Topics for Further Study
- Investigate the history of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and select one of its significant legal victories. Analyze the context of this case and discuss the impact of the legal triumph on the lives of African Americans. Provide a brief description of what life might be like for African Americans today if this case had not been won.
- In the play, Jeremy is imprisoned without justification and loses his job for resisting extortion. Research contemporary forms of discrimination against African Americans and other minorities in the United States. Compare these modern instances to the discrimination experienced by Jeremy and other characters in the play. Additionally, discuss ongoing efforts to combat discrimination in America.
- Study the history of slavery and choose a country, other than African nations, that has experienced widespread slavery. Write a journal entry from the viewpoint of a slave in this other country.
- Examine the cultural and social environment in Pittsburgh in 1911, including statistics related to African Americans. Compare this historical information to present-day Pittsburgh and discuss the economic, social, and cultural changes that have occurred in the city.
- America is frequently described as either a "mixing bowl," where diverse cultures coexist but remain distinct, or a "melting pot," where these cultures merge to form a unified, multicultural identity. Research the current state of multiculturalism in America and determine whether you believe the nation is better characterized as a mixing bowl or a melting pot.
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