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character” Matin Luther King, Jr. “I have a dream “ is one of the most inspirational speech I ever hear. Dr Luther King, Jr was a leader of the civil rights in United States who dedicate his life to fight for the racial equality of African American. This speech express the feeling of many people that suffer discrimination for generation that was not able to defend themselves. In the speech Dr King used a sensitive and inspirational way to touch the heart of the audience. “I have a dream”…

on, not just talked about. Speaking about putting them first and doing it are two very different things as are "...poetry and rhetoric...." (1030) Poetry is metrical composition in verse that uses figurative language, symbols, metaphors to help express aspects of internal and external realities in some meaningful way. The key is the meaningful way. Poets, as well as all artists, want to be heard and seen because they feel they have a meaningful point to be made, whatever the point may be.…

that I have noticed in the sport world is the recent actions of NFL player, Colin Kaepernick. Colin Kaepernick expressed his opinions on how African Americans were being treated in the United States, through kneeling during the National Anthem at one of his games. This sparked both a social and political change across America. Athletes both African American and Caucasian, who felt the same way, began kneeling during the National Anthem. This occurred on the professional, collegiate, and high…

formally declare independence from Great Britain. Thirteen American colonies were at war with the British Empire at the time when this document was drafted and eventually adopted by congress. This document was a critical instrument in history of the United States as this was considered to be the document that resulted in the creation of an entirely sovereign nation made up of thirteen different states of America. Thomas Jefferson, the third American president, was the first drafter of the…

feud because she was apparently supporting the “Black Panther Party” a group formed to stand against whites that discriminated blacks. This is basically a modern day view on how blacks express how they feel about society in their own work. Between the 1920-1930 and outburst of creativity among African Americans occurred in every aspect of art. Blacks were able to generate…

individuals of the African decent, it was also common that another African-Americans owned one of its own who was at a lower public ranking. Restaurants were closed to colored people and hotel rooms were not open to them because they were considered “dirty.” More than just hurtful words have been said that are considered racism. African Americans, innocent, helpless individuals, were beaten in the streets because they were trying to express their freedom, some were even killed. Slavery and…

Striving Toward Dreams In the short story, “One Friday Morning” by Langston Hughes, African-American Nancy Lee is held back from striving toward her dreams due to a social barrier. Nancy Lee, an African-American student at George Washington High, is a gifted artist and likes to illustrate her beliefs through her art. She enters an art contest at her school that offers an Artist Club scholarship for the art school in the city. After finding out she won the contest, Nancy is full of confidence…

the racial issues in this community the African Americans in this film felt the need to come together and boycott Sal’s Pizzeria, a local…

Webster’s Preface discusses the critical elements of a dictionary and the process he went through while creating his version of an American English dictionary. He explains the years of his research and findings, along with the importance of why he chose the specifics for his edition of his work. During the time after the revolution, it is important for America to establish an American English dictionary, this gives the citizens a reference they can go to that is giving correct identity of words…

Growing up in Jamaica, Queens, NY, I had a small voice and I still do. I was insecure about talking and speaking, especially in public. However, when I danced, I felt heard. Dance helps me express myself and instills love and confidence in my personal and professional life. It’s where I found my sense of place and power in this racially and socioeconomically charged world. I am honored and humbled everyday to live my life as a creative Black woman and to have the agency to contemplate,…