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Countless dead and thousands emotionally distraught for what only seems to be a never ending cycle of racial vengeance. Each person has a different outlook on the racial behavior recently taking place and to understand one must learn the reasoning behind such beliefs. The United States is a multicultural nation that has experienced racial controversy starting from the Civil Rights Movement till present day. There have been many outburst and violent encounters that have originated from racism.…

The day began with the news that we may need to postpone my move to Baton Rouge. The rain was torrential, and the roads were flooded. People were losing their homes and even their lives. This was a devastation that had not been seen since Hurricane Katrina or Rita. But from what we were seeing the devastation seemed almost worst in Baton Rouge and the surrounding cities. A day that was a fresh start for me was the worst day for entire families. This day had been planned for months, I had…

from achieving my dreams in life. Chief Leduff has inspired me during my early teenage years. Therefore, as I follow the footsteps of a black man during my early teenage years who help me change my life around and get my organization going around Baton Rouge and other cities around the area. At the same time, Chief Leduff inspired me during my early teenage years in serval ways. For example, I grew up in a rough neighborhood like Chief Leduff. I grew up in The Scotlandville Subdivision. Chief…

Preventing Traumatic Brain Injuries In Accidents What is a Traumatic Brain Injury? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a traumatic brain injury is caused by: “bump, blow, or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain.” A “bump, blow, or jolt” to the head is referred to as a closed head injury because the skull is not penetrated. Closed head injuries are common in motor vehicle accidents and slip and fall accidents.…

Using real life situations, I can refer to Kentrell Gaulden, commonly known by his rap name NBA Youngboy. Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Gaulden was exposed to violence and harshness of the streets at a young age. Nevertheless, after catching the attention of the nation for his unique rap style, Gaulden caught the attention of the Baton Rouge police when he was taken in for attempted murder. Thousands of people that Gaulden had inspired were left scratching their head, wondering how…

CHAPTER 2 INCIDENT CHRONOLOGY The Chronology of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Incident The timeline of this incident will be based on the ‘National Transportation Safety Board Marine Accident Report’. In the year of 1989 of March 22 (11.35pm), the Exxon Valdez arrived at the berth 5, Aleyska Marine Terminal to load a cargo of Alaska North Slope crude oil. Figure 2.1: The Exxon Valdez (Shigenake, G. 2014) The total load of 1.3 Million barrels of oil took approximately a day to complete filling…

white, black, male, female, young, and old. All different types of people were turning down this street. As the light turned green, I quickly acted on what my gut was telling me and decided to test everything I knew about crime and violence in Baton Rouge. I moved over to the right lane and drove down Gardere Lane. This drawn-out, inner dialogue with myself was heavily influenced by my various experiences at the service learning activities as well as classroom readings and lectures.…

St. Jude, a globally known hospital, is discovering innovative methods to treat life threatening diseases and defeat cancer as well. St. Jude has become the number one most reliable non-profit institute in the nation. Non-profit organizations get their subsidy from contributions from the public. John Greeves, senior vice president of public affairs and policy at Harris Interactive states, “the desire of Americans to reach out to help those who are suffering as a result of the poor economic…

which gave life to four males, aged 20 to 60, to live, Conner said. She also donated her eyes and other tissues. "The only person who has responded at this point is Jack Jr., the heart recipient," Conner said. On Father's day, Conner met with Jack Baton Rouge on Father's Day after Conor tried to reach him out and asked for his contact information. "Knowing he's alive because of Abbey, Abbey is alive inside of him -- it's her heart having him stand up straight," Conner said. "I was happy for him…

Gardner Calvin Taylor was conceived on June 18, 1918, in Baton Rouge, La., to the Rev. Washington M. furthermore and Selena Taylor. His dad, conceived in 1870 to liberated slaves, was a Baptist minister and passed on when Gardner was 13. He was raised by his mom, who was an instructor. He went to isolated schools and experienced his childhood in a city so focused on keeping races separated it showered pesticides to murder mosquitoes just in white neighborhoods, stopping at the edge of black…