Homework: Op-Ed on Slavery and America's Colleges and Universities
For this homework, you are to write an op-ed (750 to 1000 words) on history of slavery on America's colleges and universities, reparations, and building names at historically white institutions. This might lead to an op-ed about the history of slavery on American colleges and universities or a specific school; this might lead to an op-ed that lays out specific remedies/reparations needed. Or maybe, it is an op-ed about the ways that universities should or shouldn't memorialize these histories. Whatever the focus, you are to write an op-ed that builds course materials (all while doing outside research), offers a clear argument/perspective, provide details, and advances the conversation in important ways. 5-step guide
i. Find a focus
ii. Offer a clear argument and perspective
iii. Provide examples and details that substantiate your perspective
iv. Provide education that might encourage a person to learn about the issue surrounding the history of slavery on America's colleges and universities, reparations, and monuments
v. Provide additional resources that advances the conversation on history of slavery on America's colleges and universities, reparations, and monuments.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.