In the perspectives of both, each philosophy made sense, but in this day and age, Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy is the obvious choice for most Americans. The trauma in Martins life was one thing that was thought to inspire his motives to his philosophy. Martin had to experience the death of his grandmother and […]
Literacy is interconnected with any aspect of human lives: it is about both getting information and providing it. While all the people nowadays can read and write, some of them are still better in literacy which provides them with numerous advantages. Two essays, written by Malcolm X and Vershawn Ashanti Young, prove the impressive influence […]
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Get startedThe racial pressure to achieve a desirable “light” complexion and acceptable appearance has compelled many of the dark skin-toned individuals within society to adopt beautification strategies. This comes with an intent to make themselves more attractive to society. Malcolm X, one of the influential characters of the black movement, was once affected by the racial […]
Message in the Grass roots is a discourse which was composed to convince the dark individuals of America to set their disparities aside and join against the American supremacist deceptive culture and shield themselves , so they can remain in America by framing a dark country. Proof of this is the point at which he […]
The Harlem Renaissance, also called the New Negro Movement, was a period in which African American citizens contributed immensely to society through literature, music, art, and politics. From approximately 1918 to the mid-1930s, this movement encapsulated the African American desire to contribute their unique experiences and prove to white America that they were capable and […]
“The dreaded moments has come; there is no escape. We are in the hands of the SS. The process of our ‘liquidation’ has begun.” Livia Bitton-Jackson describes the hardships faced while growing up in the Holocaust in her autobiography, I Have Lived a Thousand Years. Similarly, Sarah Helm’s researches the experiments performed on women in […]
As expected, going to the Holocaust Museum was a very emotional experience. I learned about the Holocaust throughout my middle and high school years and it makes me angry and disgusted, but once I saw all the artifacts and pictures of what the Jewish people and their families had to go through I have this […]
The Holocaust was a time in history that will never be forgotten. It was a time of sorrow and pain. The historical fiction novel Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly demonstrates how the Holocaust affected the lives of very different people. The three characters Caroline Ferriday, Kasia Kuzmerick, and Herta Oberheuser all live disparate lives […]
The Holocaust was a period in history marked by the destruction of millions of Jews and others by factions of imperialists and believers who had different religion, social and political ideologies. The Holocaust had a great impact in global history and transnational characterization of nations (Assman, 2010). Historical experts perceive the event as a byproduct […]
To the readers Elie Wiesel’s book Night is only a memoir of his experiences and things Wiesel went through during the Holocaust. But if you take a closer look at his experiences we can see the bystander effect and how it took place during the holocaust affecting the jews mostly. Have you ever heard of […]
There is currently so much turmoil in the world. People are once again being divided into groups that seem to hate each other for no apparent reason. Monuments are being destroyed, movies are being removed from view, and history is practically being erased. We should not be trying to erase history, we should be studying […]
In Othello’s plays, we have already noticed the racial discrimination against Othello in the white society of Venice. However, it can be stated that Othello has the desire of cultural identity for the white society that discriminates against him. The cultural identity of Othello in white society, as well as his own psychological condition and […]
A genuine splendor and care by director Sidney Lumet are shown in a brilliant movie “12 Angry Men”- a 1957 American courtroom drama film adapted from the teleplay with the same title by Reginald Rose. The movie is focused on the opinions, perceptions, biases, prejudice and judgement of twelve diverse characters whose task is to […]
One approach that this movie had was the laissez faire approach. This approach is defined as leading against the norm. When all twelve of the jurors come into the room, eleven of them decide quickly that the boy is guilty. They decided this because they wanted a quick and to the point process. This is […]
Gun violence in the United States results in tens of thousands of deaths and injuries annually. During the majority of the 1950’s – 1990’s struggles for civil rights, social rights, equality and justice swept the United States. While watching both Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose and the Runaway Jury Film by John Grisham I […]
When it comes to disasters, be it a natural disaster, potentially preventable outbreak or even a terrorist attack, it’s always important to have a plan in place. Planning for these events is crucial to manage the chaos post-incident, which depending on the event, can be catastrophic. In addition to planning, there must be an effective […]
The subject of foster care has become an increasingly more popular topic of discussion in recent years. Youth who are placed into the foster care system are primarily victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect. Recently, more studies have been conducted to understand the effects that being placed into the foster care system has […]
“In 2015, more than 20,000 young people — whom states failed to reunite with their families or place in permanent homes (“51 Useful Aging Out of Foster Care Statistics ”). It is evident that in the U.S. there is a shocking amount of young adults who age out of the child welfare system without a […]
Not everyone has the opportunity to live in house filled with joy and laughter, nor are they able to live with a forever family. Countless of kids weren’t fortunate to be able to have parents to care for them, so they were forced to either find relatives or be put into Foster Care homes. These […]
There are nearly 438,000 children navigating the turbulent waters that is the foster care system in the United States. The same system which can be argued is a broken system. These children are typically bounced from foster home to foster home, for years at a time, suffering countless traumas both physically and emotionally while waiting […]
I loved the Instant Family movie! It reminded me of my family’s fostering process, which has been one of the most emotional and rewarding experiences of our lives. I liked how the movie portrayed the difficulties of fostering in a positive and humorous way. I want all my friends and family to watch Instant Family […]
Aging out is a term used to describe foster youth who turns the age of 18, the child goes from being a part of the foster system to being on their own (Munson et al., 2013, p. 921). Foster youth aging out of the system must accomplish tasks that other children do not face. Most […]
The Columbian Exchange traded goods, livestock, diseases, technology and culture between the Old World (Europe) and the New World (America). After Christopher Columbus’ discovery, trade continued for years of growth and developmentIn 1492 , Christopher Columbus sailed from Europe to the Americas.. He attempted to come to Asia. He believed that he arrived in Asia […]
The Maze Runner by James Dashner was a thrilling and enticing read, especially readers who are interested in dystopian science fiction novels. The 62 chapter book and epilogue brings a sense of bravery and friendship to the reader’s mind that may be difficult to find in other aspects of life or books/stories. Furthermore, the movie […]
In 1984 by George Orwell and The Maze Runner by James Dashner they both emphasize the good of controlling the characters into thinking what they want them to think. In 1984, Winston Smith has trouble with oppression in Oceania. A society where the party members scrutinize the actions of the citizens in the society, with […]
A bildungsroman is a story about growing up, which centers around an account of a youthful grown-up developing ethically and mentally into a grown-up. Accordingly, a bildungsroman is additionally here and there called a novel of development or novel of training. The most significant component of a bildungsroman is the character improvement that the youthful […]
The various waves of feminism throughout history have proven numerous times the difficulties involved when attempting to gain equal rights. The Color Purple, by Alice Walker, demonstrates theses hardships. The feminist lens acts as a tool for thoroughly examining Walker’s portrayal of women. Through the character of Celie, Alice Walker’s The Color Purple portrays the […]
Love has always been the cornerstone of any relationship. The mechanics of this emotion has been defined as the rubric of any successful relationship. In today’s society, love is not germane or compartmentalized in layman terms; but in the acquiescence within the veins of our souls. There are many opinions on how this love is […]
Recently, same-sex marriage has been legalized in the United States after many efforts but not around the world. Queer people have not humanized in many nations across the world, their right to love is stripped away. The debate about whether or not same-sex couples should marry relies heavily in people’s religious groups, cultures, and or […]
A Streetcar Named Desire is a play that was first published in 1947 by a guy named Tennessee Williams. He introduces us characters like Blanche, who is a young, upper class lady from Mississippi that lost her job, her mansion and her reputation all at once. She wants to start a new life and is […]
