Wu-Tang Clan

know Wu-Tang Clan member, U-God AKA Golden Arms AKA Universal-God, AKA Lamont Jody Hawkins. These words ring true as the Wu-Tang Clan remains known as one of the most influential rap groups ever. However this isn’t just about “hip-hop” it’s about the “nation”. Thats right, the United States of America. The similarities between the Wu-Tang Clan and the United States of America reveals the power of the group and how it leads to success beyond the individual. Long before the Wu-Tang Clan was even a glint in RZA’s eye; The United States were neither united nor were they states. They were simply 13 colonies that wanted nothing to do with each other. The only thing they really had in common was location and a distaste for the acts of the British. These acts, the Stamp Act, The Quartering Act and The Quebec Act to name a few, were inhibiting the success of the…

A genius in the rap world, to say the least, Tupac Shakur has always been one of the most talked about artists of all times. In fact, you don’t need to be a fan of rap to feel overwhelming emotions triggered by Tupac’s songs. Born as Lesane Parish Crooks, Tupac left the world way too soon. He was shot and killed in September of 1996. There is a reason Tupac still holds a place in everyone’s heart. He was the epitome of perfection when it came to passing on a message through songs. Not only was…

Driving Down Bay Road It’s just twenty-seven minutes away. It’s seven minutes to Rohan’s house, ten minutes to Aditi and Aanya’s house, and then ten minutes to Crescent Ridge. My brother is driving and I’m sitting in the passenger seat. Aanya is sitting in a car seat right behind my brother and Rohan is sitting behind me. Aditi is sitting in the middle. My brother, my cousins, and I really want some ice cream. Sasha is playing his loud rap music like Chance the Rapper, Big Sean, and Tupac…

Comes up to the missionary saying that “he would not do any harm to him if he were to just go back to his house and leave us alone… but this shrine which he built must be destroyed. We shall no longer allow it in our midst. I t has bred untold abominations and we have to come to put an end to it.” (Achebe, 176) This is showing that the people judged and disliked the white men pretty much because of the past and what has happened. In though Mr. Brown seem to start to build some…

They had dug holes, so that the temperature will stay consistent. They were musty, and dank, but Grayson choose to give it no mind. Of course clans lived all together all over the land. Grayson rubbed the sleep out of his eyes and walked out of his hole. He went to the center of the camp, but saw nobody. At first he thought that they were still sleeping, but as he went to hole after hole, he knew that they weren’t there anymore. He ran to edge of the forest that the fanatics reside in, and saw…

There are several other short passages that support the idea that the relationship between Okonkwo and Nwoye has deteriorated. Okonkwo was a typical man in the tribe. He often asked himself how he ended up with a son like Nwoye. “Okonkwo’s first son, Nwoye, was then twelve years old but was already causing his father great anxiety for his incipient laziness. At any rate, that was how it looked to his father, and he sought to correct him by constant nagging and beating ( 13-14).” Okonkwo…

violations of the clan rules will lead to immediate termination of "Clan membership". Only the "supreme leader" and/or "Asian Council" may modify, and/or abolish this agreement. The "Supreme Leader" and the "Asian Council" reserves the right to do action such as, but aren't limited to: altering, giving exceptions, and terminating "Clan Membership" at ANY POINT IN TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL "Clan Members" must follow this document and acknowledge it, regardless of rank or other factors. The terms…

John MacDonald was the son of Alexander MacDonald of Genaladal and Margaret MacDonald of Scotland; John had three siblings Donald, a younger brother, and sisters Helen and Peggy. John, his brother and sisters went to St. John’s Island in May of 1772 aboard the Alexander bringing with them 210 settlers. Things would get harder for the MacDonald’s, John and Donald went off to war leaving Helen in charge of their estate. The situation on St. John’s Island would only become worse with proprietors…

1. The feather that Takeo is shown came from which bird? The feather came from the Houou. 2. What colour is the Houou feather? The Houou feather is white with a red tip. 3. Whose head is brought to Takeo in Terayama? It’s Ichiro’s head. 4. To what does Makoto compare the farmers in Takeo’s army? Makoto compares the farmers to an ogre. 5. Why did Jo-an go to the temple? Jo-an went to temple to warn Takeo about the Otori’s army. 6.What does the Houou represent? The Houou represents peace and…

Cole Conte Art 368 Japanese Art Fall 2017 Due Friday, October 13th The Tale of Genji is Murasaki Shikibu’s 11th century masterpiece, this piece is considered as the world's first novel and first defining illustrative story. The illustrative story of Genji gives us a glimpse of the Heian era of Japanese’ art style, along with the actual ongoings of the empress’s entourage during the time. The book is composed of 54 chapters, the actual Genji Monogatari Emaki, commonly called the Tale of Genji…