Black-and-white

Angelou stated that the worlds of the black and white community are so separated from each other, a metaphorical curtain is pulled down between the black community towards all things white. Unable to get anything if the color is white because the white people are so prejudiced against them. “ A light shade had been pulled down between the Black community and all things white, but one could see through it enough to develop a fear-admiration-contempt for the white ‘things’.....”(47). Angelou wants…

White Boy, a Black Man and a Kite Racism continues not only in the United States, but many other foreign countries. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of many men to bring great attention to such problem; leading to his assassination in 1968. Despite such tragedy, many have not realized that this dilemma began way before the 1960s in the country of South Africa. In the play, “ Master Harold and the Boys” we find such discrimination fought against. Author, Athol Fugard uses a…

When examining the intersection of race and gender and its effects on social capital as an entrepreneur, a common theme emergence when considering being Black and woman in a white patriarchal society. Participants conveyed that race and gender present unique societal hurdles in their experiences as entrepreneurs in mostly white and male dominated arenas. Overcoming hurdles that they felt were racially and gendered communal permeate their ability to accumulate wealth and succeed as entrepreneurs.…

“Gentrification in Black and White: The Racial Impact of Public Housing”, Edward Goetz highlights the disproportionate displacement of African Americans stemming from the demolition of public housing projects. Goetz asserts that through the U.S.’s housing policy, particularly the demolition of public housing and the displacement of its residents- a majority of whom are African Americans, local governments are able to instigate neighborhood change and gentrification. In “Gentrification in Black…

Poverty Barriers related to poverty contribute significantly to Black-White disparities in breast cancer survival (Freeman, 2004). Poverty affects all Americans regardless of race; however, African Americans tend to shoulder a greater burden from poverty because they constitute a large proportion of the poor in the United States. Some studies have shown that Black-White disparities in breast cancer mortality are reduced after accounting for socioeconomic status. Poverty is associated with poorer…

There were several reasons why black and white women had different experiences. With in SNCC black women were treated more equally than white women. Elaine DeLott Baker a white SNCC worker said, “Strong black women played pivotal leadership roles, but as a white woman in a black movement, the scope of my work was always constrained by race and gender.” Because of safety reasons, white women had to work in the schools and offices, while black women were in the fields getting people register to…

Black and White. The oldest battle in history. One represents evil white the other represent good. In The Dictionary of Symbols, black represent “chaos,” “dissimilation,” “passivity” while white represents “activity,” “ascension,” “purity” (Cirlot,43 44 45 52 54 56). The symbols make the idea of having two options: good, evil; black, white. The concept has been seen throughout literature: Heart of Darkness, Native Guard, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Devil in Tom Walker. These pieces of…

Response to Photograph Black and White of Man Ray Shot in 1926, the main part of the photo Black and White is a woman holding a sculpture as an African ceremonial mask of sorts. The name of this picture is because of the black and white photography’s procession and that white woman as well as the African mask whose color is black. In this photo, both model Kiki de Montparnasse and African ceremonial mask are eyes closing and peaceful. Yet this photo is not just showing the beautiful model Kiki…

always be for everyone equally no matter what color, such as African American or white (Carter). Violence for schools are tragic; students fight each other over little reasons like today. Back then white students beat up African American students because of them just being black, but racism still goes on today. Violence from school strips from black rights, which is making whites be in control of blacks rights. White students started violence in schools against African Americans, it is very…

Back in time, black people were not treated equally with white people. Many black people had to suffer with slavery, colonization, education disparity, and so many more abhorrent things. Now, things have changed dramatically. Black people and white people are treated equally, or are they? Many people today believe we have not done all we can do to subside discrimination between whites and blacks. Some would even say whites and blacks are worlds apart. I mean of course we have done a lot to stop…