Creed

Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine are two very important figures in American History in advocating for independence from England. They have many similarities and of course some differences in their background, achievements and most importantly, their view on religion. Between Paine’s writing, “The Common Sense” and Jefferson’s influence on the “Declaration of Independence”, they both had a big influence on the political philosophy we have in America.…

With Martin Luther King Jr.’s voice, the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act was signed by President Lyndon Johnson and in 1964 King earned the Nobel Peace Prize. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy was nonviolent protests, fighting prejudice, pursuing social justice, and service to others. He wanted to end segregation and legal inequality and aimed for civil rights and voting rights. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in a time of the Jim Crow laws, making segregation and discrimination and…

Affirmative Action The United States has come a long way since the Slave Trade and the abolition of slavery. The country as a whole has changed greatly and will continue to change and evolve everyday. But, it was not long ago that colleges and universities, or even high schools allowed African American men and women or any race other than white into their schools. That is why a term known as affirmative action has gotten the negative attention by many people who claim it is unconstitutional.…

This essay explores the basic concept on the army select, train, educate, and promote concept. The concept has been in regulation since 1 January 2016; before this, the army had been using the same system since the 1980s. We will begin with whom the army wants in its noncommissioned officer ranks. We will be talking about how each rank structure attends a promotion board, and the schools, both online, and residential course that the Soldier needs to attend before he or she promotes to the…

terrifying death. Reverend Hale, however, constantly changed our expectations of his character with his many switches in actions and beliefs spinning off into different tangents, like directions on his internal compass, always pointing towards his creed. Hale had many underlying qualities that prove that he was always trying to do good. Hale unfailingly questioned the decisions he made, but still he stayed true to his sense of equity and…

because it was the day that several Central and South American countries won their independence. Therefore, this is the perfect time to discuss the importance of Hispanics in America. I firmly believe that all lives matter, no matter what race or creed. Therefore, I believe Hispanic lives matter the same as white, black, Asian or any other group. I believe that discrimination is the result of ignorance and should not be tolerated. Especially in the political atmosphere of the upcoming…

They became the Orphans’ Home of the Pittsburgh Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Children’s home stated purpose was, “to provide a home for orphaned, destitute, friendless, defective or delinquent children without distinction as to race, creed or condition; in which home under Christian direction and influence these children may be reared and prepared for the stern duties of life and citizenship”. Land was given in 1920 to give Bethesda the opportunity to build an orphanage. This…

Supermodel Naomi Campbell is defending plus-size model Ashley Graham. Campbell was asked Thursday about comments made by former supermodel and fashion designer Cheryl Tiegs, who deemed Graham's full-figured body “unhealthy.” Tiegs, 68, made it clear that she is unhappy with the rise of plus-size models. "I don't like it that we're talking about full-figured women because we're glamorizing them, and your waist should be smaller than 35 [inches]," Tiegs said. "That's what Dr. Oz said and I'm…

Vision- Read the quote above, in the middle and below. Read them again. Reflect on it. Act on it. Live it. Successful organizations and people are best defined by continuous, sustained success at all levels; not periodic acts of individual greatness and understanding what they do, no matter how small they think it is, is immensely important. Everyone has a part to play in the organization and intrinsically want to do the right thing. Sustain that conviction with those “right” thoughts,…

Three Values That Will Guide My Educational Practice The first value that will guide my educational practice is a desire to provide a fair and impartial learning experience for my students, regardless of their race, creed, color, gender expression, physical or mental ability or any other factor that distinguishes them as individuals. No student will feel threatened because they are different from others in some respect. By acknowledging that our strengths lie in our differences, I will foster a…