This was a great post because I learned a lot about the Septima Poinsette Clark. I learned that she was an African American educator who was fired as a teacher because of her role to change segregation laws so black students could be taught by black teachers. I learned she developed workshops for reading and writing to help African Americans gain civil rights to vote.
The story “Tumba,” by Mira Canion, is about a boy named Alex, who lives in Ciudad, Mexico. He is very nervous about the upcoming holiday, Dia de los Muertos because his Abuela speaks to spirits, which come out during Dia de los Muertos. The story follows him and his friend, David, as they explore the Day of the Dead traditions and even meet some of the ghosts his abuela talks to. Alex es inteligente y simpático. Le gusta arte. David es Alex’s amigo. Él es atlética y paciente. Le gustan deportes. Alex’s Abuela es reservada y misteriosa. Le gusta música. Alex’s hermana, Nora, es atrevida y sociable. Le gusta sus amigos. Sergio es cruel y agresivo, no le gusta Alex.
Overall, I feel enlightened by the new information and history I have learned in the past few months and at the museum. I can now embrace and express my Chicano background, knowing my history and make sure we don’t take anything for granted.
Tacitus is a Roman contemporary historian who lived approximately during the period 54 A. D. and died after 117. He is well known for his writings of "Annals" and the "Histories," which "covered the history of Rome from the death of Augustus to A. D. 96." Among his fellow historians, he is praised for his unbiased opinions and fairness of judgements. His work, Germania, comprises of his understanding of the Germanic people. Throughout the work, Tacitus describes their values, warfare and weaponry, religion, agriculture, leadership and government, and gender relations within their society. Although Tacitus's respect for the German tribes is perceived when he discusses monogamy in the German society,
...ompared to Martin Luther King Jr. for being a great leader. From his amazing persuasion, he changed people’s thoughts and opened their minds. His legacy remains still today, influencing many young and old hearts in all orientations.
I'm going to start tonight by talking a little bit about public accountability. Over the past month, Lucille Kring and Kris Murray have lambasted my parents and me for criticizing them in front of the crowd in this room and those listening at home.
Your response to the chapter “Pregnant Embodiment: Subjectivity and Alienation” by Young (1984) was very interesting. Especially how you have described the situation of the woman in the second paragraph.
For Black History month I chose to write about Rosa Parks. I chose to write about her because she inspired me to stand up for myself and not let anyone push me around. Rosa Parks is one of my biggest roll models because of her courage to not give up her seat, even though she knew the consequences.
This event is about: Oliver Brown, a father who wanted the best for his daughter education, Harry Briggs Jr, a student that was tired of getting to school late and dirty because the whites school bus would splash them, Dorothy E. Davis, another student who was tired of sitting up in class because the whites had all the chairs, Francis B. Gabhart . They were all complaining about how African American adults and kids were not treated the same way as White People were treated even after coming out slavery. White people had the opportunity to go to school, ride in buses sit down during class. While black people did not have that chance; and if they did they would sent more time clean
It is my hope that you had an awesome week. Your post was very interesting to me, especially the fact about the Native and the people that lives alone the border that has the belief of not wanting vaccinations, to prevent an epidemic. According to the CDC "experts aren't sure exactly why, but reasons that these populations are at high risk of flu complications could include social and economic factors that often result in reduced access to health care and crowded living conditions. This was very eye opening to me , could it be that some do not trust medical staff or just the lack of effective communication? Great post, good luck luck on the midterms exams .
Callosobruchus maculatus, traditionally a beetle found commonly over all over parts of Europe and Asia, but is most commonly known for its appearance in labrotaory sciences. C. maculatus is most wide;y sued for ex[eriments due to its reproductivity feauture. Although, with this type of beetle, their reproductive physiology differs betwwen aspects. However, if they are exposed significantly they can reach a stress peak which can lead to mortality. According to a study, performed by various scientists, they found out that be if poked enough these organism reached a level so large that is possible for those traits to be passed to their offspring. The research cocluded that after multiple female mating, there was significant genetic variation of
I enjoyed “Empathy: What We Need Now,” it had a good amount of ethos. She seemed qualified to be talking about the subject matter. She also cited Martin Luther King Jr. Jeremy Rifkin, and Dave Eggers. It was longer of an essay compared to the other essays read this week; however the way it was written made it go by fast. The introduction and conclusion were both set apart from the rest of the essay; at first I didn’t like that, but once I finished reading it I realized that that is why the essay went by so
...s speech made an immense impact on the injustices of segregation and discrimination against people.
I chose to right about The Civil Rights Movemoent in the United States and about two important figures who contributed in this movement: Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. I chose this topic because of the importance of the equality in the human societies which has to be the foundation stone of every civilized society.
Last but not least, the challenging part of this week’s assignments was the discussion forum. First I struggled to comprehend the questions, but after reading it over and over and searching on the internet for similar questions, I somewhat understood the questions. Then I drafted the answer and posted, and I was also excited to see others posts too. By going through my peer’s posts, I learned a great deal in approaches to the questions. Some of the answers were very interesting and detailed. The feedback that I received from my peers made me think about the questions as well which was
The interviewee started by sharing some new events she would never forget. Obama’s presidency, the civil rights movement, and the assignation of John F. Kennedy were news significant events mentioned. The Obama presidency is a news event that impacted her personally. She was alive when discrimination and segregation