After centuries of the United States Government ignoring and mistreating the Indigenous people of this land‚ the Alcatraz occupation in 1969 led by righteous college students‚ became the longest Indian occupation of federal ground in the history of the United States and a landmark for Indian self-determination. The documentary‚ Alcatraz is Not an Island‚ describes the occupation that made Alcatraz a symbol for Indigenous people as motivation to stand up against the cruelty that they have experienced
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In the works of Ben Franklin and John Smith the Native Americans were portrayed with no disregard for feelings. By portraying the Native Americans as savages what were the long term outcomes? First off they were not respected by anyone because they were different in their beliefs. Second they were also thought of as being stupid and not educated correctly. Third they were used for the skills that they knew (i.e. hunt‚ survive)‚ since white men could not do many of the things Indians could do. I
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The Success of Spain in the New World During the sixteenth century after Christopher Columbus discovery of the new world‚ many European empires were attracted to the new world. Among all the empires that ruled over the new world; Spain was the most successful one. The reason for their success over the other empire was due to their ability to manipulate the economy‚ establishment of political system and their relation with the aboriginals and the disease they brought in the new world. It wasn’t an
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Pre-AP English “Ceremony- Rewrite” 3rd Semester B September 25th‚ 2012 Tradition is the illusion of permanence. It defines who people are and gives them a place in their community; it is an expression of belonging and individuality at the same time. In Ceremony‚ Leslie Marmon Silko exposes throughout the novel many Native American characters. Some follow the traditions and others are ashamed of them. Silko expresses that only the ones that follow them are the ones that find themselves. They
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The Black Disadvantage in the United States Racial profiling‚ higher risks of incarceration‚ poverty‚ unemployment‚ more student debt; these are just some of the issues that African Americans face in the United States today. The statistical facts show that African Americans Face an uphill battle compared to White Americans. A good portion of the financial inequality that exists is due to the trickle down of white financial ancestral inheritance which was able to amass overtime unlike the
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Alexia Valentine Rinehart-Johnson ENC 1102 08B 2 April 2013 Modern Day Seattle vs. Historic Spokane In Sherman Alexie’s short story‚ “What You Pawn I Redeem‚” Jackson‚ the protagonist‚ must figure out how he can merge his Native American culture into modern day Seattle. The characters in this story have similar characteristics of real life Native Americans. According to The main character‚ Jackson Jackson‚ is part of the Spokane Indian Tribe but he has moved to a larger metropolitan area in
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Baseball: An African – American past time? Most baseball fans would likely say that they pay little to no attention to which ethnic groups make up their favorite sports teams‚ but it is interesting to watch how ethnic groups (specifically African - Americans) have faded in and out throughout the history of baseball. I believe that the rise and fall of African – Americans’ presence in baseball is due more to socioeconomic influences than it is to physiological differences. Baseball is commonly
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BATTLE ROYALE "Battle Royal" by Ralph Ellison is the story of a young‚ African boy‚ who withstands humiliation to give a speech amongst the towns leading white citizens at an event called a "Battle Royal." The story escalates when the boy‘s grandfather’s dying words were that he was a traitor and a spy in enemy’s country. The tension rises when the boy is blindfolded and made to participate in a boxing match with his fellow classmates against his wish. The climax occurs when
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Racism/Stereotypes Paper Stereotypes of African Americans 1. African Americans love fried chicken‚ hot sauce‚ and grape soda. 2. Large populations of African Americans are lazy and uneducated. 3. They are obsessed with their television shows. 4. African Americans sag their pants and wear clothes that are too big. 5. African Americans drop more money on their hair (Weave‚ perm‚ braids‚ etc.) than their own house bill. 6. African Americans only listen to hard core rap music
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K.J. Orso 1-2-13 Maria W. Stewart gave a very powerful lecture in Boston in 1832. In 1832 it may of been hard to associate the atributes of educator and writer with an African American however an African American educator and writer is exactly was Ms. Stewart was. Her desperate and emotional tone conveys her position on equality beween whites and blacks. Her plea for the equal treatment and equal oppertunity for both african americans and whites is helped by her expert use of language‚ unarguable
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