TERM PAPER: INSTRUCTIONS The intent of the research project and exercise is to allow you to gain a broader understanding of the inner dynamics, and complexities of race and ethnicity. If you plan on engaging in praxis, or enacting positive change through social justice work, this exercise gives you an opportunity to start thinking about, and engaging your mind on some of the issues germane in race and ethnicity. The paper can be on any topic covering race and ethnicity that is of empirical or theoretical interest to you. Your research can be based on first hand observations and interviews of participants in any topic you choose to study. The paper can also be a theoretical discussion utilizing secondary library sources. I have below some general topics that may interest you. You are not mandated to pick any of the topics cited below. By all means feel free to pick your own topic. If you are uncertain about a topic you are thinking about, I encourage you to talk to 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. me and bounce some of your ideas by me. American 21st century genocide All lives matter Revamping the criminal justice system Diversity in families: what it means Education on race and ethnic relations Politics on race and ethnic relations Mainstream and the social media on race and ethnic relations America United and Divided Race and ethnic relations during COVID-19