Essay

American social welfare policy presents us with a difficult legacy in terms of meeting the needs of African-Americans. Please discuss the evolution of social welfare policy for African-Americans from the colonial period through today. How has the social welfare community historically responded to the needs of African-Americans? How has the government historically responded to the needs of African-Americans? How has the African-American community responded to its own needs? In historical retrospect, what can we say about early American social welfare policy for African-Americans? What, if anything, should we do today to address this history? Use specific historical examples to support your claims and please cite all sources in accordance with APA formatting.

* This is an essay. It is "open book," meaning you are free to reference course material in order to complete it. 

* Please answer the essay questions as fully as possible. Please use specific historical details/examples to support your arguments. Provide an introduction and conclusion that state your argument and guide your reader.

PLEASE FOLLOW the requirements as asked.

* Please cite course authors as appropriate.  

    * Please use an in-text APA style citations. You should cite both the class lectures, screencasts as well as the text and articles. Do not cite outside sources. 

* The recommended essay length is approximately 2-3 single-spaced pages per essay.