Russian Border Guards
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An 18 page research paper that examines the past and present of the Russian border guard. The writer details the history of the guard and how they maintained the 'Iron curtain' for the former Soviet Union and then details how the guard has changed with the demise of the USSR. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: 90guard.rtf

Discrimination / Cause & Effect
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In 6 pages, the writer discusses the cause and effect of discrimination. The Rodney King case is used as one of the prime examples. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Black Literature: The Changing Aesthetic Norms In The 20th Century
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6 pages in length. Black literature has made tremendous strides throughout the twentieth century. With the invaluable help of such historical figures as Rosa Parks, James Weldon Johnson, Richard Wright, Karenga and W.E.B. Dubois, the representation of blacks within the boundaries of literary arts has indeed blossomed. The writer discusses how within their individual works and endeavors, each one was significantly responsible for establishing black literature as the respected and appreciated entity it is today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Richard Wright/ Black Boy
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A 5 page analysis of Richard Wright's autobiographical account of his youth, in which he recounts what it was like to grow up male and black in the South during the first half of the twentieth century. It is a story of rage, fear, and oppression. Although he lived in a culture that had a well-defined place for him, a place that was based on the assumption that blacks were inferior‹sub-human, even‹Richard Wright never assimilated into himself the idea that he was inferior in any way to the whites that surrounded him. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99blboy.rtf

Minority Women In Criminal Justice Positions
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A 9 page paper in which the writer discusses the success story of Vicki Miles-LaGrange -- an African-American woman named by Bill Clinton to serve as U.S. Attorney. Examples of several other such women are provided as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Wmncrimj.rtf

Origins and Evolution of Black Politics and the Enlightenment's Project of Modernity
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This 5 page report discusses the parallels between the origins and evolution of Black politics and the Enlightenment's project of modernity. The shift from 'modernity' to 'post-modernity' has been duplicated in the process that resulted in the development of modern politics for the African American community in the United States. Parallels between the emergence of Black politics in the U.S. and the entire process of 'modern' thinking actually can be compared to the development of the 'Enlightenment' of earlier centuries and its focus on 'modernity.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Origins and Evolution of Black Politics and the Enlightenment's Project of Modernity
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This 7 page report discusses the parallels between the origins and evolution of Black politics and the Enlightenment's project of modernity. The shift from 'modernity' to 'post-modernity' has been duplicated in the process that resulted in the development of modern politics for the African American community in the United States. Parallels between the emergence of Black politics in the U.S. and the entire process of 'modern' thinking actually can be compared to the development of the 'Enlightenment' of earlier centuries and its focus on 'modernity.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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'Gender and Jim Crow'
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A 5 page paper which discusses how Glenda Gilmore, in 'Gender and Jim Crow: Women and the Politics of White Supremacy in North Carolina, 1896-1920,' stands in awe of these women she depicts, and also stands apologetic for her ignorance concerning the struggles of African American women, despite the fact she grew up in North Carolina and yet was ignorant to such plights. No additional sources cited.
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African - Americans in American Politics
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A comprehensive, analytical 20 page discussion of the role that African-Americans have played in U.S. sociopolitics. Concepts such as Black nationalism (among others) and multiculturalism are explored. Bibliography lists at least 15 sources.
Filename: Afropoli.wps