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Running Away from Home: Prejudice in the South The songs Alabama Blues by J. B. Lenoir (1965) and Good Kid by Kendrick Lamar (2012) both exemplify the rampant racial prejudice against black Americans that occurred in the southern states back in the 1960s and in the present, respectively. Alabama Blues is a blues song that tells the story of a man who blames the state of Alabama for all of his misfortunes, specifically the deaths of his sister and brother. Lenoir’s brother is murdered by police officers whilst trying to protect his mother. These events cause Lenoir to harbor feelings of resentment towards Alabama as a whole. The solution that he comes up with is simply to leave Alabama before the state causes him more despair. In the case of Good Kid, Lamar details several unfortunate incidents that transpire during his troubled childhood in Compton, California, mainly involving violent gang members and corrupt authorities. The injustices that happen cause him to develop a distrust of state authorities and lead him to question if he can truly become a good person. Alabama Blues and Good Kid both protest against the deep racial prejudice they had to deal with in the south, and display their negative feelings towards their respective homes; however, Kendrick Lamar has a more positive outlook on the result of his experiences, in contrast to J. B. Lenoir’s exclusively negative perspective. Alabama Blues and Good Kid are both songs of protest against the discrimination they faced…

It looks into the resemblance Chess has to the business world. One example of this is how in Chess and business thinking for the long-term is more effective than short-term planning. The authors believe that all of the skills gained from Chess will help improve future leaders and the economy therefore should be incorporated into school curriculum at an early…

“ My father was a farm laborer who couldn’t’ earn enough money to feed eight children, so when I was six I was given to my grandparents to raise.”(p1, para2). Due to shortage of financial resources, Martha couldn 't afford to join the athletic team in school because of all the expenses that comes with that. Despite this, she was still able to stay on top of her class which can only emphasize her talent, bravery and persistence. She is a role model and the perfect example that shows that…

There are many aspects of design that must be considered when developing a board game; it’s essentially creating a new world. Qualities of the game itself are important. In particular, great games are balanced in a sense that they provide enough challenge to make playing enjoyable, and also provide adequate understanding of how to play. Board game design requires a balanced effort of both play dynamic and visual. Many game designers under estimate the importance of visuals, leaving them in the…

The Chess Game by Sofonisba Anguisola is a painting that was made using oil on canvas and it was completed in the year 1555. I choose to write about this painting because I can see a story unfold based on the girls’ facial expressions. Although it is the oldest painting of the group, the painting spoke to me and I immediately envisioned how I could answer this prompt. Also, Diego Rivera’s Sugar Cane came in second place but I wanted to challenge myself and describe something foreign to me since…

Amy Tan, demonstrates how easily one can assume their stance in a struggle for power. Waverly Place Jong, a young girl not yet ten years old, finds herself in a struggle for power with her mother when she becomes a national chess champion. When the power struggle comes to a boiling point, Waverly demonstrates that though her knowledge is great, she has much to learn. At a very young age, Waverly became interested in the game of chess, eventually changing the dynamic between she and her…

potential. The purposeful-practice approach, you will build your potential. You will challenge your homeostasis—getting out of your comfort zone—and forcing your body or brain to adapt. But, once you do this, you will need to shape it how you want it to be. Ericsson explains a way you can improve your purposeful practice. He says that playing chess blindfolded will improve your purposeful practice. One way to do this is you can turn your back to your opponents. One chess master, Alexander…

you ever heard of Bobby Fischer? He was one of the best chess players of all time. He was born march 9th, 1943 in Chicago Illinois. This is how fischer learned to play the game. Is when Fischer and his sister bought a book about chess at a candy store. When his sister lost interest in the game of chess, fischer played against himself. In 1956 he attended Heathwren Chess Club. In 1959 his student council awarded him a gold medal for his chess achievements. At age 14 he played the game of the…

When Lindo saw herself in the dress, she saw herself as a competent person in life who can overcome a lot of objects that block her path to turn her life into a fulfilling one. She also shows that nothing can bring her down from her own happiness. After Waverly got into a fight with her mom, she noticed that her mother didn’t polish her trophies everyday, cut small newspaper items with Waverly’s name, and never hovered over Waverly when she was practicing chess. Waverly felt that her mother had…

Waverly Jong is a very talented girl that started playing competitive chess at a very young age. She expanded her knowledge of the game and played in many tough tournaments against opponents that were twice her age and size. As time progressed, Waverly became extremely proficient at chess- so much that “By my ninth birthday I was a national chess champion”(Tan 99). Although she was a very good chess player she struggled developing a loving bond with her mother. Waverly says “in her hands I…