Some should have the opportunity because it is not fair that whites can get an education when everyone is a human and it should never depend on their race. DuBois also wrote, “I willingly admit that each soul and race-soul needs its own peculiar curriculum.” He is just trying to say that African Americans deserve the right to get an education. He makes a very good point as to why they should have the opportunity to get educated. W.E.B. DuBois envisioned “The Talented Tenth” so African Americans could be true Americans.
In “Theme for English B” Langston knows that there is no way possible for him to hide that he is black, unlike Trethewey, so he decides to be proud of whom he is. Langston knows that he lives in a double standard world. He realizes that his “black” standard may not meet the “white” standard of his teacher or fellow students. The individuality of the authors played a major role in how they express their differences. Langston seems to be more accepting of the fact that he is different and accepts that.
Even though Brown thought that performing viciousness actions such as organizing a rebellion for abolitionists was the only ways that can help slaves gain their own freedom, he only executed the errors of a passionate anti-slavery person. In addition, John Brown was a firm believer in anti-slavery so his only intention was to free all of the slaves using violence for good purposes. Moreover, he wasn’t trying to perform a crime and his action shows that he wasn’t a felon since his deed wasn’t for the pursuit of selfish fulfillment nor was it in disregard’s of other people’s feelings. For instance, john Brown risked his own life and even his family lives so the slaves can find their happiness and peace. He also performed these good deeds knowing that it won’t benefit him at all which shows us his heroic characteristics such as being brave and courages.
Both Sources 1 & 3 support the view of white people in the process of thinking in a racist way, for example they do not believe that they should have a right to vote and also they are not given the same privileges as white people. Although in saying this, both sources are quite similar in the fact that they both suggest that black people are discriminated from the white
On account of the works of authors such as Equiano, that through their personal experiences, were able to bring to light exactly how inhumane it was for Africans during this era. It took a unique and discreet method of writing that appealed to his audience (who were prominently white) what really happened to Africans who were taken from their families and homes. Equiano was an abolitionist just as much as he was a writer. His work was not meant to portray himself as a victim, but as someone who was put in his position to speak out against slavery in an intellectual way. He led the way for other authors who through their works brought change to this
I concluded that Smith and his friends were right, that the Constitution, which was inaugurated to, form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general warfare, and secure the blessing of liberty” (Oates,page 109, part 16) . In that passage Douglass believed that even though he was a black man living in the north he believed that the Constitution was more geared towards the white man. The blacks felt excluded for consideration as members of society and had few rights. I feel that even though the North were free states, some of the blacks feared that the would still be treated inferior to the whites, even if they were born a slave or bought their freedom. That’s why I feel he wanted to be a part of the political abolitionist, the Liberty Party.
Unlike the Native Americans, they were viewed more as a tool rather than an individual since the beginning of the African slave trade. Their lives were devastated as families were split apart and their freedom was stripped away from them. Those who were enslaved soon used freedom petitions to rally to the cause of abolishing slavery, one in which revealed how they had “with other men a natural and unalienable right to that freedom which the great parent of the universe hath bestowed equally on all mankind” as they argued that it was unjust to judge people by their appearance. They believed, like white women, that every individual was given such rights as a human being as well. They believed that they were fellow brothers, but were instead ignored and harassed by white men for their own benefit.
The only thing accepted in orthodox societies are traditional beliefs. Even if a great idea is introduced to that society, it won't be acknowledged or accepted just because it is new and different. Abigail was a very creative character herself. She went through several transformations in the story . She pretty much lead the other girls in their “fits” related to bewitching, pretends to see things like the bird (which was not actually there), “Why-?...Why do you come yellow bird?” (Miller 106) It's not that she is lying to avoid punishment and to assert power over her community; her stories and her claims are pretty inventive.
Washington and others,” the author tells the reader that Booker T. Washington has fundamentally failed them as a leader. Instead of striking a compromise with white southerner, he should have demanded the equal rights for the Negro people. Dr. Du Bois use of logos shows that his feeling toward the Atlanta Compromise is not personal, but is in the best interest of the Negro race as they move into the 20th century. When making this argument, it works for Dr. Du Bois because he appeals to the logic and emotion of the reader. Dr. Du Bois, although an educated man, never brings of the fact that he was the first black to earn a Ph.
Malcolm X is right to argue that “when the law fails to protect Negroes from whites’ attack, then those Negroes should use arms, if necessary, to defend themselves” because they need to protect themselves, deserve respect, and have rights. Negroes should use arms, if necessary, to defend themselves” because they need to protect themselves from whites. I strongly agree that they should use arms because no one is saying or doing nothing about it. Everyone should be treated equally and have the same rights. If whites are taking advantage of blacks, then they have a right to step up and take of it.