Martin Luther King, Jr. In American history, Martin Luther King Jr. was an activist, a clergyman, and a leader. Martin Luther King Jr. had a significant role to play in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. In his work as a civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr. used a nonviolent approach that he had with dealing with matters. Most importantly, Martin Luther King Jr delivered the famous motivational speech: “I had a Dream.” Today, he is a national icon in the progressive history of the United States of America. MLK cemented his place in American history from the role that he played in the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr put in the effort to ensure equality and the championing of civil rights regardless of the differences in race (Ling 912). From his immense influence, light and publicity could be shed on principal civil rights activities. Many other figures in American history also championed civil rights. However, the approach that Martin Luther King Jr took is what sets him aside from the rest of them. By employing this approach, MLK…
Vargas story Vargas wrote this story, which is characterized by mistrust caused by the grand narrative, which is enlightenment, emancipation, Marxist, and progress since these forms an important part when it came to modernity. The function of descriptive narrative is to lose its functors, the hero, its dangers, its goals, and its voyages, and these results to the cloud of a narrative language. The mastery narrative is a cultural narrative that explains as well as ordering knowledge together with experience. In the book Vargas remembers the conversion he watched at PBS, the transformation was an interview between Bill Moyers as he interviewed Toni Morrison on the issue of “The bluest Eye ” Morris told him. ” The mastery narrative is whatever ideological script that is being imposed by the people in authority on everybody else. The master fiction. History. It has a certain point of view ‘’ (Reale, 174). Money was wasted while funding non-profitable Journalism, civic media, and storytelling. They visited the museum, which should be for an epic retelling of the history of America. He sees the mastery…
Challenges Faced by African American Male Teens Since time immemorial, African American male teenagers have reported they endured untold challenges as compared to their white counterparts. This is because racism has hitherto continued to be a thorn in the flesh even after there have been a plethora of concerted efforts to root it out from contemporary society. Teenage is the age when most children experience tremendous transformations physically and emotionally, and it is correct to term it as a sensitive period in one’s self-development. The United States of America is composed of a bulk of the African Americans, and it registers most cases of maltreatment, especially among the Black community. Although the ascension of Barack Obama into power as the 44th President of the United States was perceived as a remarkable step towards the complete eradication of racism and other related affliction against the Black, the vice has hitherto remained intact despite the efforts initiated to mitigate it. The chances are that the trend of racism has been augmented, especially in the current administration of President Donald Trump. As some…
Our History Lies within Our Libraries The age of technology has come with different consequences not just on the economy, politics, religion, and educational institutions but also the library. Technological use has been embraced by various industries and its growth exponential thus affecting the way of life today. It is also shaping the way we see the future. The only institution connecting us and our past is the library. The library holds a lot of information from the past to the present that helps in making decisions as far as other industries are concerned. In the book ‘The Library’, Susan Orlean addresses this topic by focusing on the story of the Los Angeles Public Library burning down, and it is an eye-opener. She asserts that the biggest lesson learned from inferno is the significant role played by the libraries in our lives (Orlean, 74). She also highlighted the evolution of libraries in the United States and the world. Technology has exponentially advanced with time, leading to ignoring the benefits of libraries. Public libraries offer free educational resources to the…
The Success of Korean Pop Music Introduction Ove the past decade, the popularity of Korean culture through popular music has achieved huge success. The continued rise in popularity is a process that continues to receive international attention. In 2012, PSY attracted the whole world with his famous song ‘Gangnam Style.’ The singer and songwriter recorded over 2.5 billion views on YouTube, making the song the most viewed on the music streaming site. However, the Korean Pop (K-Pop) was already successful long before PSY’s ‘Gangnam Style.’ The music culture attracted huge crowds in Japan, Singapore, and other nations across South-Eastern Asia since the early 2000s. Since the early 2010s, K-Pop has been establishing international marks in Asia, the Middle East, and the rest of the world. The Korean wave, also known as Hallyu, is responsible for the popularity of pop culture in the region. The advancement of media technologies and support from the Korean government has been essential in the growth of K-Pop. In addition, globalization, cross-cultural relationships, and Korean diaspora are notable factors behind the success of this music culture.…
