As history progress, many accounts of literature are likely to be encountered by authors and directors who attempt to inform and invite us to live inside the world of slavery. Living inside the fiction we learn to discern truth from falsehood, good from evil, and learn to find who we are, where we are, and where we are going. The...
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Duke Ellington was born in Washington, and with his music, he gained a national profile through his band's performances at the “Cotton Club” in Harlem. Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington is one of America’s significant composers. Ellington’s birth in 1999 brought in a lot of people interested in his kind of music for listeners, other musicians, and students alike. This research...
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Jazz was not originated on a specific day. It was created over time. According to Henry Louis, Jazz rose in the first decades of artistic gathering of a few components including ragtime band music, opera, and European classical music. When Africans were working in American farms they were prevented to talk to each other so that they could not make...
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In this assignment, I will be discussing some of the key issues as to why I believe Black studies does not change the role of the university but does change the way we see and understand the world. For Black studies to be recognized as credible in education and higher education, is not only something of the past but also...
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The American Dream symbolizes prosperity, happiness, and even hope. However, F. Scott Fitzgerald presents the book and the American Dream from a different point of view. For many people in the book, it is just a fantasy of living in poverty hence the term ‘rags to riches’. The main character Gatsby losses cite of the American Dream and goes spiraling...
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Religion played a major role in everyday life, with the Catholic Church having a major stronghold in Europe with the papacy and the church’s control over governments and monarchies, meaning the coexistence of religions in early modern Europe was very different from how it is now, as countries have adopted a more secular approach. As the Christian faith dominated Europe,...
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Trying to choose an event to attend was not a simple task, at least not for me, because I wanted it to be meaningful and something I remember for many years to come, also something that is absolutely unlike American society, and also an event that is unlike anything I have attended. After much research and consideration, I chose to...
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The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate faces many challenges in garnering voter support across the country once they are picked as the nominee. The current viable candidates must look ahead, towards the future, in securing valuable blocs of voter support in order to defeat Trump. One of the most important and relatively overlooked electorates in America is the Latino bloc of...
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For years, the United States has been dubbed the land of the free and the home of the brave. The belief that the U.S. can give a person the chance to have a better life is recognized around the world. This belief, however, can be changed depending on the region and the person, eliciting their own version of the American...
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In James Baldwin's thought-provoking essay, "Stranger in the Village," he delves into the profound experience of being an outsider in an unfamiliar environment. Baldwin recounts his time spent in a remote Swiss village, where he grapples with the complexities of race, identity, and the human condition. Through his introspective reflections and poignant observations, Baldwin explores themes of isolation, prejudice, and...
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Selena Quintanilla, widely known as Selena, was a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and fashion icon. Born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, Selena rose to fame as the "Queen of Tejano Music" and left an indelible mark on the music industry before her tragic death in 1995. Her life and career continue to inspire and resonate with people around...
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Introduction The Columbian Exchange, initiated by Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas, had profound and far-reaching impacts on the indigenous populations of the Americas. This essay examines the consequences of the Columbian Exchange on Native Americans, focusing on the ecological, cultural, and demographic changes that reshaped their societies. By analyzing these impacts, we can gain a deeper understanding of the...
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America still provides access to the American Dream. Some people might agree with this, but I am not one of those people. In past America probably did provide access to the American Dream. But that was the past, things were different then. Now it’s hard to reach the American Dream, and America isn’t making it any easier. The American Dream...
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Most people, if not most of the US, always want to measure the dream at some point in their lives. But the question is, what is the meaning of aspiration, and how can people achieve this vague and illusory realization? The ambition could be a national philosophy or a belief that specifies the best factors like democracy, freedom, rights, and...
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‘Eat a Bowl of Tea’ was written by Louis Hing Chu, and made into a film, directed by Wayne Wang in 1989. It takes place in the time after World War II when the United States has gotten rid of its strict immigration laws for China since it was an ally during the war. It began in 1875 with the...
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Stereotype is a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a person or thing. Stereotype is also any thought that is widely adopted about specific types of individuals or behaviors. These thoughts or beliefs may or may not accurately reflect reality. Even though it’s not often times true, it is targeting black Americans immensely because these persons...
