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It Is More Than a Role: POC vs. Popular Culture The misrepresentation of people of color in popular culture has become a cataclysm in our society. Regrettably, the blatant misrepresentation had not received as much cognizance until recent controversies surrounding the 2016 Oscars. The visual of the homogeneous audience that night became a catalyst for awareness. The tension from the issue unveiled how there was still an undercurrent of racism present within the system, and that in turn exposed…

In the book, 50 Great Myth of Popular psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Behavior, it is given many scientific evidences to refute several myths that have penetrated our society. Throughout the book, it is described how these myths have been incorporated into society by the media, which offers biased and exaggerated point of views about a wide range of psychological phenomena. Nevertheless, how about if mainstream science is itself biased against anything that sounds…

Izabel Ramirez Ms. Rodriguez English 3 29 March 2017 Was the Mass Popular Culture beneficial in the 1920s? The 1920s was called the Golden Age of American sports and the development of many cherished inventions, that are still used today. The start of the 1920s was the prime of the year because many people living in America, were chasing their dreams optimistically and reaching for change. However, the Golden Age and it’s generation were criticized and looked down upon for many unethical…

ice-cold can of Pepsi on a hot and sizzling summer day. For over a hundred years, people have been drinking Pepsi. Pepsi-Cola, as it is officially called, was created back in 1898 in New Bern, North Carolina by pharmacist Caleb Bradham. It became so popular in his drug store that he started the official Pepsi-Cola Company in 1902. Today, it is sold and drunken in over 200 countries (Reynolds). Infamous for its rival with Coca-Cola, Pepsi has gained its own rights as it grows in popularity. …

When natural disasters are referenced in pop culture, they rarely carry a connotation other than chaos and catastrophe. As soon as someone hears the term “natural disaster”, his mind quickly jumps to an impactful event that somehow represents sorrow, loss, and disorder. These connotative words are especially helpful to musicians who are struggling to find a universal, relatable way to communicate the feelings and emotions in their lives. For this reason, despite the fact that there have been…

and international teams. Perhaps the most famous soccer tournament is the World Cup. Held every four years, the World Cup is a soccer competition among countries and is one of the most watched events in the world. One of the reasons soccer is so popular is that it really only takes a ball and a flat open area to play. Kids throughout the world will make up…

activities there is to do in the Bahamas. The Bahamas is a vacationers paradise due to its beautiful climate and breathtaking sightseeing in addition to the warm and inviting people of the island. One of the contributing factors to why the Bahamas is so popular is its diverse culture. The Bahamas has a distinctive culture which has grown over the years, with mostly African, with some Britain and American influences to a unique and interesting style of Bahamian self-expression. The Bahamians are…

We are told that ghosts, angels and vampires live only in stories, but these videos will make you question your own eyes and think again. Hoax or real? With popular movies like 'Paranormal Acitivity' and 'The Blair Witch Project' it's no wonder that YouTube is filled with ghost videos and mysterious sightings. Luckily for us, most of the videos are fabricated and total amateur hour. However, there are some than even the most rational people will find it hard to explain. Here, we present ten…

The Life Of Vick Imagine that you had all you ever wanted at the tip of your fingers and everything you ever dreamed of was gone . If you had all the money you ever wanted and everything you ever asked for would you give it all up? Michael Vick was one of the most dominant players that ever stepped foot on the field. Vick’s very first collegiate game as a redshirt freshman he scored three rushing touchdowns in just a quarter of play. In 1999, he lead the Hokies to an undefeated season…

After receiving the topic of this paper I knew there was only one person I wanted to interview. I choose Lola because I have never met anyone who fully embodied her beliefs and culture the ways she does. Besides that, Lola’s culture and childhood were drastically different from my own upbringing, and I was curious to see how different they were. As a Catholic-American who grew up in Mid-West, Lola’s French-Canadian and Jewish heritage offered a window into two cultures I knew little to nothing…