Emancipation Oak

After reading the excerpt taken from “Up from Slavery” which was written by Booker T. Washington in 1901. I have learned about some of Booker T. Washington’s obstacles and journey on his travels to become an educated man of color during his times. Booker T. Washington was a man of color, which was a son of a slave that was. Booker T. Washington was willing to do what was needed in order to survive on his trip. Booker T. Washington was determined to make his journey worth his dedication. He was determined that he could accomplish the goal of receiving a fulfilling education, regardless of the times. Mr. Washington went against the odds of not only people that were white, but as well as the limitations set by people of color upon themselves. Booker T. Washington is an example that regardless of what you may come across you shall not give up. Booker T. Washington journey began in Franklin, county, where he was born the son of a slave. He did not succeed in a former teacher’s class; however, he was still determined to attend the Hampton Institute. The Hampton Institute, which focus was on agricultural teachings. This was a new school for people of color. Mr. Washington felt at the time no one was actually supporting his efforts of going to school within his home. His mother agreed somewhat, to let him attend the school. Mr. Washington brother helped by giving him some of the funding towards journey. The community helped a lot and Mr. Washington stated that “Perhaps the thing…

before the aging process was able to work its magic upon the drink. However, as time went on, there would be some barrels of whiskey that wouldn't be consumed as quickly as the others and would remain in storage inside their oak barrels for extended periods of time. In the ensuing months and years after placement in these casks, the whiskey, upon discovery, was found to have undergone remarkable changes to its flavor which made those drinking the spirit quite happy. While there isn't a specific…

Mystery, treasure, and death are some words used to describe Oak Island, a 140 acre island off the south shore of Nova Scotia. What makes this island so mysterious you ask? Well what about its artificial man-made beach, or its triangle-shaped forest, or even better, Nolan’s cross which is a natural formation of boulders forming a cross. But the biggest mystery of Oak Island is the infamous “Money Pit”. Past Excavations It was said that in 1795 a teenager saw strange lights coming from an…

throughout the MLRA. It is located on steep slopes, escarpments, river breaks or slump area with exposed bedrock at or near the surface. Typical slope ranges from 15 to 60 percent. Soils are typically calcareous and of varying depths (very shallow to deep). The surface layer is typically 3 to 8 inches thick. Surface and subsurface textures range from clay to loam. The combination of slope and the interbedded soils and rock makes the establishment of deciduous trees and shrubs common. The…

Hot, dry summer days are what I yearn for. The scorching sun busting out from behind the immense pale clouds. The rays of light pointing to the top of the lush hillside behind my house. The main top of the hillside is covered in tall oak trees that are lined with paradise green leaves. Branches stretch out like long, thin arms. In the far background, the ancient oak trees split apart and provide a small opening. The opening covered with old, dry grass is home to a small log cabin. That small,…

kind a silly to you,” she said. “But I remember hearing that at the beginning of the story Melanie Wilkes was reading aloud on that picture show, Gone with the Wind. I felt that I was born was as good a beginning as any to tell the story of my life, especially when the story begins on the day I was born.” “Yes, Ma’am, it will be fine.” “I was born a sharecroppers daughter. Of course, I don’t actually remember the day I was born. I reckon there aren’t many that can. Mama said I was born on the…

Christians look to go to heaven after death. For Earthseed, heaven is a new frontier, a whole new world in a different galaxy far away from Earth. A new planet will serve as the new home for the human race. Lauren considers the present humans seeds which is also why she gave the name “Acorn” to the new community. Acorn stands for the seeds of a new start that will stem into something bigger than themselves, just as an acorn grows into a mighty oak tree. Octavia Butler makes the reader…

I jogged to the truck my dad got out with the gun and the big,sharp bowie knife. We started to walk together to the hunting stand trying not to make the slightest sound.Halfway to our hunting stand we heard some hogs running through the thicket of the forest. Dad said silently,”squat down before they see us.”I went to the ground without any sound and faster than a cheetah. Couple minutes later when we knew they were gone we stood back up and followed the rest of the path to our stand. When we…

Social injustice arises when equality treated unequally. Each time when someone cheats of what one deserve, there is injustice. Galsworthy has dealt with the theme of social injustice by portraying society as a sharply divided entity consisting of totally opposed classes. His The Skin Game deals with the theme of social injustice. A class struggle is in progress. But it is not between the rich and poor. The struggle is not based on economic inequality but on social inequality. The Skin Game…

America is the land of the free. The country was founded on three basic principles of freedom: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. America has been the champion of freedom around the world. In the nation that is the voice of freedom, how far reaching is it and does the ring of freedom sound for every member of the nation? Political emancipation in America has advanced leaps and bounds since the end of the World War II and has come a long way since the Montgomery Bus Boycott as well. It…