...Yuhan Wang Reform’s Dinner Party Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman, a black woman who was born as a slave in Maryland's Dorchester County around 1820. She began to work as a house servant when she at five or six. Harriet Tubman has believed as the Moses by other slaves and the “General Tubman” during the civil war. Harriet Tubman viewed that the American society of slavery as a thing that need to have people stand up and against to it, she uses her whole life try to become one of those people, no matter how hard to achieve, she never gives up. Because of her horrible memories from her childhood, she knows how cruel that white people treat their slaves. Even thou Harriet Tubman already successfully escaped, but she chooses to come back and help other slaves to get their freedom. Because of her hated about the slavery, the only goal she makes in her life is to gain more rights for blacks in this country. The methods she used to free the slaves was to join the Underground Railroad and led hundreds of slaves to the North and Canada to get their freedom. Tubman also served as a scout, spy and nurse during the Civil War; she gives hopes for black people to join the army to against slavery.Harriet Tubman successfully leads an armed expedition in the war and guided the Combahee River Raid, which liberated more than 700 slaves in The South Carolina. Harriet Tubman has a substantial impact on American society, the ultimate effect she did was after the Civil War, she returned to Auburn, New...
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...celebrate his birthday on February 14th. Frederick lived on a plantation, with his expected father as the plantation owner and his mother passing away by the time he was 10. He got sent to live with Hugh Auld in Baltimore, and there Mrs. Auld taught Douglass to read and write and help him to become the intellect he was. It was through reading that he developed his ideas about slavery and other social issues. He escaped slavery on his third attempt, after two unsuccessful ones. He escaped up to New York with love interest Anna Murray, to a thriving black community. There, he was urged by William Lloyd Garrison to speak publicly for anti-slavery. Frederick accepted the challenge, but wasn’t always successful. Sometimes he would get mobbed. Douglass did go on to have success in his speakings about civil issues, and even got on the ballot for United States Vice President. Douglass wrote his autobiography, which helped spread the evils of slavery. He was very successful in his life, up to his death in...
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...Why Do We Act Heroically? We all have the capacity and strength to be heroes. Going back years and years, society has maintained to set expectations and standards for a hero; a person with abnormal abilities. We’ve all been taught to believe what’s on tv since childhood, giving us a different point of view on life. For example, thinking it is all fake because it’s exactly what we want for life to be like, to become our fantasy. In a way, we all grow out of that thought as we get older and mature but it has also just been a way to kill our dreams. But, as you’ve most likely heard, not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes, our hero might be someone we never thought had existed or sometimes it’s somebody who we acknowledge the presence of on a daily basis. Truth is, a hero is simply...
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...From American slavery in the 1850s to gay marriage in the 21st century, the debate for equal rights seems to never quite go away. People like Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., or even more recently, Malala, each have made an impact on equal rights. In this cartoon by Tom Stiglich, Bruce Jenner is the one making an impact on equal rights for the LGBT community. As Jenner was once an Olympic runner himself, he seems to be depicted as one in this illustration. Jenner is running towards the finish line alongside a woman, who remains unknown. Through carefully selected word choices and powerful facial expressions, these two runners communicate that some type of victory has been won. What is most significant in this cartoon is what lies...
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...The phenomenon of slavery in America eventually evolved to such an extreme extent that the institution and its aftermath created many years of discrimination and the dramatic split of social classes. Although America thrived economically due to slave labor when it was established, without the Abolitionist Movement, it is unlikely that individuals in our society would have the equal rights and freedoms that they enjoy today. From the 1600’s to the 1800’s, the original intention of slavery was to build economic prosperity for the new nation; however, the abuse that slaves endured eventually transformed slavery into America's greatest nightmare. Previously, in 1619, in America, slavery first began when 20 African slaves were put aboard a Dutch...
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...They’re struggle finally paid off as the 13th amendment had taken place but the racial prejudice and segregation did not end. impact of slavery and racial exploitation still left an impact after the amendment to present day. Although enslavement was ban through government ruling the impact of slavery and racially exploitation caused pain, hatred, and trauma still existed upon our world today. the African and African Americans were not slaves yet they still felt the pressure of prejudice, racism and oppression as the decades passed. poor treatment and segregation was an everyday concept since the birth of the 13th amendment. Most were banned from specific public, areas, school, buildings, employment even restrooms. The hatred and oppression they recited where truly gruesome as lynching and wrongful accusation and imprisoning was a common occurrence. Most lynchings were like an event gathering where they would chant and yell with excitement...
