African-American Studies

How does the reading discuss how the artist’s identity and politics are shaped by their gender, race, sexuality, etc?

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Articulate what the author is arguing, and discuss the major findings. AFRS204-01: BLACK CREATIVE ARTS WEEKLY READING REACTIONS FORMAT GUIDELINES You will write reading responses during certain weeks that respond to the reading material. Your entries should average 2-3 pages each. Reading reactions entries should be more than just a descriptive summary of the material. … Read more

What ideas for liberation are revealed within the new Black Panther film and are they plausibe?

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Short reflection essay The ideals of the Black Panther Party are situated within the larger civil rights era and Black Power movement in particular. Discuss societal concerns and injustices that the Black Panther party sought to address as revealed in Peeble’s film. What were some of the solutions and methods in addressing/alleviating these concerns and … Read more

Discuss in full detail, what each film and supporting readings teach viewers about African American life and ideals about what defines liberation and the methods towards liberation.

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Critical Reading Assignment In reviewing Van Peebles’ Panther (1995), Hudlin’s animated Black Panther (2011) and Thomas’ The Hate U Give (2018). Discuss in full detail, what each film and supporting readings teach viewers about African American life and ideals about what defines liberation and the methods towards liberation.

What do you see as the two or three major recurrent thematic concerns in African American literature?

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Exam Essay What do you see as the two or three major recurrent thematic concerns in African American literature? How do these concerns evolve over time, and to what extent do other works of American literature share them? Based on your reading list, in what directions would you expect future American writers to take their … Read more

Given its limited mobility, the cat spends a considerable amount of time in recumbency and often urinates in that position. What advice and instructions would you provide the caregiver regarding complications associated with the cat’s urination while in recumbency?

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Case study A client has been with her pet cat since it was born 22 years ago. Being very attached to the cat, she wants to provide supportive care for as long as possible. What feeding and medical recommendations would you give the client to help her care for her cat, who in addition to … Read more

Explain how the experience of enslaved women as discussed in this book differ from that of slaves in general or of enslaved men as you have learned elsewhere?

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Ar’n’t I A Woman Use from book ‘Ar’n’t I A Woman?’ Explain how the experience of enslaved women as discussed in this book differ from that of slaves in general or of enslaved men as you have learned elsewhere? Compare and contrast what you have learned here and elsewhere about the experiences of enslaved women … Read more

Is this a statement of black supremacy in the way that ‘white power’ is usually understood as a statement of white supremacy?

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Final Reflection Paper (To show how we engage contemporaneous racial issues that philosophers arecommenting upon.) Paper Expectations: Write, minimally, one full page. Font Use Times New Roman, with 1–inch margins, and font no bigger than “12.” Be sureto double space. Read what’s wrong with All Lives Matter?What_s Wrong With _All Lives Matter__ – NYTimes.com Answer … Read more

Mothers of Massive Resistance : Using what you learned from your book discussion, electric slides, group paper, and group presentations, write a 3500 word essay that discusses Black mothering.

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Mothers of Massive Resistance Using what you learned from your book discussion, electric slides, group paper, and group presentations, write a 3500 word essay that discusses Black mothering and includes the following: Discusses 2-3 quotes from your assigned book. Discussion of relevant literature and sources discussed in this class. Demonstrates an interdisciplinary or intersectional approach. … Read more

Which article are you discussing?What is one of the author’s main arguments?

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(5_ A_Life_History_of_Being_Rebellious _The_Radicalism_of_Rosa_Parks) Read each article/chapter on its own terms. Write a response that addresses the following questions: Which article are you discussing?What is one of the author’s main arguments? Why is the author making this argument? i.e. what’s at stake for the author? What did you learn that you did not know? What is … Read more

Discuss the ways that patriarchy and racism intersect and impact Black women in the contemporary moment.

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Patriarchy and racism Discuss the ways that patriarchy and racism intersect and impact Black women in the contemporary moment. Using Kimberlé Crenshaw’s concept of intersectionality as a frame for your argument, discuss your understanding of racialized and gendered expectations and stereotypes. Your essay should be 3 double-spaced typewritten pages (12 font, standard margins). Your responses … Read more