Angry Black Women Research Paper

In the convention movement Black intellectals used American political theory to their advantage. Since not being able to get together for politcal gathering, they need the conventopns to move forward any kind of political agenda for blacks. Since blacks had no part in it, it was important to show how unfair the current political system was towards blacks. Blacks used a quote from Locke stating, "government is morally obliged to serve people, namely by protecting life, liberty, and property" showing that blacks should have the same rights.

Black Woman Studies is an interdisciplinary field of study, that examines gender as a social and cultural construct, the social status and contributions of women, and the relationships between power and gender. Women are held to this standard of being the one to cook, clean, cater to her spouse and care for the children but it should be more than that. When women go above their expectations, they are accused as being wrong and are sometimes told to not pursue their dreams. Women should be held on the same scale as men in society, this method could prevent gender issues.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities, established in the south by black ministers for African Americans who were freed from slavery. The first known HBCU was a school in Philadelphia called Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Today there are 100 private and public institutions. Some of the top colleges are Spelman College, Morehouse College, Morgan state university, Virginia State University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia Union University. On the other hand, A PWI, predominantly white institution, was established prior to 1964. These schools were mostly for whites but of course some of these labeled PWI’s were slightly integrated. Some PWI’s are Virginia Commonwealth University, Clarke University, Huntington University.

On June 20th I had the opportunity to interview a strong young black woman named Kelasia Edwards. Kelasia is short for “Kel”. She told me so many interesting things about her life. Kelasia is now 18 years old, and her birthday is April 23rd. She was born and raised in Alabama. She graduated from Murphy High School in May 2017. In high school, Kelasia played Volleyball. Volleyball was her biggest passion.

The reading touched on how the building of black schools was financed. I found it interesting that most of the financial contributions were personal contributions from Blacks and taxes paid by black while the philanthropists gave less than 20 percent of the amount needed. However, because the elementary schools were referred to as Rosenwald schools the contributions of Blacks were often relegated to the background. Although, the contribution of the philanthropists did not equal that of the Blacks we see a usurping of power in how they stipulated that, as part of their agreement, the school would be deeded to the southern local school system.

In the United States, during the month of February, we celebrate the triumph of African Americans. This whole month grew from “Negro History Week” which was created by Carter G. Woodson and other eminent African Americans in 1926. However, the United States only started to actually acknowledge Black History in 1976 by President Gerald Ford. 26 years after Carter G. Woodson’s death, “Negro History Week” turned in “Black History Month”. Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week when he noticed that black history was overlooked by historians and the public.

The United States prides itself on being a land of opportunities, and in many ways it is. We look at countries like South Africa, which not long ago was segregated through the laws of Apartheid, and we are glad that we are so much further along than the land of Mandela. However, every now and then we need to stop and ask ourselves just how far along we really are, and we have to wonder if many of the once oppressed countries we helped free are not passing us up in the area of civil rights and opportunity.

Many African American women have finally embraced their natural hair and are no longer perming, straightening or altering their hair. However, it has become difficult to obtain the necessary hair care products and learn the ins and outs about caring for their hair, but with the help of social media, they are obtainable. Ever since African American woman decided that they are going to embrace their natural hair, perm sales have decreased. More than 26% of perm sales have decreased since 2008 (Opie & Phillis, 2015), while perms are declining, natural hair care products are increasing. While natural hair care products are increasing, it is no thinks to big brand stores or beauty salons in near hometown. It has to do with buying

Many historians argue that race has played a central role in the history of the United States. The statement previously made is a factual statement because there is historical evidence to prove it is true. Knowing and taking in count that there is a lot of racial discrimination for all different races, our main focus will be on the African American (black) race.

Stereotyping is a worldwide illness that has placed judgment on black men and women to the point that they are limited to opportunity and advancement in the working world and the political environment.

Hall, J.C., Everett, J.E., Hamilton-Mason, J. (2012). Black women talk about workplace stress and how they cope. Journal of black studies 43 (2), 207-26.This article talks about the stressful situation facing African American in the workplace and the strategies they used to manage it. The authors related that the same stress struggling black women in the workplace was among the white female also even though they were experiencing inequality issues on top of the reality. The study was focused on five key terms to explain, the process of racism and sexism in the workplace stressing female African American. The authors elaborated the criteria of hiring or promoting in a diverse workplace as the first key. Secondly, the crucial

Black women are always the leading role and image of negative identity. With the many amounts of stereotypes and verbal imagery, people will remain persuaded across the United States to believe such biased standards. They are persuaded to view Black women as characters in storytelling about incapable gender, race, and social class. Being slandered by the same oppressors who statistically rates them highest amongst all other races of women, also strips them morals, worth, and labels Black women destined for drug-abuse and incarceration.

“The double jeopardy of being black and female in a racist and sexist society may well make one less afraid of the sanctions against success. A non-subservient black woman is by definition a transgressive - she is the ultimate outsider.” This quote was written by Mrs. Mamphela Ramphele, a South African politician, who identifies the pain and troubles of Black women. Black women for centuries have been treated unfairly and belittled by their race and sex. Black women are the outsiders of America. They are a minority inside a minority. Black women are mistreated by individuals of society in social media and the workplace.

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I don't think I quite remember when I started to identify as a black feminist. There was never that moment of clarity because to me black women are equal to everyone, we deserve to be recognized and celebrated just like everyone else. This movement was founded on the historical disadvantage of women. Black feminism to be specific is the desire for equal access to opportunities for females, not systemic racism, sexism, mass incarceration etc. People get so hung up on the word but fail to realize that feminism fights for gender equality in a culture that has historically devalued women. Feminism isn't about making women stronger, we're already strong. It's about society acknowledging that strength and treating us as equals. What everyone fails