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As several of you noted in your one-on-one conferences with me, you would like to expand your vocabulary–not only as an intellectual exercise unto itself, but as a way to develop a “treasure chest” of words to use in your … Continue reading →

The transformation of Bruce Jenner to Caitlyn Jenner has really given the needed attention to the lifestyle of transgenders. We have seen a lot of celebrities change their gender but it wasn’t until bruce transformed that it really became big. … Continue reading →

When viewing Brooke Shields ad about Calvin Klein Jeans in 1980, I noticed the perspective of the photographer when taking this photo. Since the product being sold was the jeans, the pose that the model has leads directly her leg towards the logo. The … Continue reading →

I found this to be such an amazing video. I have a history in dance but I never had an appreciation for it. Out of every dance i’ve tried, ballet was always my favorite. I am so familiar with all … Continue reading →

The Misty Copeland’s story was very intriguing and inspiring to the everyday girl. This ad attracted me the most because there have been sometimes where I’ve i couldn’t do something because i didn’t look like the person before me doing … Continue reading →

This ad is very interesting. It is something different. Why you may ask. You most likely never see a man with a religious background displayed in a different way. The guy is wearing a turban, which is standing next to … Continue reading →

“Oh hey look, a Sikh man modeling for GAP.” Why is it that this was the first thing I noticed? Perhaps it’s because we’re taught to avoid mixtures of turbans and beards, perhaps it’s because of the aftermath of 9/11, … Continue reading →

Watching Misty Copeland’s Under Armour ad made it clear to me that she not only represents commitment, but strength as well. In the ad you heard a little girls voice which was suppose to be conveyed as Misty when she … Continue reading →

Misty Copeland is an extremely brave person for doing what she love. Even though she had many difficulties, she still kept her head up and kept doing what she love. She is really persistent and knew it would be difficult … Continue reading →

I just finished watching both part of the “You Can Touch My Hair” short film. I found it really interesting because I’ve heard and seen many people ask black women if they can touch their hair. My friend would get … Continue reading →

“The Story of My Body,” by Judith Ortiz Cofer, is a story about Judith’s experience when arriving to Paterson, New Jersey from Puerto Rico. In Paterson, New Jersey, her body and her own self was seen and treated differently. My questions … Continue reading →

I actually really liked this video. Misty Copleland proved such a strong point of how society pin points out people. She did it more generally in ballet, however this happens anywhere. Its a sad thing of how people need to be … Continue reading →

Why is 13 too old? Why is there a stereotypical “cookie mold” that all Ballerinas must fill? These are just some of the questions that filled my mind after watching the I Will What I Want ad Ft. Misty Copeland. … Continue reading →

I just finished watching the movie Ex-Machina that we saw the trailer for in class. It was an interesting movie, I suggest you guys watch it. I would tell you guys about it, but I don’t want to spoil it.