The New Colossus

also helped the upcoming, talented jazz musicians gain a name in the music industry. People made up new dances to keep up with the upbeat music of jazz and ragtime. Dances like the shimmy, turkey trot, buzzard cope, chicken starch, monkey glide, and the bunny hug were inspired from African type of dances (Scott, 2006). Jazz wouldn’t…

a writer, teacher, editor, social activist, community organizer, and "product of the nineteen-sixties spirit" was born in 1939 and died of colon cancer in 1995” (Casmier). Bambara herself would have learned growing up during the 1940s and 1950s in New York City 's Harlem and Bedford-Stuyvesant communities. (Heller)Sylvia gives a sassy narration from a twelve year old on a learning experience that Miss Moore took a few kids from the Harlem ghetto neighborhood on a trip to FAO Swartz in downtown…

captive. The terrifying tales she 's heard of raids and attacks prove to be not as fearful in her eyes as the sharp weapons the Wampanoag carried, and she decides to test the fierce stories of abrasive savages that she has been told during her stay in New England. Although, the Wampanoag later perform actions that alter Mrs. Rowlandson 's preformed…

“Commit your destiny to GOD, be confident in him, and he will act, making your uprightness clear as daylight, and the justice of your cause as the noon” (New Jerusalem Bible Psalms 37:5-6). As talked about in the bible passage, one should commit him or herself to God. Contrarily, Martin Luther stated that faith in God is all that one needs to be saved, and many beliefs of his opposed those of the catholic religion. A fallacy believed by Luther and the followers of his religion was that, one’s…

The flooding of the Caney River has a huge impact on the residents of Bartlesville, including the people who live in CT 5. Transportation routes become inaccessible, which create barriers within neighborhoods, decrease social interactions, and limits availability to jobs, food, and medical and social service agencies. The flood level in Bartlesville is 13 feet, and in1986, there was a historic crest of 27 feet that resulted in a devastating flood that affected the community in various ways.…

The Rosicrucian Fellowship was founded by Max Heindel in 1909 when he wrote and translated German teachings into a book called “The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception” (Heindel). After the new religion began to take off and official place of worship was found in 1911 and the temple was called “The Ecclesia” based on its location, Mount Ecclesia in Oceanside, California. The original purpose of “The Ecclesia” was for spiritual healing, but later turned into a place of worship too. Initially, the…

He comes to the church and thanks Jesus for giving him a new life. And in the past, it was also told that Jesus could perform miracles. This is when he told his disciples to return to the other side by ship and he would stay alone and pray. And when the ship got stuck in the middle of the sea, they saw Jesus…

The title of the album, Amazing Grace, is one of the most famous Christian hymns that almost anyone can recognize and sing in a heartbeat. The hymn embraces a linkage to America’s religious culture and motto of “In God We Trust.” Thus, having “Amazing Grace” as part of the 33 1/3 series of books is not a surprise. Although the title of the album is familiar to most people, not many would be able to recognize its powerful history and impact behind the lyrics. Aaron Cohen, the author of Aretha…

concubines that cost him his kingdom and temple once he dies. Rehoboam and Jeroboam fight over the kingdom of Israel. Rehoboam oppresses the people with whips and heavy taxation which forces a rebellion so he flees the city. Whereas, Jeroboam is made the new king over Israel and Rehoboam is made ruler over…

have someone to share his struggles and trials with. If Paraclete journeys with Christian, he can also keep Christian from accepting poor company such as Worldly-wise and Pliable. Since his family refused to join Christian, his aid will become his new family until they reach the Celestial City. Paraclete is an ideal, loyal traveling companion for Christian who will protect and encourage…