Duke Ellington

For example, if a company hired candidates solely based on their training and it could be proven that minorities had in the past been prevented from receiving such training, then the training requirements for the job were discriminatory (GRIGGS v. DUKE POWER CO., (1971)). This court opinion was one of the first of its kind to consider how past segregation and existing discrimination largely limited and prevented the advancement of minorities in the work place. This became a precedent to one of…

hopefuls. The IQ test is not applicable to the capacity to play out the Assistant Manager part inside the organization. Per the decision in Griggs v. Duke Power Co., the court decided that the organization's business necessities did not relate to the candidate's capacity to play out the occupation. Straight to the point Clothiers is like the Griggs v. Duke Power Co. case,…

“His deputy anointed in His sight, / Hath caused his death, the which if wrongfully, / Let heaven revenge, for I may never lift / An angry arm against his minister.” (1.2.38-41). This is the first concrete example of King Richard’s loss of power. John of Gaunt says to the Duchess of Gloucester that he refuses to exact revenge against Richard, even though Richard is probably behind the murder of his brother and her husband Gloucester, because Gaunt still believes that Richard was appointed to the…

inheritance that Bolingbroke defies his banishment in order to return and reclaim his birthright. However, unlike Richard, Bolingbroke continues to demonstrate the highest respect and understanding of the law, as he argues “As I was banished, I was banished Duke of Herford; but as I come, I come from Lancaster”. In denying Bolingbroke his legacy Richard displays a flagrant disregard for the law of primogeniture, the very law “that sustains his rights to the throne. “For how art thou a king but…

The 20th century was a period of rapid change in regards to politics, technology, and societal norms. The fluctuations that manifested themselves were especially apparent in Russia. For much of the century, the name Russia was obsolete; in its place, the communist Soviet Union took root. Prior to the communist takeover, Russia was under the control of the Romanov dynasty. This particular family was in power for nearly three centuries. However, as time pressed onward, the bloodline and ruling…

On the surface King Richard II seems a straightforward depiction of an unfit King’s steady stream towards being deposed. Shakespeare’s lack of favoritism gives a documentary point of view, yet commotional drama of a daytime soap opera. Shakespeare’s elegant style leaves some doubt for the reader to be ‘all in’ with Bolingbroke taking over despite his heroic attributes and the follies of Richard. The play opens with King Richard’s continuing follies: covers up his Gloucester’s assassination,…

industries (Hirschman, 2013). Duke Ellington, a composer, pianist and the band leader of his jazz orchestra was the most recognized around the world as a credible…

Nothing is more iconic of the 1920s than jazz. Jazz made places such Harlem and New Orleans huge national hits. Included with jazz are huge individual names, such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Ella Fitzgerald. Not only did it make them famous, it made places such as Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom. (Berg) The smooth music from New Orleans was a big part of why African American culture was “accepted and promoted in the American culture at large by the 1920’s.” (Berg 7). Jazz was one of, if…

Morton, Joe King Oliver, Sidney Bichet, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington. These men changed the way people looked at music for ever. They come from different backgrounds but impact the music world in a long lasting way, which leads to their own situations by the end of their careers. These artists all came from many different backgrounds, but all seemed to get into Jazz music. All these men were born in New Orleans besides Duke Ellington. Even though they grew up in the same area does not…

The Jazz Age: Prevailing Opportunities for African Americans During the Jazz Age, jazz music, primarily dominated by African Americans before 1920, began to gain popularity among whites and transformed into an important aspect of American culture. The increased popularity of jazz music led to a growing acceptance of African American culture and presented African Americans with the opportunity to gain social status. Music has always played an essential part in African American life and its…