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...is able to enhance your own perspective on life, but Ms. Burton’s book did just that. The story, Ms. Burton’s story, give reader’s a major glimpse into the life of a woman suffering from her unearned disadvantages and the consequences that are tied to those disadvantages. The beginning of the story starts with Susan, Ms. Burton’s former self, and takes the reader’s on a journey through Susan’s life full of hardships from growing up in a crime-ridden neighborhood, to her introduction to crack cocaine. As the book moves forward, Susan’s story evolves into a bigger story that is connected to multiple social problems such as poverty, abuse, and racial discrimination in the justice system....
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...his soul changing and spiritual beliefs of all men and women should be created equal. The institution of slavery scarred him so deeply that he decided to dedicate his powers of speech and prose to fighting it. In this paper it will include discussions on Frederick Douglass's early life childhood, the struggles he overcame to became a successor his motives and morals, the impact he had on the civil war, his achievements, and the legacy that went on within his name. Frederick Douglass was born as Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey and was a slave from Talbot County, Maryland. His date of birth varied because slaves couldn't keep records, in result Frederick adopted February 14 as his birthday because his mother Harriet Bailey used to call him her "little valentine".(Douglass, (1885). When he was only an infant, he was separated from his mother, and she subsequently died when he was about seven years old. He then lived with his grandmother, Betty Bailey. His father remains unknown. Douglass had stated that his father was a white man, possibly his owner, Aaron Anthony, but later he stated that he did not know his father's identity (Douglass, (1885). At the age of seven, Douglass was separated from his grandmother and was moved to where Aaron Anthony worked as an overseer at the Wye House Plantation. When Aaron passed away, he was given to Lucretia Auld,...
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...Women Breadwinners By: Arcelia Orozco-Medina MGMT 358 – Culture & Gender Issues in Management Dr. Dolores Olson August 7, 2013 Women of Yesteryear The traditional women has always been portrayed as the home caretaker, but was this always the case. We can look into centuries of history and see women of different eras and of different ethnic backgrounds, were they a picture of the traditional woman? Let’s look at some examples; let’s turn back the clock to Egyptian times. During the 15th Century B.C. there was Hatshepsut a women of political power promoting trade and arts. It wasn’t until a later times that she received the title of Pharaoh, Queen of Egypt. She was also one of the first known finding in Egyptian history. We follow with the most famous and ambitious of all, Cleopatra. She is mostly know for her struggles to win the crown and keep her country free among other things. She was with Julius Caesar, Roman general bearing him a son. Additionally she won the protection of Rome through an affair with Mark Anthony, and had three children with him. A lesser-known fact is that Cleopatra was highly educated and possessed an impressive intellect, being a student of philosophy and international relations We move now to the Victorian times and start off with Joan of Arc. Joan came from a peasant family, became a French heroine by leading the army of Charles VII. She captured and put on trial for witchcraft...
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...Through references to Harriet Tubman, Nat Turner, and other renowned activists and leaders, Coates develops his memoir’s theme of institutionalized oppression through racism. Coates speaks of Malcom X’s idea that it is “human for the enslaved to hate the enslaver, natural as Prometheus hating the birds,” in a manner that is quite similar to Firdaus speaking about those who oppressed her. Malcom X’s reference to the myth of Prometheus strengthens Coates’ notion through its gruesome nature. After wronging the Titans, Prometheus was sentenced to being chained to a mountain where birds would pick at his organs for all of eternity. However, Coates utilizes this point to further the impact of his next quote selection. He proceeds to reference Matthew 5:39 in the Christian bible, which states: “If someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn them the other cheek also.” Malcom X, however, refused to turn away when he felt as though he hand been wronged, simply because of the color of his skin. Coates states that he “would not be your morality.” Instead, he found power in himself, while imprisoned, that encouraged Coates to “wield the same power…act as through [his] body were [his own].” Through refusing to show humility, Malcom X focused the attention on what was wrong. He would not allow himself to be trampled, as he did not believe in pacifism after violence had already broken out. Specifically, he “was unconcerned...
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...Throughout history slavery has been put in the spotlight. Whether it be positive or negative, slavery was at the forefront of an economy President Abraham Lincoln, in his second inaugural address said this, “One-eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but localized in the sourthern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was somehow the cause of the war.” Was the civil war really about the freedom of slavery? Or was there an underlying reason for the Civil War? Before the Civil War began, we see the life of one young African American slave, Celia, a fourteen year old girl. Celia was bought by a man named Robert Newsom who had the mindset to make her his mistress, when he initially bought her. Throughout Celia’s life on the plantation, she was sexually abused, and gave birth to three children. George a slave himself, convinced Celia to confront Newsom about his abuse towards her. Since Celia was in love with George, she agreed. When Newsom came to her cabin intent on having sex with her, she resisted his advances, and has he counted to advance towards her, Celia began striking Newsom across the head until he was done. To help cover up her crime, she burned him in her fireplace, and had Newsom’s grandson to get rid of his ashes. When his daughter’s discovered he was missing they sent a search team to look for him, finally Newsoms neighbor figured out that Celia...
