Category Archives: Video

The Sun Behind the Clouds

Tamding Sherpa I recently watched a movie, ‘The Sun Behind the Clouds’. It was the last day of its viewing, and my dad really wanted me and my sister to watch it, so after my work, we went to the … Continue reading

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Documentary: The Untold Story of Emmett Till

For those of you who don’t know, Emmett Till was a 14-year-old African- American boy who was beaten to death in Mississippi by two Caucasian men after whistling to a lady earlier on the day. The two men dragged him … Continue reading

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White Supremacy

For my final paper i have decided to write about the Ku Klux Klan and the many acts of violence and discrimination that they put blacks of the south through during the 1960’s. The Klansman murdered count less blacks through … Continue reading

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The Murder of Emmett Till

Sandra Levkovich The article that I will be using for my critical response essay INDICTMENT IN MISSISSIPPI New York Times (1923-Current file); ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851 – 2006) Sep 7, 1955; pg 30. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=1&did=82670629&SrchMode=1&sid=1&Fmt=10&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=HNP&TS=1271256103&clientId=8851  The reason that … Continue reading

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Exclusion To Immigrants

America has always prided itself on continuing the American dream, a country with pure, and naturalized citizens. Laws passed in the country, including the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 continuously undercut the efforts of immigrants to assimilate and prosper in … Continue reading

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Rubin Carter and John Artis murder trial

For my final paper I have chosen to do a murder case involving a famous boxer Rubin Carter and his associate John Artis. They were convicted of a triple murder at the Lafayette Bar and Grill in New Jersey in … Continue reading

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Scottsboro Boys

http://remote.baruch.cuny.edu/login?url=http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=99214636&sid=1&Fmt=10&clientId=8851&RQT=309&VName=HNP This article is about the famous case of The Scottsboro Boys.  It is the story of 9 african american men arrested and put on trial for the supposed assault and rape of two white girls on a train in 1931 … Continue reading

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Minor changes in 2150

If I was to design this course, I would  not change the readings. Instead, i would include video clips, documentaries and movies that tie into the idea of Race and Justice. For example, after reading Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience, I would … Continue reading

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My English Course

I had neutral feelings at the beginning of the semester. When this course began, however, I thought that I was going to hate my class and that I chose the wrong course. I was wrong though. I read some fairly interesting articles, stories … Continue reading

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English 2150- learned through visuals.

I think the theme for our english 2150 class is very interesting.  There are so many amazing different resources to teach from its hard to just pick one style, so I definitely would try to incorporate all different learning techniques … Continue reading

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