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Finish Line :)
Race and justice has been covered in most of my classes throughout school but I figured this course would be a bit different. It was actually pretty much the same. I’ve always been asked to discuss race and justice and … Continue reading
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My First Encounter w/ the Law…
Madhavi Rampersaud Monday’s trip to the Manhattan Criminal Court was my first trip to a courthouse. I was definitely excited to visit and learn something new. When I went inside the building for the first few cases, I was honestly … Continue reading
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Double Standards
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If we live in America, aren’t we considered Americans??…..
Madhavi Rampersaud For my final paper, I decided to go back through history to research one of the biggest events that took place in American history: the attack on Pearl Harbor. I don’t plan on focusing on the attack itself, … Continue reading
Media’s Makeover vs. Race & Justice
Madhavi Rampersaud I consider myself a very outgoing and social person. I like to stay connected with other people and make new friends whenever I can. One of the biggest influences in my life that allow me to do this … Continue reading
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When Shall Racism Meet It’s End?
Madhavi Rampersaud bell hooks’ “Killing Rage” discusses the issue of “black rage” and the main cause of it. According to hooks, there was an incident published in Newsweek once where a man shot white commuters on a train. In another … Continue reading
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Race vs. Justice: Is There a Connection?
Madhavi Rampersaud In my opinion, justice is served when someone is treated fairly and reasonably after being subjected to an act of unfair treatment whether it is due to their race, social status, or any other personal qualities. When I … Continue reading
Does it Offend You? Oh Well…It’s All in Good “Fun”…
Madhavi Rampersaud Ward Churchill’s excerpt entitled “Let’s Spread the ‘Fun’ Around” focuses on the controversies regarding sport teams and their stereotypical names. Throughout history, American Indians were referred to as “savages” and “Indians”. These offensive names have stuck with this … Continue reading
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