Geraldo Rivera

Diego Rivera was born in Guanajuato Mexico and grew up there until his family moved to Mexico City in 1893. Accepted into the San Carlos Academy at the age of ten, Rivera began his education and his career during a troubled time not only for Mexico but also within the world stage. Socialism and Marxism were on the rise and at the time his native Mexico was struggling to re-establish its own identity before Spanish influence. Diego Rivera’s art would contribute to the voice of the oppressed…

Nobody’s life is perfect. While Frida Kahlo confronted herself with many challenges, she decided not to give up. In fact, Frida Kahlo overcame her challenges by being expressive and brave. Frida Kahlo was a very talented artist who used painting as a way to express herself and her sorrow situations. According to Biography.com, Kahlo desperately wanted a child of her own. Unfortunately, in 1934, she experienced her second miscarriage. Imagine the heartbreak of wanting a child, but not being…

La Vida de Una Mujer Distinta Llamada Frida Kahlo “Me pinto a mí misma, porque soy a quien mejor conozco”. “I paint myself because I know who I am best”. Her complete birth name is Magdalena Carmen Frieda Kahlo y Calderón. Her artistic name is Frida Kahlo and she is well known to also be a feminist icon who is admired. Frida lived to be 47 years old. Her father was a Jew of Hungarian-German descent and her mother was a native born Mexican of Spanish/Indian descent. Religious Beliefs Kahlo’s…

(TS) The Archbishop Oscar Romero, of El Salvador, clearly represented persistence throughout his life, which played a significant role in raising awareness of the persecution and censorship in his country and people are facing. (PS) During many of his homilies, Romero often drew attention to the maltreatment and unfairness of his country's people, pleading that justice be brought to all. (SS)Romero would often say during his sermons,“[y]ou cannot find God on those paths of torture and outrage.…

The first lecture that struck me was Willowbrook and Geraldo. I had no prior knowledge of Geraldo Riveras expose on the terrible conditions at the Willowbrook state school on Staten Island in 1972. The expose, Willowbrook: The Last Great Disgrace featured deformed and mentally-ill children (and adults) held in appalling conditions. The expose prompted mass outrage and calls for change. It broke my heart to see people treating others like nonentities instead of people who just need a little love,…

In Matthew A. Baum’s book Soft News Goes to War, he asserts that people with little to no concern in politics get their information about politics from soft news-news with the main purpose of entertaining but also provides some information on political events. Baum insists that nowadays, newscasters are becoming more capable of sparking people's’ interest in politics through entertainment, which results in non-political buffs learning some recent news about politics. He states that this could…

in Geraldo Rivera’s expose “The Last Disgrace” which aired in 1972. These shows drew from Letchworth’s reputation for experimenting on patients as well as the mass mistreatment of patients. Many believe that there are many unsettled souls still haunting the grounds in Rockland County. Permanently Closed will…

Throughout American history, the topic of gun control has been an argument filled with controversy. There have been a number of traumatic events in the country that involved the use of guns; Because of this, many Americans have become weary to the thought of anyone being able to carry a gun. Over the years, there have been many different stances developed pertaining to this topic. Some believe the Second Amendment should be completely abolished, others believe there should be no restrictions on…

Historically, people deemed socially unacceptable have been institutionalized. Institutions dehumanize the very people they intend to serve by denying their basic human rights and stifling their opportunities to contribute meaningfully to society. People living in these establishments receive no compassion or love and, as a result, live traumatized lives. Previously, people were placed in institutions or asylums based on race, religion, sexual orientation and other societal categories. Women…

Being addressed for over the last decade, many Democrats believe there is no media bias, yet Republicans do believe of a media bias. Yes, media bias is prevalent and a problem. Media outlets hold a bias for the democratic party, why else would democrats not believe in a bias? The media uses their powers to influence the elections with a democratic controlled media, a conservative belief of bias and little objectivity. Our country is provided with false information and bias in the news.…