— Kevin Lliguichushca After reading about Baldwin’s father’s perception of white people in America. It made sense for someone of color to be angry and even afraid. And Baldwin felt that in the restaurant scene. The feeling of not being seen or treated equally can really affect how a person views life. As Sofia mentions, […]
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Death By Homophobia
— Adel Alaiev Death By Homophobia Unfortunately, the United States has a dark history. From slavery, to oppression of minorities, to nationwide homophobia, etc., The Great Nation has a track record of cherry picking who has the right to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” I have to begin by noting that this essay, […]
Culture is what identifies us as a civilization …
— Anonymous Culture is what identifies us as a civilization. The customs, tradition, language and the people we affiliate ourselves with. “Things Fall Apart” provides the beliefs of the Umuofia Clan. We can all agree that we follow certain beliefs and tradition that have been taught to us. My family is Mexican; one of my […]
Harriet Jacobs’ Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl provides the most introspective view…
—Mazidul Ahmed Harriet Jacobs’ Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl provides the most introspective view of the cruelty and harsh lifestyle a female woman of color had to endure because of the slavery system in the United States. This autobiography can be easily classified as a “great work” because of its significance and […]