Category: American history

based on the article that I send you, I need you to find a topic inspired by those readings, and also find no more than 2 outside sources
paper must be 2,500-3,000 words (including bibliography and notes).
You must have at least seven sources, of which no more than two may be to
materials assigned in class. It is highly recommended that you incorporate non
electronic resources from the library (i.e., books), as well as internet sources. All,
or almost all, sources should be to academic works or articles. 

Assigment: Please watch Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream Speech” in its entirety. You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP4iY1TtS3s
What are some of the things in the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech that might have seemed controversial or shocking to those listening to it? Explain which aspects of the speech you think were the boldest, in this time period. Do you think Dr. King’s dreams, as articulated in his speech, have come true today? Be as clear and honest as you can, using specific examples from contemporary life and society to back up your point of view.

For HW #4, write one substantive paragraph of at least 200 words on EACH of the three questions below. 
QUESTIONS FOR HW #4
Based on your careful reading of Black Feminism on Capitol Hill, write a paragraph explaining in your own words what are the author’s most important analytical points are about Shirley Chisholm as a bridge leader?  First explain what the author means by “bridge leader.” Then give two examples of how Chisholm was a bridge leader and how unique a politician she was. Don’t use quotations in this paragraph. Paraphrase and summarize to explain in your own words what the author is saying.
Another article quotes Shirley Chisholm as saying, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” Based on your careful reading of the article about her, write a 200-word reflection in your own words on how Shirley Chisholm did that and used her “insider/outsider” position to advocate for the issues she believed in. In your answer, give specific examples. Important: don’t use quotations in this paragraph. Paraphrase and summarize to explain in your own words what Curwood is saying as the foundation for you expressing your own opinion on the question.
Who represents your neighborhood in the House of Representatives today?  Find out here by zip code:  https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative. Do a little research on this person and discuss whether you think he or she is doing as good a job as Shirley Chisholm did in representing the people of her neighborhood (Bed-Stuy).

For this week’s document analysis, you are asked to visit The Livingroom Candidate website to view commercials from the 1964 presidential election. Once on the website, select 1964 under election year. Down below, you will see selections of 10 commercials for each of the Democratic and Republican candidates. Most of the commercials last about 1 minute each. Take a look at several of the commercials for each political party. Then write an analysis that includes at least 3 Democratic commercials and 3 Republican commercials. In your analysis, consider the following:
Common themes you notice among the commercials
Which commercials seem most on point and convincing to you
What these commercials tell us about the topics that were important to the candidates and the American public in 1964.

Students will write a 3-page paper (12 font, double spaced) that reflects upon what they have learned during the course. This is truly a reflection paper in that you are discussing what you know now that you did not know before enrolling in Africana Studies 101. While this is not a research paper, please cite sources to support your statements in the body of your paper and list all references, including your textbook book at the end of the paper on a separate page. 
For more detailed instructions and to better understand what I am seeking, please see the rubric for short papers.  
adding some course links but use whatever https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history-timeline/