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...African Americans Heroes Shawn Okelley Taylor COM/150 04/28/2013 Lee Eubanks Who is a Hero? African American heroes have a great impact in our society and are often not recognized for their great achievements. What kind of life did they lead? What was some of the problems they faced? And what did they do to make them well known. So, What does define a Hero and Heroism in today’s society? Black History month has often spoken upon famous African-Americans such as Martin Luther King Jr., Booker T. Washington, Harriet Tubman and George Washington Carver. Those legendary figures are certainly worth celebrating, yet there have been many other African-American men and women who achieved significant milestones for their race, and made significant contributions to society, but get little attention today. Such people as: Hattie McDaniel, Guion Bluford, Edward Bouchet, Fritz Pollard, Oscar Micheaux, Madam C.J. Walker and James “Cool Papa” Bell. Hattie McDaniel was actually the first black person to win an Oscar in 1940. Halle Berry who is well known made headlines in 2002 when she became the first African American to win an Academy Award for best actress, for her role in Monster’s Ball. McDaniel’s Oscar winning performance was as the character Mammy in gone with the Wind she was also regarded as the first Africa American to sing on the radio in the United States. McDaniel has two stars on the Hollywood walk of Fame honoring both her singing and film careers....
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...What led up to the assassination of a man and his impact after. Medgar Evers a man born on July 2, 1925 and died on June 12, 1963, was a civil rights activist in Mississippi. His full name was Medgar Wiley Evers and lived in Mississippi who grew up in a farming family in Decatur Mississippi. In 1943 Medgar Evers was drafted into the American Army to fight in World War II in France and Germany. In 1946 Medgar Evers received honorable discharge. Later on in his life he would become a Civil Rights Activist who would fight to end injustice. Medgar Evers took a stand for an end to racial injustice by becoming one of the first blacks to apply for admission to the University of Mississippi Law School, helped integrate “Ole Miss.”, and was NAACP’s first field...
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...Professional Roles and Values Melissa Hurst WGU Professional Roles and Values RUP1 Professional Roles and Values INTRODUCTION Nursing is not just simply going to school and passing the NCLEX. It truly is an experience like no other, filled with lifelong learning that continues far past the classroom. Nurses learn not only from their classroom and clinical experience, but also from past experiences and even our earliest predecessors. Although at times it can be very hectic and challenging, it is equally as fulfilling and rewarding. Nursing qualities include eagerness to learn, a kind and caring attitude, compassion, empathy, integrity, ability to embrace diversity, self-awareness, ability to be a good listener and communicator, respectful, and a professional demeanor. A nurse must also be prepared to meet not only the academic aspects of nursing, but also physical and emotional aspects. It is important for nurses to be a team player, and possess the ability to collaborate and work well with other. The nurse must be able to leave his or her personal feelings at the door when their shift begins, and take care of all people equally regardless ethnicity, gender, financial situation, and cultural preferences. Responsibility and accountability are two very important aspects within the nursing field. Nurses must provide the best care possible to their patients, and advocate for not only their patients, but the nursing profession as a whole. A. FUNCTIONAL DIFFERENCES ...
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...BLACK LIBERATION THEOLOGY: SO YOU THINK JESUS WAS WHITE? By Hosea Bennett OUTLINE I. Liberation Theology a. What is Liberation Theology? b. Its origins and roots II. Black Liberation Theology a. It‘s true meaning b. James Cone - It’s Founder c. Luke’s social message to all d. History of Black Catholics III. Black Spirituality & Culture. a. Black Spirituality b. What We Have Seen and Heard – Pastoral Letter on Evangelization c. Catholic Teaching on Racism IV. Conclusion INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper is to inform the reader about the true meaning of Black Liberation Theology. I want to present this paper as an enlightening pit of information to all who read it. I hope that will be an enlightenment and appreciation of the culture and spirituality of Blacks by non Blacks. And for Blacks I hope to affirm that our culture and spirituality is a depiction of our past, present, and future relationship with God. “Black Liberation Theology and Black Theology” are terms that walk hand in hand. For both share it’s African and slave roots since the 1560s. Long before the landing of The Mayflower at Plymouth...
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