In Ecclesiastes, it was written that a Preacher professed out of the mouth “there is no new thing under the sun.” Times have changed since the time of Mr. Booker T. Washington and myself, but I see that that preacher was more correct than he will ever know. Even here in the year 2018, I […]
The star of The Hate U Give has been sharing mental health resources with her fans during the fight for Black Lives Matter. Like many people, Amandla Stenberg has been deeply engaged in the fight against racism happening across the globe. Black Lives Matter protesters have been marching for the end of racial injustice since […]
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Get startedThe year stands 2018, and the technological advancements that this world has seen are unimaginable. From medical technologies, to cars that quite literally drive themselves, contemporary society, especially in that of America, revolves around these advancements. Despite the fact that technology has brought about myriad positive effects, one negative aspect, in part, is the current […]
The book between the world and me the author, Ta-nehisi explained, different people from a different culture living in the same country but not treated everyone the same way as white people treated in the united states which means Racism. As we discussed with our group that, Abraham Lincoln in 1863 declared the United States […]
The Declaration of Independence, a document made to resolve grievances against the king of England that would eventually separate itself from Great Britain to create a new independent nation. However, times have changed since Declaration Of Independence was first made and so have the way some people look at it and interpret it due to […]
The internet is probably one of the greatest inventions of the twentieth century. It allows anyone to gather information and data, connect with others, purchase items from the comfort of their home, and many other uses all with the click of a mouse. Although there may be many positive uses of the internet, there are […]
Throughout the quarter I have exhibited weaknesses and strengths that are portrayed through the work that I turn in. Based on my experiences in quarter one, I will attempt to advance upon my weaknesses and build upon my strengths. Quarter one has taught me how to improve on assignments and learn from my mistakes. My […]
In “How Computers Change the Way We Think,” writer Sherry Turkle argues the human mind is being rewired by computers. While writing to an academic audience, Turkle’s tone is righteous, uneasy, and nostalgic. Her essay was published in The Chronicle of Higher Education on January 20, 2004. Turkle, a sociologist, explains how online simulations and […]
The reconstruction ara had begun in 1863 after the north had won the war over the South. Abraham Lincon wanted to be lenient to the South to make it easier for them to rejoin the union. He said that anyone in the south that took an oath to the union would be given a pardon. […]
One common disease that is prevalent throughout the country is drug and substance abuse. This particular impediment remains as difficult an issue to tackle as ever before with drug abuse statistics in Georgia increasing at a shocking rate. While these numbers alone are staggering, the issues that stem from drug abuse bring forward an increase […]
As Nathan Driskell once said, “Addiction is the only prison where the locks are on the inside.” Addiction is a common issue that numerous people don’t even consider. Over twenty million Americans under the age of eighteen are, or have been addicted to a type of drug. Drug abuse is a major concern despite a […]
William Shakespeare is widely known for his extravagant narration of the real world situations such as politics, corruption, love, religion and more all in form of writing. William chooses to put across the subject of defilement in his venture, Hamlet. The topic of defilement is presented in the play quickly after the passing of Hamlet […]
As long as humans have been consuming and cultivating food, there has been a desire for sweetness. That craving for sweetness is found in sugar. There are two main plant sources for today’s worldwide sugar consumption; sugarcane, and sugar beet. These two crops have similarities between the two of them, as well as some differences. […]
Every minute half a million Instagram posts, Snapchat and tweets are posted. Social media was invented in 1997 and it was an app called six degrees and from there on the social media world has grown into such a big part of our lives. Throughout time more and more social media platforms have been created […]
“We tend to blame social media and smartphone overuse for a vast range of modern afflictions, from increased narcissism to what’s been called ‘Facebook depression.’ We’ve seen something of a cavalcade of research into the relationship between social media and mental health (Pitre)”. The launch of Social Networking Sites (SNS) has had many people attracted. […]
Marijuana is considered a Schedule I drug by the DEA, meaning that marijuana is a drug with “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse” (DEA 2018). There have been 32 states in the United States that have legalized marijuana for medical use, while 11 states have legalized marijuana for recreational use. […]
Have you ever wondered why some people prefer cats while others prefer dogs? There are many reasons to get a pet. One could choose to get a pet for a companion, or to simply add to their family. Age also plays a factor in deciding the reasoning for taking on a pet. Older folks often […]
Exposure is how everyone learns and experience new things, You can’t make up your mind on something when you’ve never seen, heard, smelled, or touched something. The exposure to a new thing opens your eyes more and more and gives you more of an understanding of things and where you stand as far as what […]
Imagine not having a positive interaction with the person who is supposed to be caring for you. Would you ever allow that person to take care of you again? Empathy is our ability to recognize and acknowledge the feelings of others. Empathy allows the experience with your healthcare provider to be better. The ability to […]
“Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race” written by Margot Lee Shetterly was the book I had chosen for my first book review. This book illustrates a remarkable story about Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden. These unbelievably black […]
The movie I selected to do my historical movie review on is “Hidden Figures”, directed by Theodore Melfi, and story was from Margot Lee Shetterly. The reason I chose this particular movie is because it is based on a team of women fighting for equal rights, while working for NASA, a U.S space program. This […]
In the tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare; Macbeth is stubborn to fulfill his ambition. His wife encourages him to murder King Duncan, the very night the witches give him prophecy in order to be the king of Scotland. The three witches use their charms, and prophecies against Macbeth. The weird sisters are non human […]
In his travel journal ‘Into the Wild’, author Jon Krakauer effectively informs the readers of the adventures of Christopher McCandless. Krakauer utilizes anecdotes to convey his point of why he had chosen to follow McCandless trail, and how McCandless had a different outlook on life than his peers. Throughout the book, anecdotes are used to […]
Langston Hughes was a very well known African American poet. One of his first works is titled “Dreams”. It was written in the early 1920s. This was a time when discrimination was very relevant. Hughes used poetry to remind readers of the hard times that many people had to go through. Imagery is used in […]
As the longest serving Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA), Kenneth Preston left a notable legacy on the United States Army Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Corps. The goal of this paper is to provide an understanding of Preston’s characteristics and competencies. Preston is one of the best examples of an army leader, because he represented all […]
When deciding to attend the University of Wisconsin Madison, I embraced the opportunities and responsibilities that would come with moving to a place so far from home. Growing up halfway across the country in New York, I came to Wisconsin not knowing anyone. Since then, I have attained many incredible experiences that have exposed me […]
In May of 2018, Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, made major news with his controversial music video for “This is America.” According to Tubular, in its first three days of release on YouTube, the music video produced a vast 44.6 million views. ‘This Is America’ became the 31st song to debut at number one on […]
The play Hamlet, written by William Shakesphere, is set in the late middle ages in Denmark and is a tragedy in which the main character, Prince Hamlet, seeks revenge against his uncle, Claudius. It is said that Claudius killed Hamlet’s father, the king of Denmark, in order to seize the throne and marry Hamlet’s mother, […]
Animals may look cute and happy to see their zookeepers, trainers, and visitors in the park. However, they have their painful dark side while they are in zoos, aquariums, and parks. It is important to avoid capturing animals from the wild because after being captured, they will: become aggressive and dangerous to humans and other […]
“Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I’ve ever thought I’d have.” – Ernie Banks. Friends get us through rough times, providing support and understanding when no one else can. Throughout “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck, a character named Lennie makes many mistakes. He has almost […]
