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So what exactly is Tourettes and who discovered TS? Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. Dr. George Gilles de la Tourette discovered this disorder in 1885 when an 86 year old french noblewoman showed symptoms of uncontrollable movements. Tourettes was then named after the brilliant french neurologist after the discovery. TS is a chronic condition that can be inherited in some cases.…

In 2013, George Zimmerman began the “Black Lives Matter” movement. Today, according to www.pbs.org, 51% of white adults between the ages of 18-36 say they support this movement, while 49% say they do not. Much of the increase in support for this movement and others has come from celebrities who help gather rallies or spread information about these types of movements. One of these celebrities is the genius behind Purple Rain, Prince Rogers Nelson, who has helped this movement thrive with his…

For centuries, song and dance have been a vital part in creating and expressing a community’s sense of identity. Through each, members are able to pass on traditions, make political statements, and express themselves. The tango and salsa styles of music and dance are prime examples of mobilities in Latin American music that help foster a sense of identity among the smaller communities, although each required international attention before earning recognition from its home country. Each style of…

Fusion rock is a term frequently used in music to classify songs containing characteristics of the rock genre with another style of music, for example African or jazz music. Sister Rose, performed by renowned band Sky, and Smooth performed by the popular band Santana are both strong examples of fusion rock. While Sky successfully manages to fuse two very opposite styles of music, rock and classical, Santana unites rock and Latin music together bringing a spicy, hot dance number. Both pieces…

Famous Black Mathematician Research Paper By: Ilyas Crawford Scott W. Williams Born April 22, 1943 in Staten Island, New York During his early youth Scott W. Williams was raised in Baltimore by an academically orientated family. His family was involved in many things like the civil rights movement, African American history, and music all of his uncles and aunts had graduated college with at least one degree. His father Roger Williams served in the military but was one of the first blacks…

Cuban Music Culture Cuba is an extremely diverse country, mixed with African, French, Asian and Spanish influences. Cuba is an extremely magnificent country filled with amazing people. The culture in Cuba is just as diverse and unique as the country itself. The most important cultural aspects that Cuba has is its music. Traditional music styles are still widely popular in Cuba and are often seen to this day. The best thing about these Cuban traditions is that although some of the countries…

Irie is a mixture of Jamaican and English with “mountainous curves; buckteeth…impossible Afro hair, and…Coke-bottle spectacles” (Smith 224). Irie’s sadly lacking self-esteem “had subdued” (224) her naturally intelligent and witty personality. The setting, symbolism, and irony in White Teeth play a role in understanding the plot, characters, and purpose of the story. The setting jumps around in the 1970s in London, in 1945 in Germany, and the 1980s in London. The time periods and location is…

I’m sitting alone in the front pew of the University of Virginia Chapel on a cold December night. In front of me there is a tall metal stand with a set of bongos perched precariously atop. Behind me sits the entire crowd of the sold out Virginia Women’s Chorus Candlelight Concert. When I arrived in Charlottesville months earlier, I could have never expected to be here. I have just finished performing a piece with the chorus minutes earlier, when a member of the chorus steps forward and…

Public Service: Since pursuing my education several years ago, I have decided to commit my life to helping everyday people and students succeed through various career positions such as, working as a Legislative Analyst with The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which fights for the rights of union workers and their families by lobbying the California State Legislature on behalf of workers interest; in higher education as a Pre-Collegiate Advisor with California State…

“I see trees of green, red roses, too, I see them bloom, for me and you, and I think to myself, what a wonderful world.” These are lyrics from “What a Wonderful World” created by a mastermind of jazz named Louis Armstrong. There are many famous jazz composers, including Jelly Roll Morton, Buddy Bolden, and Miles Davis. Most people consider jazz being created in New Orleans, but its roots began from African rhythms. Freed African-American slaves helped create jazz at the end of the 19th century.…