Tag: history
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Marcellus Williams: A Case of Injustice
“All praise be to Allah in every situation” – Marcellus Williams Who was Marcellus Williams? His life, tragically marked by over two decades on death row, became an emblem of a broken justice system. Despite his steadfast claims of innocence, he was convicted in 1998 for a crime he did not commit and condemned to…
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The Legacy of Racial Classification: Johann Friedrich Blumenbach’s Influence on Racial Stereotyping and Its Modern Implications
Abstract This paper explores the persistence of racial stereotypes rooted in historical theories and their impact on contemporary society. It examines Johann Friedrich Blumenbach’s 18th-century racial classification and its implications for white supremacy. By analyzing historical and modern cases of racial stereotyping, including the Scottsboro Boys (1931), the Attica Prison Riot (1971), the Central Park…
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The Most Beautiful Lie I Ever Heard
“Caucasians are the most beautiful race.” Johann Friedrich Blumenbach’s views on racial superiority are encapsulated in his assertion that “Caucasians are the most beautiful race.” Blumenbach stated: “In the Caucasian, or white, race, the form of the head is the most perfect, and this race is the most beautiful in the general proportions of the…
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“We Were Called Comrades Without Condescension or Patronage(Richard Wright)”
Richard Wright’s quote, “We Were Called Comrades Without Condescension or Patronage,” calls for a profound examination of racism and its pervasive effects on how African Americans and other minorities are treated. This statement emphasizes the need for genuine solidarity and equality, urging individuals to move beyond superficial support and engage with true respect. Inherent Racism…
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The Face of the Boy Disguised as a Man
“It’s like you’re a demon I can’t face down. It’s like I’m stuck. It’s like I’m running from you all the time(Kelly Clarkson)” When I hear this song I think of you. You’re so suffocating. You’ve suffocated ever part of my life. Even now. “It’s like you’re a leechSucking the life from me (Kelly Clarkson)”…
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