Charlottesville

There has been much dispute over the recent protests over Confederate symbols and whether or not they should stay standing. While many people see Confederate flags and statues as symbols of racism that have no place in parks and public places, some see them as a representation of southern pride and the rebellious spirit. The protests have escalated over the last few years with protesters toppling a monument of a rebel soldier in Durham, North Carolina in August of 2017 (Jackson), and the death…

mass shootings and acts of terror, to racial, political, and social divides; the nation we live in seems to be going from bad to worse every day. This insinuates even more controversial topics such as the recent national anthem protests and the Charlottesville rallies. This abundance of information comes to us through the media, where the authors of the stories we see each have personal biases that are evident in their work. In his article, “Police Violence against Black Men Is Rare”, Philippe…

According to Merriam-Webster, a monument is a memorial stone or building erected in remembrance of a person or event. Nowadays, many are opposing for some monuments to be taken down, those that glorify the darkest of history, while others are protesting for the exact opposite. I believe that monuments that oppress and remind others of a history that they would rather forget should be removed, especially within a progressive world where ideals are constantly changing to provide a diverse home…

Some people think that you have to work hard to be able to pay for education. The United States Universities have a ridiculous cost to them. I think that education should free for everyone. The reason being is education improves our society, less uneducated people, and more money for everyone. The United State has ridiculous college prices, even the community colleges. This causes many people to go in student debt. Many people try to avoid that. The reason being is that many people end up…

know had many positive things to say. “It's a good chance to see what your kids are capable of doing with someone else; sometimes they surprise you and grow up in amazing ways when you leave them alone,” says Luke Jones, a father of three from Charlottesville,…

separation, peace becomes difficult to achieve. Moreover, the divisions reach back to the origins of American society. Even historical events take on new meanings when people view them through a racial lens. Specifically, when white nationalists in Charlottesville protested a Confederate statue’s removal, black counter protesters…

they have committed about 83% of extremist related murders in the United States. The reasons behind these several murders were ideological. They also have a 52% percent involvement in shootouts with the police for example at a Trump rally in Charlottesville a hate group started a shootout in order to escape .These criminals have a high degree in traditional and ideological criminal activity not only do they murder but they also manipulate people into believing in the hate they…

beautiful! I now officially have a way to harass you and keep in touch. And we better! Love Katie :)” ~2:09 PM After hours of texting back and forth she informed me that she ran into an issue with the moving company and that she wouldn’t be leaving Charlottesville until Sunday afternoon. It was like magic because instantly I felt relieved and the weight just vanished from my shoulders. After riding the emotional rollercoaster all morning I could barely stay conscious. Soon enough I fell asleep…

complete in 1729. The Chiswick House is located on Burlington Lane, in west London. B. the architect of Monticello, is Thomas Jefferson. Construction began in 1768, and was completed in 1772. Monticello is located in Albemarle County, Charlottesville, Virginia. #2. A. The Chiswick House is an eighteenth century home that was inspired by Roman architecture. The six pillars in the front that support the triangular roof that covers the main entrance is an exact replica of how…

Buck appeared in the Buck v. Bail video where he spoke in details about Carrie Buck background story and the steps that lead to the reason why Carrie was sterilized. According to Cohen he stated: Carrie was a young woman who was growing up in Charlottesville Virginia being raised by a single mother, back then there was a belief that it was better off to take poor children away from their parents and put them into middle-class homes; Carrie was treated very badly in the foster family she wasn’t…