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Kara Walker: Kara likes to make art work based on the illusion of past events, and the illusion it is only about one time in history. She likes to make silhouettes because it leads to avoidance of the subject. She first wanted to be an artist when she watched her dad draw when she was three. She likes to make art based on the hardships of her own life. She was also inspired by the book “Gone with the Wind”. She claims most of her pieces are based on exchanges of power and racism. I think this…

George Alvin Wiley (1931-1973) Background Information George Alvin Wiley is best known for creating the first national organization of welfare recipients. He was born on February 26, 1931, Bayonne, New Jersey. One of six children to William Daniel Wiley and Olive (Thomas) Wiley. Shortly the family moved to Warwick, Rhode Island, a white suburb of Providence. Wiley’s, father was working to support his family, but he was a political activist by running a newspaper for the black communities and…

“They throw the ball I hit it. They hit the ball I catch it.” By Willie Mays.I won’t tell you every crook and cranny of Willie’s life story but I am going to tell you some things that I’ve found are the most interesting about him and his career, for example his parents and his mentors and achievements.You may or may not know who he person is but let me tell you he is a role model for many to-be baseball players and in fact he has even been in the Hall of Fame. He has accomplished many things in…

A Soldier’s Choice As I walk upon the bloodstained snow, I have to decide whether to die with pride or to live with shame. Several men are ill and dying. The lack of food stabs our stomachs as we march through the snow. My boots have worn thin. Valley Forge has become a dreadful place. But remembering why I am here is the only thing that keeps me going. A few reasons why I am going to re-enlist are the need for soldiers, my pride and the cause, and my family. America will march on.…

Since my childhood, my father 's inspirational recounts as a cardiologist have captured my heart and my interest. While some have tried to sway me from becoming a doctor by noting the grim specter of health care reform looming overhead, I have found myself eager to participate in the public health care debate for the very same reasons I am drawn to enter the medical profession itself. In addressing society 's urgent need for a more efficient and equitable health care system, health care reform…

In August, Howe's soldiers framed Washington’s troops at Long Island; Washington then was compelled to clear the British from New York. Pushed over the Delaware River, Washington battle back with a startling catch in Trenton, New Jersey, on the night of December 25 and had triumphed over at Princeton to restore the radicals' hailing trusts before making winter quarters within Morristown. Howe's turn had left Burgoyne's prepared power uncovered close New York, Saratoga…

Have you had an inspirational person in your life. Someone who has ever helped you to do things you wouldn’t do well or start something but your too scared to do it. Mother Jones and Harriet Tubman are two of the most inspirational people that did do something for the greater good two women that inspired many people and gave hope.Mother Jones was a woman that saw after the children working in the mills saw the conditions and wanted to help the children so she organized a march and went straight…

Introduction: The American Revolution, fought between 1775 and 1783, was the tussle by which the Colonies of North America acquired independence from Great Britain to develop into the United States of America. The war was successful because of the efforts of key leaders in the revolution. Having a broad historical understanding of these leaders is essential in understanding the reasons for the accomplishments of the war, so that educated conclusions can be constructed about the past; so that we…

Bassetti, Chiara. “Male Dancing Body, Stigma and Normalizing Processes. Playing with (Bodily) Signifieds/ers of Masculinity.” Sociological and Anthropological Research. Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technology, Department of Sociology and Social Research. University of Trento. 20 Jan. 2014. Web. 26 Oct. 2015. Bassetti explains that there are certain stereotypes that are placed on man dancers. His article examines, how can the idea of males dancing be socially normalized. During his 3…

Alexander Hamilton attributes to The United States of America Hamilton works for the America can be forgot at times and seeing not as amazing as they truly are. He did amazing things for the beginning of America that are still be using today. Alexander's upbringing wasn't easy but it gave him the drive to exceeded as much as possible through his works as a political scientist, government official, journalist, military leader, economist, and lawyer. He affected the creation of America in…