Author Archives: mpina

               Going to Manhattan’s Criminal Court really opened up my eyes to the injustice that continues to happen in society. I clearly saw that African Americans are targeted more than any other ethnic group. Out of about twelve to fifteen … Continue reading →

During the walk to around Gramercy Park I noticed many new things. I found it interesting that a white homeless man was eating out of the garbage bin and asking for money and something to eat in a white higher … Continue reading →

Racism in comedy has grown its own acceptance in the minority community. With comedians like Richard Prior, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chapelle and more comedy has related to minorities on a more personal level. During the 1970s Richard Prior took comedy … Continue reading →

                  I think the course has served as a good blue print for understanding the judicial system. Authors such as Thoreau, Paul Butler, and Peltier help me better understand the different treatments justice distributes according to race. In addition … Continue reading →

So far the most interesting article has been Henry David Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience. I found this article appealing, because the first time I had heard of the term was in a movie named The Great Debators. The minute I heard … Continue reading →

Race and Justice go hand in hand. Since the beginning of time we have categorized people because of their race. If everyone was of the same race we would find other ways to create a separation amongst each other, we … Continue reading →

Melvin P. Race and Justice are two of the many controversial issues society faces, and struggles to overcome. Often times one cannot exist without the presence of the other, this is credited to ignorance related to race that which allows … Continue reading →