Essays on Racism

In the 21st century, racism is one of the most prevalent social issues that is affecting the world. Sarich, " Miele, (2018) asserts that race is a powerful construct and concept that has been developed by the society which has led to the development of inequalities as well as discrimination...

The Bluest Eye: Racism Symbolized through Color The novel The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison provides the readers with an insight into the life of an African American girl in a community that lived under the standards of the white people. The main character, Pecola, sees herself as ugly because she...

Recent studies carried out on the aspect of racial profiling reveal that on average, unarmed African Americans are 3.49 times more likely to be shot by police compared to unarmed white citizens. Such statistics strike fear into the hearts of African Americans living in the U.S since it dawns on...

The Ethics of Living Jim Crow The title, The Ethics of Living Jim Crow, by prominent writer Richard Wright explores the life of African-Americans under the Jim Crow Laws in the State. The experience people had while living under the Jim Laws in Africa had a shaping of the black perspective...

Martin Luther king is one of the most celebrated personalities. His words, quotes and speech have had an impact on people for a very long time since the 1960s.His speech has however been the most dominant and known speech ever that has had people talking since then. He spoke out...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Fight for Civil Rights Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an influential figure whose actions in America s civil rights arena made him a hero both to the people of this country as well as to the oppressed all around the world. In...

Letter from Birmingham Jail: Analysis of Logos, Ethos, Pathos, and Kairos Letter from Birmingham Jail refers to an open letter written by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963 as a response to an article in a newspaper titled “A Call for Unity" authored by white Alabama clergymen. The article heavily criticized...

Does the criminal justice materialize the ideology of second-class citizenship rather than limiting this menace at all cost? Hope Racine in the death penalty for black and white murderers reveals how capital punishment is part of the racial problem brings out this issue into the light. In this article, Racine...

A Family's Impact on Individuals and Community A family is the building block of any society, and its success or failure has a significant effect on individual members and community as a whole. Dr. King and Wiesel demonstrate the relationship dynamics by examining different family experiences. This paper will also give...

January 1928 in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents were Martin Luther King Snr. and Alberta Williams King. He did begin his education at the Yonge Street Elementary School in Atlanta. Later, he undertook an enrolment in the David Howard Elementary School. He then attended Booker Washington High School. He advanced to...

Ethos, pathos, and logos, are vital elements of oratorical, written works, and argumentation. In his “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” Martin Luther King Jr. greatly employs the use of pathetic appeal to communicate his ideas to the public with the view of persuading them to defend his cause. The use of...

Martin Luther King Junior was the most inspirational orator, preacher and thinker America has ever had. All of his writings have been analyzed to study the potential of rhetoric. His rhetoric in the two writings suit the audience in several ways. The tone of King’s writings inspired numerous activists to...