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What were the black codes and what did they keep African Americans from doing?
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An African American literary critic who wants more books by African Americans included in the literary canon would likely feel what?
doing so would help African Americans improve their standing in white-dominated society.
What were African Americans not allowed to do in the past?
Blacks : Were not allowed to Go to college Were not allowed to Go to white public schools. Were not allowed to Use public drinking fountains Were not allowed to Use Public washrooms that were designated for white people (most of them) Were not allowed to Rent hotel rooms Restaurants that did not want to serve blacks, wouldn't, they would just let them sit there, Were not allowed to sit at the front of the bus,
Why did states create their own laws to prevent African Americans from participating as full citizens?
There are a number of factors that contribute to racial hatred and the resulting racial discrimination. Fundamentally, people are selfish, and that selfishness extends to the groups to which they belong; people therefore want to obtain advantages for their own ethnic group (such as European Americans) at the expense of other ethnic groups (such as African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, etc.). Added to that is the ugly history of slavery in America. Rather than admit that slavery had been a monstrously immoral practice, many people have tried to convince themselves that it is correct to treat people with darker skin as if they were domestic animals rather than human beings. That way, slave owners, and the culture that they created, have nothing to apologize for. Also it should be noted that even after the legal end of slavery in America, various other ways were found to enslave African Americans, who were often found guilty, by white judges and juries, of imaginary crimes, and who were then sentenced to hard labor, in effect to be used as slaves. It was therefore possible for white people to force black people to work for them without being paid, doing work that white people preferred not to do. This appealed to the selfishness of those who perpetuated racist societies.
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What was the 80's Movie where a white teen boy paints his face black to stay in high school?
If it is the film i am thinking of he does not paint his face black but starts taking an experimental drug that darkens the skin. The reason he was doing this was to get close to a young African-American girl. And the name of this movie is on the tip of my tongue...... it was called SOUL MAN.
What were blacks allowed to do according to the codes?
During reconstruction, there were laws passed as black codes. I am doing a political cartoon on black codes. According to what I read, they were not allowed to vote, have the same recreation as whites, they were not treated the same in means of transportation. The black codes rained down on these freedmen, stopping them to do what they wanted. Also, any jobs never had the same pay for African Americans.
What was going on with African Americans doing during the civil war?
the african americans were still in slavery during the civil war
What did unfair poll taxes and tests keep African Americans from doing?
Voting
What types of jobs did KKK members want to see African Americans doing?
The KKK wanted to see African Americans only as Slaves and thought that was the reason they were on earth.
An African American literary critic who wants more books by African Americans included in the literary canon would likely feel?
doing so would help African Americans improve their standing in white-dominated society.
An African-American literary critic who wants more books by African Americans included in the literary canon would likely feel?
doing so would help African Americans improve their standing in white-dominated society.
An African American literary critic who wants more books by African Americans included in the literary canon would likely feel what?
doing so would help African Americans improve their standing in white-dominated society.
Why did they not like what martin Luther king Jr was doing?
he was protesting 4 his and his people's rights as African Americans because of thier skin color and because he was African American so people were selfish and didn't think about the African Americans
If not all Africans are black then why do we call African-Americans African American isn't that stereotyping all Africans?
I Personally dont get why blacks are called African-Americans because...For one all black americans are not from AFRICA!!! most of black ppl have more than just african in them...theres asian...european etc..they r not fully africans!!...many africans get offended by this term as well as 'black' americans...there needs to be sum other term made up in the place of "African Americans"...Good one!!!!! I have been asking the same thing forever. Not all blacks are African, so I will never understand it.AIt must be understood that "All Africans are Black and all Blacks are Africans." As long as you are a Blackman you're an African.Yes it is a good question. It started with slavery and the word that began with 'N' was not received well by the blacks. Then they were called 'Blacks' or 'Negros' and then were changed from this to 'African Americans' to try and appease the blacks. The black population have seldom forgotten their roots and most are proud of who they are because their ancestors are from parts of Africa. Thankfully African Americans have come a long way and are actors, attorneys, in the justice system as judges, doctors, in the music business, etc. Still, there are still many poor and suppressed African Americans. In all reality is would be best just to call them Americans and let it be left this way. However, there are some groups that prefer to remind everyone of their heritage and prefer the title 'African American.' I know it's confusing, but today, one can simply ask a black friend how they would like to be referred too and honor them by doing so.
Why is Martin Luther King Jr importan?
Because he spoke for us African Americans for freedom and to have our Rights. I feel if it wasn't for him the African Americans wouldn't be able to do what we are doing today, to those that wants and has an education.
Why was Booker T Washington criticized by African American groups such as the Niagara Movement?
They thought he was not doing enough to achieve equal rights for African Americans.
Are African Americans more likely to get struck by lightning?
Not b/c of being African-Americans.But, anyone working outside jobs even in poor weather will be more likely to be struck by lightning. And maybeyou'll find more African-Americans doing that.
