U.S. History: From Slavery and Racism to Abolition and Equality

 Jakhaylah Jefferson Mr.Nestoras Period :2 June 8 2018          Slavery and Racism    Slavery caused many troubling events throughout U.S history.Slavery is the practice of owning slaves and it started when the first African American was brought to Jamestown,Virginia in 1619. People practiced slavery throughout the American colonies between the 17th … Read more

Christopher Columbus and the mistreatment of Native Americans

 The indigenous people of America, otherwise known as Native Americans, have been mistreated for centuries by Europeans who decided to immigrate to the new world. Native Americans have been forced to deal with generations of oppression and abuse. They have been affected so deeply that they have become a minority in their own land. … Read more

Investigating the Consumption of Pre-Loved Luxury Goods in the Middle East Fashion Market

 Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this study is to further investigate the consumption of pre-loved luxury goods; identifying the values attached to pre-loved luxury goods in the paradigm of fashion ready-to-wear. Previous research mainly focused on the first-hand consumption of luxury fashion goods, hence the need to further research the emergence of markets … Read more

Effective ways to prevent mass shootings in the US

 Is there any effective way to eradicate the horrific mass shootings which repeatedly occur in the United States? A variety of safety measures have been longingly discussed since the 20th century. The conclusion in establishing gun control has divided American society between the gun activists who support the restriction of accessibility to the firearms, … Read more

Increase Utilization Rates of Mental Health Services Among Underrepresented Populations

 Over the years, mental health researchers have become increasingly interested in conducting research pertaining to the utilization rates of mental health services (Sue & Sue, 1990).  Research has concluded that certain populations may utilize mental health services more so than others. In particular, individuals from underrepresented and minority populations are less likely to utilize … Read more

Fighting Racism in the US: How White People Can Help Minorities

 Racism is among the social constructs that affect the Asians and Black Americans living in the United States. They suffer from racial discrimination from the Whites who consider them as weak, helpless and are related to everything bad because of their skin color. They face discrimination from the police who arrest and mistreat them … Read more