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Discrimination Against African Americans Essay

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In today's modern American society, you could go to anywhere and find some form of racism. Even though slavery was “abolished” over 150 years ago, racism is still alive and well. In case you didn't know, racism is the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race,. tThis is also known as discrimination. Having dissected and analyzed three different forms of text that address issues of racism and discrimination against the African-American race through the use of stereotypes,. Everyday Use, Formation, and Desiree's Baby, all written by African-American females highlight the many negative stereotypes of the race. Beautiful introduction! You did exactly what was asked, your thesis was clear …show more content…

The song was released one day after what would have been Trayvon Martin’s 21st birthday and one day before what would have been Sandra Bland’s 29th birthday. Martin and Bland’s deaths are focal points of Black Lives Matter. In one line which says “When he fuck me good, I take his ass to Red Lobster, cause I slay” Red Lobster is a seafood chain restaurant, which could be considered high class to Caucasians when they first started. But many sales started to decrease when African-Americans started dine there which stereotypes would say we have “tainted” the image of Red Lobster. This could also be compared to the popular song “Ritz Carlton” by Plies which he says “Wanna fuck me, baby pull up at the Ritz Carlton.” The Ritz Carlton is known as a very sophisticated hotel and stereotypes would also say that African-Americans have a negative effect on their franchise. Beyonce also shows how she now embraces her origin no matter what stereotypes say which is “I like my baby heir with baby hair and afros,I like my negro nose with Jackson Five nostrils.” She shows how she accepts the way she is and how you should love the way you are made. This is awesome, I like the way you incorporated other sources and the way you integrated your

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