Fictional characters from New York City

words; however, those simple words could have a deeper meaning than that of the ocean. One of these poets, Langston B. Hughes, was born in Joplin, Missouri. As an African-American, he faced many hardships in furthering his learning. While studying in New York during the Harlem Renaissance, he was inspired to write poetry. He had many works of poetry, “Theme for English B” being a product of the Harlem Renaissance. Everyone in the world has a distinct inclination to meanings of poems, and with…

effects of this narcotic. On the opposite side of the argument is the Editorial Board of The New York Times. In their article, “Repeal Prohibition, Again” they give the economic reasons for legalizing marijuana. Although both The Editorial Board of The New York Times and Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum effectively use the Toulmin model in their writing, Steinbaum’s argument is more complete. The Editorial Board of The New York Times has decided that it is time to throw out the ban on marijuana.…

apartments of this building for an ordinary resident because the rent is boosted by all the added features. The renovated buildings are designed to displace older settlers and attract wealthy working class families that can contribute to the business. The City did not consider ethical side of replacing the people that have living in the community for decades. The Jewish immigrant,upon their arrival, were given apartment and placed on welfare. However, compared to them, Harlemites were treated…

New Haven, a city in Connecticut, is notable for undergoing major changes during the city’s existence. It doesn’t offer images glamorous and lavish lifestyle like major US cities, or the dream of someone coming into this city and having it change their entire life. Nonetheless, it offers the idea of the American Dream, New Haven is a city where one can own a house a among the most modern and sophisticated infrastructures. Its history of development and redevelopment is an uncommon story,…

valued institution of the Yale-New Haven Hospital. However, the gentrifying process overlooks the implications for the marginalized group already there (Loughran). The displacement of the densely low income populated residential area over the school construction is what Harvey would refer to as creative destruction. Harvey, on creative destruction, comments “He deliberately engineered the removal of much of the working class and other unruly elements from the city center, where they constituted…

our beloved kingdom. I believed the sand castles had become a permanent part of the world and would be there forever. The inevitable waves soon came and attacked the kingdom taking every last piece of grain back into the ocean. As child I suffered from a speech impediment called Childhood Apraxia of Speech; it is a motor speech disorder. Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech have problems saying words,…

I also came across one of her conversation and a QA session from Hong Kong that gave me more in depth idea about her, who she is as a writer. Maria Chaudhuri’s background and grown up history is nowhere close to Abeer or Tanwi Islam in real life. She grew up in Dhaka, as I stated before that in a well off family, blended with Desi plus Islamic and westernized leaned cultural trend type society (this is the sense I got about her from the book ‘Beloved Stranger’). Not essentially I believe that…

shown me since a kid her ugly personality. She has a strong aggressive character by this I mean she doesn’t take no for an answer neither commands from anyone. The main reason I say she has an aggressive personality is because she has changed my perspective of pursuing my college career path in New York City as I always dream of. Also, another scenario a while back when I was four years old, I remember I went to visit her in New York for Christmas, which is where she lives and the rest of my…

passion for creative design after graduating from secondary school in Hong Kong, when I took a year off and worked as a visual merchandising trainee at a multi-brand fashion house. This was one of the most positive, life-changing experiences I have ever had. Not only did it give me a profession that I later became obsessed with, but it also served as a strong foundation for my professional and personal growth. I learned creative and innovative thinking from my mentor, whose inventiveness I…

largest city in the United States following New York City on the East Coast. This idolized city that many have nicknamed, L.A., rests within the southern region of the ‘Golden State’ of California. Los Angeles is most widely known for its mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, sprawling metropolis, and for also housing a major center of the American entertainment industry. The worldwide popularity L.A. has received, stems from the city being the source of many publications, old and new, such…