the importance of dubois study the philadelphia negro?
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WEB Dubois used his analysis of the economic and social inequalities of blacks in many areas to argue against the accomidationist lectures of BT Washington.  This set a 50 year debate about the best way to advance the cause of black people- while Washington advocated ignoring social and political equality and liberal education for economic advancement and industrial education, WEB Dubois advocated the intellectual rise of blacks and resulting social equality, reasoning that the self-respect and respect of the rest of society would further equality more rapidly.  He feared that the long-term consequences of Washington's philopophy would result in blacks becoming an physical labor underclass...better off economically but trapped by a lack of any blacks with higher education and social status.  The entire story and analysis of the conflict between these absolutely brilliant thinkers in the early 1900's is fascinating and is incredibly relevant in the modern world-I would recommend study of this to anyone who wants to understand not just the plight of African-Americans, but the social philosophy underlying the advancement of women, Jews, and immigrants, and how each group chose different paths.
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What's important for the U.S. is to stop thinking in terms of "minorities". I've met many great people who are intelligent, rational, self-sufficient, productive, and hard-working that are NOT on welfare and appreciate their freedom in this country, and they belong to many different races.\n\nLet's stop (a) blaming minorities and, which happens more often, (b) giving minorities special treatment.
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You might be interested to check out a website that does research on topics such as this-- It's called Project Implicit, and it's an ongoing Harvard study. I found out about it while reading the book, "Blink", by Malcom Gladwell. (Great book, by the way-- I enjoyed it more than his other one, "The Tipping Point") You can register (it's free and quick) and participate, and/or see results of past studies. It has things that are race-related, gender related, and sooo much more-- really interesting stuff!! -- I'm going to post it as a new topic, for those who might find it of use-- I hope you're getting the answers you were looking for! -- Also, my thoughts on all of the above are pretty standard, as I have some Aboriginal blood in me- (MicMac) -- I'm curious as to why you posted the question, though, as there may be those who answer with the stereotypical racist comments-- Anyway, I hope the site gives you more information to satisfy your curiosity-- I have to say, it does make you THINK, and can challenge what you thought you knew about yourself!-- Bye for now, have a great week!\n\nhttps://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/research/
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The journey was many days to months, it finally ended in Canada. At least thats what I was taught. Try going to African-American History.com  The answers you need may be there!!\n\nGood Luck!!
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Hmm... I would try going to to the source below if you want to learn about famous black people, like Martin Luther King, Jr.\n\nHope this helps and Good Luck!
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hey pervey pirate, i don't think brother samson thought it applied to the philistines because they are a different people than him. was brother samson a racist? yep.
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That a majority if not all African American males are LAZY!\nThat's SO NOT TRUE!
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I chose African American Studies because I enjoy the subject very much. I like reading about the African American experience. It is also something I want to study for graduate study.
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More of this poor me, I'm a black athlete and nobody understands how bad I have it.....He ain't exactly a poor black kid from the ghetto, his dad is a coach at Penn State...He grew up in middle class suburban neighborhoods...LOL
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To be judged by the content of your character-that idea never leaves me. We all have to respect the moral high ground he took- it blew away the common (low grade) racist attitudes many of us grew up with, created in me a humility that demanded change. No other politician or national figure changed as many hearts and minds in the last century.What I wish is that the black community would do more to  reject the drug, thug, rap bunch and remember that character counts for more than money or bling.
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Not necessarily FROM Blacks, but from organizations seeking to give black people assistance.  Every third job ad I read is looking for someone who is "ethnically diverse."  And when I was looking for scholorships I hated the fact that if I was black I could get a full scholorship from the NAACP.  Black people used to need more assistance, but now poverty is more equal and the people who need help are the poor people of all races.
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I am not black but I would imagine it would be helpful to have people from ones own cultural background to relate to. Also a lot of what you get from college is connections and it may be helpful to network and develope alliances with other African Americans since things aren't always equitable in the world at large.
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A great African-American poet is Robert Hayden (August 4, 1913 - February 25, 1980). He wrote one of my favorite poems:\n\n"Those Winter Sundays"\n\nSundays too my father got up early\nand put his clothes on in the blueblack cold,\nthen with cracked hands that ached\nfrom labor in the weekday weather made\nbanked fires blaze. No one ever thanked him.\n\nI'd wake and hear the cold splintering, breaking.\nWhen the rooms were warm, he'd call,\nand slowly I would rise and dress,\nfearing the chronic angers of that house,\n\nSpeaking indifferently to him,\nwho had driven out the cold\nand polished my good shoes as well.\nWhat did I know, what did I know\nof love's austere and lonely offices? \n\nHe also wrote what he called an anti-epic "Middle Passage" which describes the voyage of slaves to the U.S. He is an awesome poet and not as well-known as some others.
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Ida B Wells was a crusader to stop lynchings and bring civil rights.\n\nCarl Rowan was a black journalist and worked hard at getting blacks to go to college.
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"Written mostly in the third person, Wright gets inside the head of "brute Negro" Bigger, revealing his feelings, thoughts and point of view as he commits crimes, is confronted with racism, violence and debasement—the name "Bigger" both is a play of the word "Nigger", and a nod to the bigger social forces behind his actions. While not apologizing for Bigger's crimes, Wright is sympathetic to the systemic inevitability behind them. The story is a powerful statement about the inevitable fate of African-Americans as a result of racial inequality and social injustice. As Bigger's lawyer points out, there is no escape from this destiny for his client or any other black American, since they are the necessary product of the society that raised them. "No American Negro exists," Wright once wrote "who does not have his private Bigger Thomas living in his skull."\n\nDefinitely racially controversial; see site for additional information.
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Of course they made some difference, but folks need to think \nfor themselves . I have noticed that blacks in general do not go \nout of their way to help each other like Jews, etc. have gone \nthrough a rough time, but have supported one another.
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Some Black students may feel it is necessary, but I don't. I didn't attend an historically Black college, and I don't regret it. I looked for the one that provided me with the education I needed to be successful in my field. I wanted the diversity because the world is diverse. I wanted to feel the same competition I would feel in the real world. If the HBC offers the best for your career choice, that should be the school you attend. My decision was educational not racial.