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    Paula Deen's Reputation

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    Before Paula Deen’s reputation was demolished, most people thought of this celebrity chef as a kindhearted and generous woman that never caused any drama or hatred. Deen spent her life fattening up people with her delicious, butter-filled southern recipes and raising two respectable sons. Then her perfect life rapidly screeched to a halt and she found herself in a courthouse being sued by her own employee over racial discrimination (Puente). This was not too hard for most people to believe because of her early life. Originally born and raised in the south, where racism was very common. Due to her background it wouldn’t be insane to think that she was submerged with racial slurs and racial discrimination while growing up. This paper will go…

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    are not recognized for their stories are professional chefs, for example Paula Deen. The butter-loving, finger-licking, joke-cracking Paula Deen has not always lead the splendid life she does today, but embodies the true rise to fame with an astonishing behind the…

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    Paula Deen: Case Study

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    Paula Deen Public Relations Advice In 2013 celebrity chef Paula Deen admitted under oath that “Yes, of course I’ve used the N-word”. This happened just after Deen’s former employee Lisa Jackson sued her, and investigators found "evidence of systemic racial discrimination and harassment at the operations” of Deen’s Atlanta restaurant “Lady & Sons”. The race claims were dismissed from the case, but matters just got worse from there for Deen. She lost several endorsements, book deals, and her…

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    Paula Deen, celebrity chef on the Food Network channel, admitted to using the “N word” but denied to making racial jokes. In a deposition given by Deen, when asked “Have you ever used the N-word yourself?” she responded: “Yes, of course.” When questioned on if using the “N word” in a joke was mean or not, Deen objects and then states, “That’s-that’s kind of hard. Most-most jokes are about Jewish people, rednecks, black folks. Most jokes target-I don’t know. I didn’t make up the joke, I don’t…

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    On August 17, 1998 President Bill Clinton delivered a speech to the American public addressing an inappropriate relationship with a former White House Intern, Monica Lewinsky. In comparison to Robert M. Eisingers “The Political Non-Apology” Clinton 's public apology has some of the characteristics of a full apology but, is predominantly a non-apology. Although, acknowledges the offense committed, he minimizes his offense throughout the speech and plays the victim card in attempts to…

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    Paula Hawkins has created contemporary novel, The Girl On The Train, which has solidified her place as a good author. When read and evaluated through the eyes of Victor Nabokov, I could find different ways Hawkins proves she is a storyteller, teacher and enchanter. With her diligent use of suspense and detail, along with the use of multiple unreliable perspectives, Hawkins puts readers through a psychological game of critical thinking. The farther into the story you get, the more questions you…

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    In the minds of many American’s Malcolm X is a great example when it come to evolution. Most particularly all race can relate to him until this day because of his empowerment. In the early life of Malcolm his father was murdered by the Ku-Klux-Klan, known as a supremacist cult. After the death of his father his mother was sent to a mental hospital which it effected Malcolm, he felt powerless to change his condition. When Malcolm x went to prison it had amazing impact in his life, he read every…

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    Paula Dee Research Paper

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    Of all the Paula Deen Recipes available, can you guess which one gets the most searches online? It’s probably not surprising that the number one favorite, out of all of the Paula Deen recipes to choose from, that the most popular dish is none other than America’s most beloved comfort food, mac and cheese. What you may find surprising is learning there are 54,300 searches for Paula Deen Macaroni and Cheese, every single month! Now to be fair, Paula Deen Macaroni and Cheese actually gets 18,100…

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    In 2013, celebrity chef, Paula Deen, found herself in hot water after being accused of using an offensive racial slur in the past. This revelation emerged during a court proceeding, involving a lawsuit brought against Deen. Lisa T, Jackson, a former Deen restaurant employee, alleged that the chef had consistently used racial slurs and had mistreated employees of other races. During her deposition, Deen admitted to using the slur but denied any malicious intent. In response, Deen’s contract,…

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    Southern Food

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    personality, but she also gives off a sort of home-like and comfortable feeling because of her Southern hospitality. These characteristics of Paula are strongly displayed in her television programs and on her website, which states, “In Paula Deen’s kitchen, no one is a stranger and she likes to keep it that way” (“Paula Deen”). As the author of 14 cookbooks with each selling more than 8,000,000, she has received multiple awards for her traditional home-styled Southern recipes displayed in them…

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