Infamous

In elementary school, one of my teachers was especially infamous for humiliating students. I remember him loudly shaming one of my classmates, scoffing at the work turned in. Another moment that stuck with me was when I had stayed in during tutorial for help with math concepts, and he became increasingly angry when I made a mistake on the problems. I ended up developing a deep-seated fear of rejection. I generally avoided talking to my teachers for help from then on, hoping that the lack of…

Medicine exceeds its scope with the growth of imperialism and the scientific role it plays in the two world wars. By December 7, 1941, the production of penicillin escalated with the US entrance to the war even though its exact chemical compound was still not figured yet (Ligon 58). Furthermore, scientific data on the human anatomy was used to justify the European imperialism specifically on the African continents (Gere). Several inhumane experiments were carried out on abducted Africans as…

Women organized a group, Madres de Plaza de Mayo, and marched every Thursday afternoon at half past three, for 30 years, on the Plaza de Mayo, a major square in Buenos Aires. Many of the Disappeared women were pregnant when they were taken; babies who were born in captivity were often adopted by families of the junta. The grandmothers searched for this next generation many of lost children. Based on the book ‘’to date, they've located more than 80 grandchildren’’. The Madres de Plaza de Mayo…

Lastly but most importantly, white supremacists oppress the black community through murder. In the poem, it shows us that white supremacists want to oppress the voices of blacks which explains why they murdered Medgar Evers because, “A finger fired the trigger to his name” (Dylan line 2). The murderer shot him because of what he believed in. In The Help, it also shows us that white supremacists kill blacks that are speaking the truth. This is evident when “Carlton Roberts told Washington…

though there were selfish, imperial intentions. Though described as warring with Hitler as a last resort, Roosevelt felt as though the United States’ interests and security were threatened, and therefore they entered the war. On December 7, 1941 the infamous bombing of Pearl Harbor occurred, shocking the secure, powerful nation of the United States. These historians described the motives behind this attack as Japan’s own imperialist intentions. Japan wanted to expand their empire eastward,…

Gaulden caught the attention of the Baton Rouge police when he was taken in for attempted murder. Thousands of people that Gaulden had inspired were left scratching their head, wondering how someone with so much potential could throw it all away. An infamous example in sports is the case of former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. Born in Newport, Virginia, Vick was also exposed to high crime rates and poverty stricken areas. Vick was…

Frederick Douglass hold nothing back when mentioning John Brown and Mrs. Stowe in this chapter of Life and Times. He refers to Captain John Brown as "one of the most marked characters and greatest heroes known to American fame." Mrs. Stowe is mentioned when talking about Uncle Tom's Cabin along with a letter written to her by Douglass. According to John Brown, slaveholders have forfeited their right to live and the slaves have the right to gain their liberty in any way they could. It's almost…

The abolition of slavery in the United States of America brought with it the need for ratification of state laws, as well as the mindset of the American people. Historically African-Americans have been thought of as being inferior to white-complexioned Americans. This disposition presented itself in social, economic, and political affairs throughout America. Following the slavery abolishment states and their individual citizens looked for ways to recapitulate African-American’s inferiority with…

These final words of genuine adoration that are carved into the monument of Nick and Gatsby’s perpetual friendship illustrates the unbreakable bond that was created between them. The alluring facade of Gatsby compelled Nick with its’ unfound beauty and quiet mysteries. However, a colossal sea of unspoken truths flooded the bridge that tied these characters together. These powerful currents drowned Nick’s mind with thoughts of suspicion and ambiguity. Nevertheless, as Gatsby’s finally confesses…

When most people think of Law enforcement there are a lot of issues that come soaring in to the mind. Conflicts with why some law breaking motions are considered to receive more time than someone who may kill an individual. Police officers are being dirty cops and working with the offender breaking havoc upon the officer and citizen’s trust. Multiple killings of young African American males. Issues with law enforcement can even be in prison facilities no matter where you are at in the United…