The state’s new workforce was incredibly diverse‚ which included African- Americans who came from the North and South (Erik Lecture‚ 2/22). Employment opportunities that were previously unavailable to African-Americans were suddenly open. Many had the opportunity
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have survived up until this day. They are well known as Blues‚ Gospel‚ Jazz‚ Ragtime‚ and more. Since African Americans followed their traditions so much‚ It was harder for African American slaves to perform Spirituals due to them not being able to own any instruments. Not only did African American Spirituals play a major role in helping slaves with their extreme hardships‚ it also helped shape American music today. Spirituals
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awareness among the public. The Progressive Era served as a period promoting social justice and equality. The movement influenced the government to peruse historical legislation including The Sherman Anti-Trust Act and the influential presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. As history continued government influence in everyday life became more prominent than ever through promises of humanitarian aid as well as reconstruction of the financial system. Progressivism is a term generally connected to an assortment
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The Ascent of African American Females and the Decline of African American Males Introduction Throughout the history of the United States‚ African Americans have been discriminated against in all areas of life including academics. African Americans are still lagging behind their white counterparts in various academic achievement areas. In Oakland High School‚ only 40.8% of graduating African Americans have completed their UC/CSU requirements. It is a telltale sign that something is wrong. Moreover
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As Americans moved westward in the early 19th century‚ new territories were seen as an opportunity for a fresh start and opportunity for economic success. However‚ this was not the case for all Americans‚ especially African Americans. The new northwestern states (Ohio‚ Indiana‚ and Illinois) impeded the migration of African Americans‚ and severely discriminated against those that were able to settle in these states. Although these were free states‚ the northwestern states had very small black populations
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The Exclusion of Slaves and Women Satory Adams History 147 Professor Cristóbal Borges 27 October 2014 The Exclusion of Slaves and Women Many different groups of people were excluded during the 1800-1861 time period. Americans did not welcome people of different backgrounds very well‚ or people with mindsets that were out of the norm. These types of people were the ones that suffered from racism and exclusion. Women and slaves are not the only groups of people
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This chapter talks about how Italian Americans are inaccurately portrayed as negative characters in the movies and television shows. Sociologist conducted both studies of people who were exposed to these generalizations and the movies themselves. The most common role Italian Americans took within the movies was those of gangsters and members of the mafia. According to studies conducted it turns out that Italian Americans were used to portray the role of members of organized crime
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African American Religion Joe Turner’s Come and Gone Misty Ricard Before Africans were brought to America during the slave trade‚ they had their own culture and society. They had their own language and dance. They also had their own religion. History tells us that the Europeans justified their abuse toward the Africans as helping them become more civilized because the Africans lifestyle appeared primal to them and not as developed and industrialized as theirs. What
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I will examine one of many narratives Cultural Studies derives from – that of the African-American tradition. Even in focusing on it’s derivation from the African-American tradition‚ this will be but one path‚ not intended to serve as the sole trajectory within the African-American tradition of Cultural Studies. The Black Church The African-American tradition begins with the black church. In the African-American community the black church has always been more than a religious institution. From
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Exploring African Influence on the West Indian/Caribbean Culture It is rather interesting that in a “progressive” society‚ our behavior and practices are firmly rooted in our past. It is ever possible to wrest ourselves from the harsh realities of slavery and its ensuing impact upon Caribbean way of life? Probably to do so may mean rewriting history (our-story) or maybe knowledge of where we are coming from is what we need to help us embrace those parts of our history that must be held on to and
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