Essays and Research Papers on Historical Figures

A 5 page paper which discusses what the various authors in "Three Negro Classics" believe is necessary to move ahead in American society. "Three Negro Classics" is comprised of Booker T. Washington's "Up From Slavery," W.E.B. DuBois's "The Souls of Black Folk," and James Weldon Johnson's "The Autobiography of an Ex-colored Man." No additional sources cited.

A 5 page essay that compares Harriet Jacobs' Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl and Frederick Douglass' Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Similar in goals, the writer argues that Jacobs had a harder task because she felt compelled to defend herself not only as a person, but also as a ...

This 5 page report discusses the fact that the biblical story of Exodus serves as powerful example and ideal for the struggles of the 20th century Civil Rights Movement in America. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. understood that the use of Exodus as both a metaphor and a source of hope was particularly powerful in ...

A 5 page paper which examines the differences, and similarities, in four generations of African American women in "Cane River" by Lalita Tademy. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the various conditions that seemed to call for a civil rights movement, wherein Martin Luther King Jr. became involved, influencing many people and many conditions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page paper which argues how Muhammad Ali made a subtle and lasting impression on the country in regards to his religious stance. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 9 page discussion of the life and the accomplishments of Jimi Hendrix, one of the most accomplished rock guitarists of all time. This paper discusses Hendrix’s music in terms of its cultural implications, particularly its implications to black culture. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe and compares it with the experiences of Frederick Douglass in his "the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass." Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the similarities in the lives of the wives of slaveholders as presented by Harriet Ann Jacobs and Frederick Douglass. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which illustrates the differences between how female and male slaves depict slavery. The perspective of the female comes from “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl” by Harriet Ann Jacobs. The perspective of the male comes from “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass” by Frederick Douglass. No additional ...

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the African-American leaders’ views on race relations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the manner in which Dr. Martin Luther King utilized patience and strategy in implementing civil reform in regard to black rights. This paper contends that despite the title of Dr. King’s most popular book, Dr. King did wait till the time was right for each measure of his complicated ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the photography of this artist who did much of his greatest works during the Harlem Renaissance. The Renaissance is discussed along with common photography techniques at the time. Several specific photographs are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the evil effects of greed in Jonathan Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels” and Frederick Douglass’ “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.” Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which argues how A. Philip Randolph made a difference in the lives of many African Americans through his struggle in the Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters as it related to the union. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper which compares and contrasts the search for black identity in W.E.B. Du Bois’ “Souls of Black Folks” and Langston Hughes’ “The Big Sea.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 10 page paper which examines “Coming of Age in Mississippi” by Anne Moody and “Black Boy” and “Native Son” by Richard Wright as they involve finding identity in a hostile society. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

7 pages in length. From slave narratives to popular literature to the soulful sound of contemporary blues, the black experience has been expressed in myriad ways in order to illustrate the inherent struggles faced by one of history's most oppressed races. The writer discusses Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Zora Neale Hurston and Billie Holiday ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the themes of slavery and Christianity, prejudice and racism, motherhood, family loyalty, and abandonment in Harriet Jacobs “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines Alice Walker’s personal essay “Beauty: When the Other Dancer is the Self.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 14 page paper discusses the life of Nelson Mandela in terms of his autobiography. Furthermore, this paper considers the relationship between the self and the social through references to relevent social sciences literature. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the philosophies of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois. The paper compares the two and discusses the validity of their philosophies and whether or not their philosophies hold true today. Annotated bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines what life was like for the free African American in early America. The paper presents an examination of Maria Stewart’s “A Little Better Than Slavery” (1932), John Marrant’s “Account of John Marrant, a Free Black, of the Great Awakening” (1785), and The National Convention of Colored People, Report on Abolition (1847). No ...

A 5 page paper which examines Randolph’s influence on labor unions and his relationship with the Pullman Railroad, which led to the founding of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP), the first Black labor union in America. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines W.E.B. DuBois’ critique of Booker T. Washington as perceived through his essays “The Wings of Atlanta” and “Of Our Spiritual Strivings” from his work “The Souls of Black Folks.” No additional sources cited.