Cultural Heritages of a Community Cultural heritage refers to the legacy obtained from the intangible characteristics of a particular group of people or their physical artifacts. Most often, the legacy is inherited from past generations. Cultural heritage can be in the form of artefacts (documents or books), built environment (landscape, agricultural heritage), natural environment (buildings). Therefore, people in the given community identify with the given elements and attain some level of pride being part of them. Cultural heritages are often protected as a show of gratefulness to past generations, which did their best to ensure that they survive to date (Barthel-Bouchier, 2016). Furthermore, the protection is often aimed at enabling future generations as well to benefit from cultural heritage. In the end, a positive chain is developed around the elements which give people in the community something to be happy about. In my home community of Cobb County, Georgia, I identify the following cultural heritage; William Root House Museum & Garden, Green Plantation, Leonidas Polk Monument and the Museum of History and Holocaust Education. The narrative aims to describe cultural…
The Top Four Most Important Cultural Heritages of a Community A cultural heritage means the legacy obtained from the intangible characteristics of a particular group of people or their physical artifacts. Most often, the legacy is inherited from past generations. Therefore, people in the given community identify with the given elements and attain some level of pride being part of them. Cultural heritages are often protected as a show of gratefulness to past generations, which did their best to ensure that they survive to date (Barthel-Bouchier, 2016). Further, the protection is often aimed at enabling future generations to also benefit from them. In the end, a positive chain is developed around the elements which give all people in the community something to be happy about. In my home community of Cobb County, Georgia, I identify the following a cultural heritages; William Root House Museum & Garden, Green Plantation, Leonidas Polk Monument and the Museum of History and Holocaust Education. The narrative aims to describe cultural heritage and to show how they make to make the community unique. Discussion William Root…
News Article What is the essence of this article? The article highlights the plight of the inhabitants of the Portuguese Bend neighborhood on the damages incurred following a landslide in the area. It also helps identify a possible cause for the landslide that resulted in the damages. What is the scientific basis for the homeowners’ suit? Arbanas & Dugonjic (2010) studied the increase in landslides due to highway construction. They concluded that the risk was dependent on slope conditions, and in a geographically unstable region, the risk was higher. The weight exerted by the road, as well as the strain inflicted on the landmass during the construction, increases the instability making the region more susceptible to landslides. What information is required to evaluate the scientific basis of this lawsuit? Information on the geometry of the region is crucial, the soil composition and structure, and hydrogeological factors should be evaluated. Part II. Landslide What are natural conditions in this area conducive to landslides? The region is hilly with both gentle and steep slopes, with terraces that arise from the…
The Medieval Art Period Introduction The term medieval id borrowed from the Latin language. It merely means the middle “ages.” The term middle age and the period that it lasts is decided by the renaissance period. Many historians would ask, which middle-age is termed as the medieval period. (Delahoyde)Middle-age is commonly referred to as the medieval age. This is the period that was in between the classical period up to the beginning of the renaissance. Depicted below are the discussion of how art grew during this medieval period and a reflection of whether the medieval period was a period of artistic development or decline. The art period in the medieval era begins from the time the Roman Empire collapsed, which is 300AD, and it was ended by the beginning of the renaissance period in 1400 AD. (Delahoyde) During the medieval period, as the new things continue to replace old items, art continues to evolve in this medieval period. Classical Mythology, the subjects of the Bible and the Dogma of the church grew during this period. The medieval period has three…
Start planning your historical tour of Costa Rica: Best Historical Sites to Visit A historical tour of Costa Rica exposes you a wide assortment of wonders of nature. While the ruins tell the story of previously sturdy architectural buildings, the parks and monuments preserve the rich history of the Latin America country. The warm locals are willing to walk you around and help you uncover numerous hidden gems. Walkthrough the cool rainforests and hear intriguing stories about this historic site. What makes Costa Rica a Great Destination for History Lovers? Volcano eruptions and severe earthquakes left incredible historical sites of Costa Rica. As you explore the ruins, you’ll learn about age-old traditions and the culture of the natives. The monuments tell volumes about the architectural touch of yesteryears. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you marvel at the rich history. The best historical sites in Costa Rica to visit Although the volcanos threatened to bring down most of the towns, there’s still a lot left for guests to enjoy. Journey back through time when you visit these Costa Rica historical sites.…