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In his book “The Dumbest Generation”, Mark Bauerlein, a social critic and professor, explains his stance regarding the Millennials. Bauerlein claims that students in the last ten years have two major differences compared to previous generations: declined reading habits and declined general knowledge. Bauerlein states these differences, but he fails to clarify the meaning of ‘general knowledge’ and how it is measured. While individuals under the age of thirty aren’t the least intelligent…

Malcolm X was a revolutionary leader with many followers behind him. Malcolm X influenced/inspired many African Americans to stand up for themselves and do whatever is necessary for their rights as human beings. But with enough motivation Huey Newton and Bobby Seale took Malcolm's words and brought them to action by creating the Black Panther Party. The Black Panther Party was founded in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. The Black Panther Party was based on ideas such as black nationalism, a…

The millennial generation is one that began in the 1980s with the first of millennials reaching young adulthood around the year 2000. Although Millennials are said to be more open minded, confident, and accepting they are also commonly described as self-absorbed, unrealistic and materialistic, lazy individuals who lead unstable lives and tend to jump from job to job. In “Clichés, Anyone?”, published on May 8th, 1998 in The Boston Globe, James Isaacs essentially writes a piece that mocks the…

interesting perspective on this, as the multiple ideological sections within the movement reveal the effectiveness of different strategies. These range from the nonviolent followers of Dr. Martin Luther King, to the more balanced supporters of Malcolm X and Elijah Mohammed, to the significantly more violent Huey Newton and the Black Panther Party. The different approaches of the groups shows the influence of violence,revealing its use both by and against the activists and the ultimate effects in…

“As I look down upon this massive gathering I see success. What is our birth creed,” asked the octopus on Bodabwoopi’s arm. Its voice boomed from speakers attached to the unimaginably tall poles that held the tent up. “Laugh, kill, recruit, and feed,” the clowns all answered as I climbed up the scaffold. “That’s right. Above all else make them laugh. Happy food is more delicious. Why then do we kill,” it questioned. “Unhappy food is distasteful and unfit for our lord,” they all answered.…

Turner Syndrome “Turner syndrome is a medical disorder that affects about a in every 2,500 girls.” Says Teens Health. Many people today are effected by genetic diseases, “a genetic disease is a disease that is caused by an abnormality in an individual’s DNA.” says Genetic Science Learning Center. A genetic disorder is not inherited but instead caused by a mutations in an individual’s DNA. These diseases shape who people are and affect them and the people around them their whole lives. There…

spite the differences of time periods they lived in, had a lot in common. Malcolm X was an important figure to the people of Islam, a national leader to a movement that later lead to his demise. In correspondence, Julius Caesar came from royal and noble backgrounds. He arose to a be a great empire of Rome, but Julius Caesar was a greedy man that only wanted power for himself, which lead to his downfall. Malcolm X had a troubled life before he became inspirational, and Julius Caesar came from…

Malcolm X the Revolutionary Have you ever been discriminated against? Well Malcolm x was, and to the tenth power, but he fought through it. Growing up in segregated America Malcolm x was very outspoken which most of the time got him in trouble. Being a witty conversationalist made him popular but being persuasive and adamant in his slightly criminal ways mad him a revolutionary. Your probably wondering where Malcolm x got his personality. Well it’s all in how he was raised. His mother was…

“The Ballot or the Bullet” was written by Malcolm X, on April 3, 1964 in Cleveland Ohio. His purpose is to inform readers that blacks or “Negros” are being unfairly treated. The government is not doing any good for anyone but themselves. Malcolm gets the audience worked up with words like “catch hell, anti- exploitation, anti- degradation, and Southern cracker.” He is angry and indignant about how he is being treated. Malcolm’s intent is to expose the unfair treatment blacks are receiving and…

Nichelle Pace has made a successful career for herself in the communications industry, by finding underserviced niches in the market and catering to their needs. She studied radio, TV, and film at Temple University, and never thought her career would take her to new heights, such as speaking in front of an audience of 200 people in Hong Kong. Nichelle has grown her career from production to a Social Media Account Supervisor for Slice Communications, in addition to creating her own website…