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    The first movement literature at no time in American history African-American writers gathered in the same place at the same time, such writers as Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, Paul Lawrence Dunbar and insular Hurston and many more. These writers created an environment and network that had never been seen before they were able to create poetry clubs throughout Harlem given the opportunity for young writers to display their skills and they would not network with each other not meeting weekly…

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    Tennes who changed the history of Chicago. But it was Al Capone who made Chicago one of the most ruthless and crime ridden towns in the nation (Lyman & Potter, 2015 p. 88). Capone started off in New York City, but after he was suspected of committing two murders, he had two options; to either leave New York or risk being killed. When Al Capone first moved to Chicago, he worked for crime boss “Big Jim” Colosimo. Although this didn’t last long, as Colosimo was killed because he saw the…

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    secondary and, discouraged, he turned to a career in professional carpentry. He came back big four years later, however, as Bob Falfa in American Graffiti (1973). Four years after that, he hit colossal with the role of Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977). Another four years and Ford was Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).…

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    “Life Of A Pimp” Chicago illinois 1960, the city was busy like any other night, live music, basement parties & clubbing all day until dawn. The town was always awake it didn't even matter what time of day it was, everybody was always out riding, walking and you always seen the little children play about too. But, at night the worst things happen to anybody at any time people didn't care they still went out and wandered around. Back then cops didn't really care what people did they just picked…

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    tale stories. The themes in her Lunar series also follow an underdog trend, where the protagonists rise up to resolve the plot. This writing style isn't new, but she has managed to add her own twist into making it unique. After her Lunar series was over Marissa has not been able to make the splash she initially created but is still at it making new novels. Has Marissa Meyer gained more or less popularity over time? Marissa Meyer started off her writing career with "Cinder", the first book…

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    In the middle to late 1900’s Phil Spector was an American producer, musician, and songwriter whose popularity spiked to the top after developing the Wall Of Sound also called Spector’s Sound. Withstanding establishment of the common stereo and preferring to have various instruments combined in a single monaural track, Spector composed this technique at the Gold Star Studios in Los Angeles. Conforming relatively facile equalizations aided in his popularity because his approach was crucial to…

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    Moving to new environments, new homes and dwellings can be both exciting and exhilarating. Some hear the word, “moving” and instantly become frazzled. The moving experience can be a stressful and overwhelming one if not done properly. Whether moving 20 miles away from home or 2, 000 miles you must still take certain precautions to ensure an effortless move from your current home to your new one. We are here to help guide you through your moving process. While packing and preparing for your…

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    enchanting skyline that travels for miles and miles; encaptivating lights that reach the stars illuminate the dark sky; melodies of busy streets and hustling people fill the air, all enwrapped by snow. This is the city that never sleeps. 8.5 million of us shine to enliven the streets of New York City, doing our best to last through the dark. These lights range anywhere from the holiday string lights to the billboards that clutter Times Square. No two are the same. All powered specific amount…

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    I was there when it started, when they attacked. It was October 27th 2027, I was 15. I saw the whole thing happen, never in my life have I felt more helpless. I watched the machines activate under the white house doors. We thought they were here to help us, we were wrong. I watched those glowing red eyes that were full of hate and no remorse, it was at that moment when we all realised that something was wrong, very wrong. I watched it turn towards the president's daughter I began to hesitate and…

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    predictable; people, of course, enjoyed these "Cinderella shows" but many had the mindset to make things more drastic, engaging and thought provoking. The new ideas in musicals were parallel to the decade at the time; the roaring 20's was the peak of everything before the Great Depression hit not ten tears after. That is a reason why this age saw many new musicians, rebellious behaviour, mixing of classes and races and etc. The jazz age was upon humanity and it was reflected in musical theatre…

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