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King, Savio, and Steinem: The Radicals of an Era The 1950s through the 1970s were a time of activism for many diverse groups who wanted to change the civil, social and stereotypical manners of the United States. Those that were involved in the Civil Rights Movement, Free Speech Movement, and the era of second-wave Feminism, are often referred to as radicals. Radicalism is defined as the extreme advocation for a change in prevailing conditions, views, or affairs. The civil rights activists who…

Camelot, a grieving wife’s and later societies description of a wealthy, affluent, political prominent family dynasty known to the world as the Kennedy’s. John F. Kennedy, who was born into this world of privilege, from private schools, servants, and summer homes, would remain a recognizable and much talked about influence for generations to come. John F. Kennedy,” Jack or JFK” as he would be known to many, was an extraordinarily private and extremely mysterious yet unforgettable, and…

Art is in everything we see, do, and create. We buy it, sell it, display it in our homes, go visit it in galleries and museums. It’s a talent that has been influencing minds for centuries and the tradition is by no means being hampered in our modern-day world. With so much art out there, it is getting continuously more difficult to define “contemporary art”(Kimball). It is making increasingly less sense to discuss avant-garde art or even the future of art, as if all art were going in the same…

Freedom of Speech: Governmental Restrictions Freedom. A word that holds various interpretations and perceptions. The phrase freedom of speech is similar and therefore leads to controversy due to its vague meaning. The dispute stands on the power the government has on limiting freedom of speech, as mentioned in the Constitution under the first amendment. However, various Americans are unaware that restrictions to the first amendment in particular to freedom of speech exist. Obscenity, hate speech…

William Wilberforce was born on August 24, 1759 as the only son of Robert Wilberforce and Elizabeth Bird. His father was a wealthy merchant. As young child he was mostly unwell and had poor eyesight. He gained his early education from Hull Grammar School. His father’s died in 1768. Wilberforce was put under the care of his uncle and aunt under whose influence he leaned towards evangelicalism. He returned to Hull in 1771, where he resumed his studies. The religious passion lessened as he involved…

Let us begin by considering how our heroes position themselves as pedagogues. Prescott and Silk spend their days passing culturally important information to the young minds in their care. While it is an exaggeration to say that they indoctrinate their students into adopting their own class values, it is certainly true that they both represent and pass on the culturally accepted knowledge and value judgements that pervades New England culture during their respective tenures. In his “The Upper…

to find an actual Pixar employee to interview, at least until I talked to Professor Mark Wellman. He had mentioned a trip to Pixar Studios in class, and after I asked him for possible connections, he kindly directed me to Mr. Marc Greenberg, UMD alumnus and the Vice President of Finance and Strategy at Pixar Animation Studios. Being able to speak to an actual Pixar employee was intimidating, to say the least. I vividly remember screaming in excitement after Mr. Greenberg replied to my initial…

The internet has become a vast and unexplored frontier in the last decade. Advancements have come about through its invention, and more possibilities are on the horizon. Among the new platform, social media has made the biggest impact. People argue about its positive and negative influences on people. Social media can be a very positive and useful tool. Sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have created an easier way for people to share, connect and learn. Sharing, it is what we teach…

“Teaching: Not My Career of Choice” Throughout my education, it has been evident that when I love something, or I am passionate about it, fulfilment is easy to achieve. My belief is that you cannot get upset at your destination if you first did not plan your journey. Nevertheless, it is okay to plan your career path, and have it change later on in the future. Nothing is set in stone, but knowing your direction will benefit. It is like sailing the ocean and getting upset that you land upon the…

Summary of Life, Times and People Clarence Stein was born in 1882 in Rochester, New York. As child he moved with his family to New York City. Later on in his life, Stein’s ambition was to “improve the living conditions of the poor by providing proper housing and community environments” (McCullough 2012, p9). McCullough credited this motivation to his upbringing and enrollment with an academy run by the Society for Ethical Culture where Stein learned the value of social responsibility. Growing up…