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African-Americans are one of the most underestimated races in the United States. As there are leaders that have guided the country into its success that it is today. Of course, there are a few that had been put on the forefront as to what they have been through and what they have done for the country to change the guidelines of policy in it forever. Although there are many stories of triumph that have been told over for years, there are more leaders that have added and shared in the success also…

crime-scene. The defense proved than evidence was not secured or protected to ensure that it was not corrupted or lost. Williams’ defense proved misconduct three times and still the jury convicted Williams. Only after three mistrials was the case moved to Augusta, and a verdict of not guilty…

talents and was able to write anything, from fiction to nonfiction, from children’s books to adult novels, there was nothing that this man could not do. Lewis was born on November 29, 1898 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His parents were Florence Augusta Lewis and Albert James Lewis, and his one sibling, who was born three years before Lewis, was Warren Hamilton Lewis. In 1905 the Lewis family moved to East Belfast England and, three years later, his mother, grandfather, and uncle died. Lewis…

According to Furniss & Bath, ‘literacy criticism in the Twentieth Century has come to regard ambiguity in poetry as one of its most characteristic and valuable features’, as shown in Michael Drayton’s sonnet ‘The Parting’, Lord Byron’s poem ‘When we two parted’ and Letitia Elizabeth Landon’s poem ‘Love’s Last Lesson’ (Furniss & Bath, 1996: 207). The symbolism used in these poems portray the ambiguous representation of love/death elegies, love symbolizing hope and death symbolizing loss.…

influenced his writings. Arthur was born in Harlem, New York City, New York on October 17th, 1915. Miller’s family depended on his father’s income. When the Great Depression hit, Isidore lost his business and his home. Miller’s parents, Isidore and Augusta, then decided to move to Brooklyn. Once there,…

Becoming An Aunt Are you an aunt? I became an aunt when I was the age of twelve. My second oldest sister had a beautiful baby boy in 2013. The 29th of July I officially was an aunt. This moment felt different than any other. I never had a feeling like this before. I felt nervous, thrilled , and a little upset. First, we found out the wonderful news, on my birthday, that my sister was expecting a baby. When my parents told me my face lit up with excitement. I had always wanted to be an…

The ineptitude of King George iii in Regards to the American Revolution King George iii or George William Frederick acquired the reigns of king in 1760 at the age of twenty-two from his then deceased Grandfather. After only a short time, King George iii directed Parliament to tighten England’s control over the American Colonies. In response to this the American Colonies became increasingly frustrated, all the while King George iii was oblivious to this frustration.Finally, with the Tea Act, the…

The Collapse of an Empire It has been said by many, “All great empires will fall.” This is a powerful statement, and history has shown it to be true repeatedly. By definition, an empire is a major political unit having a territory of great extent or a number of territories or peoples under a single sovereign authority. Empires have existed since the beginning of time; for example, the Ottoman Empire, the Persian Empire, the Mongol Empire, and most notorious, the Roman Empire. Furthermore, all…

The Race to African American Success during The Harlem Renaissance The Harlem Renaissance was a time of great change for African-American history. “As result of World War I and the Great Migration, millions of African Americans relocated from the rural South to the urban North.”(The Harlem Renaissance, pg. 354) They believe that the urban North would provide them with a superior life for their children, education, and jobs. The north also offer economic opportunity, social advancement, and…

The Effects of Sports Media Coverage on Adolescents These days the media has a heavy influence on the perceptions, aspirations, and beliefs of the public. This effect is especially true in the lives of adolescents and the media coverage of celebrities and sports stars. One can easily witness the nonstop coverage of all the details, both professional and personal, of the world’s top athletes. Media outlets recognize that a large portion of the American population is younger, and that they have…