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The Inuits of the Arctic have been able to adapt to the extreme cold as well as the seafood diet. The Inuit people enjoy the benefit of a range of genetic adaptations to their climatic conditions and diet that help them to survive in harsh environments. The region has been considered to play a key role in the climatic adjustments...
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In modern-day time, Detroit is the city with the highest illiteracy rate, while being the city populated with the most by black people. This is not a coincidence. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, illiteracy is the inability to read and write. Lack of funding, inadequate standardized testing, lack of discussion, inability by the government along with many more things are...
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During the Great Migration, thousands of African Americans poured into industrial cities to find work and fill labor shortages created by World War I. Blacks faced exclusion and discrimination in employment, as well as some segregation in schools and public accommodations. However, the war and migration bolstered a heightened self-confidence in African Americans that manifested in the New Negro Movement,...
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Introduction "Through My Eyes" is a powerful memoir written by Ruby Bridges, recounting her experience as a young African American girl who became a symbol of courage during the civil rights movement. In this literary criticism essay, we will explore the themes of resilience, empathy, and the power of education in Bridges' memoir. By analyzing her compelling storytelling, vivid imagery,...
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How did Africans begin to conceptualize unity in thought and action beyond “National” boundaries in the face of European and American imperialism? This question goes over the move from slavery in the western hemisphere, the artificial lines that were drawn across Africa by European colonialists and how they came to be, as well as how the African diaspora came to...
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The American Dream? More like the American Nightmare. It is described as “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness”, the belief that anyone can gain success if they work hard enough. The American Dream was originally invented in 1931 by historian James Adams (Michael Leweyn, 2003). Adams referred to it as 'That dream of a land in which life should...
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Introduction Gender roles within Hispanic culture have been a subject of extensive academic inquiry, reflecting the complex intersection of historical, cultural, and social influences. These roles traditionally dictate distinct expectations for men and women, often rooted in patriarchal structures that date back to colonial times. In many Hispanic communities, the concepts of "machismo" and "marianismo" have historically defined gender expectations,...
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Introduction The role of early prehistoric hunter-gatherers in shaping human history is a subject that has sparked considerable debate among scholars. Traditionally, these communities were portrayed as simplistic societies, primarily preoccupied with survival and subsistence. However, recent archaeological and anthropological research suggests that their impact was far more complex and significant than previously assumed. This essay examines the underestimated contributions...
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United States law enforcement has been intertwined with many topics throughout its history. One of those topics is diversity within law enforcement. Diversity has had an extensive history with law enforcement and its status has changed over time to what is now the present-day United States. With many focused on the importance of diversity in law enforcement, organizations have started...
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Mexican culture is as varied as the colors of a traditional 'serape,' as lively as the marigold-lined streets during the 'Day of the Dead,' and as tasty as the country's famous 'tacos.' This culture is a harmonious blend of traditions, beliefs, and practices that serve as a testament to a rich historical journey. This journey is marked by ancient civilizations,...
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Vietnam: Does the Domino Fall? For centuries, the world has been dominated by enduring Western influence. A particular country that has been part of the tumultuous upheaval of Western culture is Vietnam. Once an ancient civilization, stemming back to the ways of the Chinese Feudal System, Vietnam first met Western incursion in the form of French colonialism in 1887. From...
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Introduction Fefu and Her Friends by Maria Irene Fornes is a feminist play written and produced in 1977 and has a wide cultural impact due to the many important and well-represented themes. It is unlike Fornes to write a play without any deeper meaning and after reading A Vietnamese Wedding that point was further ingrained in my mind. A Vietnamese...
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Summary The year is 1909, and the people of Mexico begin to rise up against the tyrannical regime of President Diaz. This revolution is led by Emilio Zapata. a simple peasant farmer who wants to bring justice and freedom to his people. But as time goes by he is drawn deeper into a civil war where allies and enemies are...
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Mexican culture has its similarities and differences with American culture. Not only are there similarities and differences within the basic aspect of culture but also within the socialization aspect. My subtopic was immigration and how that affects Mexican-American people not only in their daily life but also in their long-term lives. We will dive deeper into how the basic cultures...
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