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Watching the news, you will see many stories of people being attacked, threatened, or even killed because of something that sets them apart from society--whether it is their race, sexuality, gender, religion, or almost anything else about the person. As you watched those news stories, have you ever wondered how this could happen, yet we still have the guts to call ourselves a united country? Anna Quindlen and Langston Hughes did. In Quindlen's "A Quilt of a Country: Out of Many One?" and…

eighty nine. The West Memphis three took place in nineteen ninety three. The Central Park Five were accused of raping a woman who was jogging in central park in New York City. The five boys were all accused of the crime because of their age and race. In the time period this took place, a young black man was the most wanted person in New York. The West Memphis three took place…

Morris Canal. The Morris Canal’s barges transported Pennsylvania coal to the Urban markets in the nineteenth century. The eastern part of the park used to have railroads. Located at the north end of the park, there used to be the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CRRNJ). It operated the terminal complex from 1849 to 1967. The little use of train transportation left the Central Railroad bankrupt. It then was strewn of debris. Some residents thought the place could be turned into a public…

Who is Stephen Jones? Well if you asked me, I would say he is the go-to man for hats. He’s worked with tons of people in the fashion industry to name a few; John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, Glies, and Marc Jacobs. Mr. Jones has also created hats for Boy George, Dianna, Princess of Wales, Take That, Mick Jagger, Kylie Minogue and Dita Von Teese. “Mrs. Jones was born in Cheshire and schooled in Liverpool, he became a part of the London fashion scene during its explosion of street style in the…

Particularly in segregated cities such as New York City, gangs use racial tensions to recruit minority members (Freng 137). Even white supremacist gangs rely on discontented rural populations for membership (Bellone). The development of gangs alongside immigration waves suggests an underlying tie between self-image and gang membership. In New York City, for example, African-Americans from the South, and immigrants from Europe and Mexico fueled…

The University of Oklahoma has long been a powerhouse for pumping out athletes, politicians, and other highly educated and gifted individuals. However, one in particular sticks out: Mickey Mantle. Mantle is possibly one of the most influential players in the Major League Baseball’s history. Because of his switch-hitting abilities and his outfielding skills, he was a most famed and renowned player in the world. He was on twelve World Series teams, seven of which he clinched the title along with…

I woke up late and rushed to pack my suitcase, grab some cash, and make it to the airport in time for my flight to Montreal. My Uber driver was on point, getting me to FLL with time to spare. I breezed through security, grabbed some coffee, and jumped on the plane like a boss. Three and a half hours later, my flight landed safely at YUL. As I was going through customs I noticed that the officers were being especially invasive. "Where are you coming from? Where are going? How long will you be…

The Industrial Revolution was a time of modification for the United States of America. The old ways of life were scrapped, melted down, and reformed into a powerful machine of industry. But as the economy and boomed, society rotted and decayed. Poverty was rampant everywhere and death infested the cities. The Progressive Era served as a time in which the wrongs of the Industrial Revolution were righted. Journalists, politicians, suffragists, and more rallied to clean the filthy and corrupt…

My trip to Las Vegas was the best that I have ever experienced. I was so excited to go and visit the city that is known to “never sleep”. Las Vegas offers so much to so many people and I was so happy to see what it offered. I couldn't wait to see all the bright lights from the famous street above in the airplane, hear all the noise from the people walking at all hours of the day and night, and lastly I was so happy to be all the way across the country in a state that was so hot! Flying…

On September 30, 1927, Babe Ruth hits his 60th home run of the 1927 season and with it sets a record that would stand for 34 years. (Cremer pg 89) Babe Ruth was born February 7, 1844. Author's last name is Creamer. I think he is important because he currently holds the home run record in baseball history. Ruth was raised in a poor waterfront neighborhood in Baltimore “biography.com” At the age of 7, the trouble-making Ruth became too much of a handful for his busy parents. “Biography.com” At the…