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“We Shall Overcome”, a song sung by many in history, but none quite as loud as those who fought to be seen and heard throughout the Civil Rights Movement. Music was a driving force during this time for African-Americans as they needed something to inspire and help them in their time of need. Since even…

“[Americans] believe that an armed society is a polite society.” -Mr. Leonard Harris of the Libertarian Party. If the people are armed with these safety measures, they are more respectful and less standoffish because they have little reason to fear or hate those they come in contact with. That is why concealed weapons are so…

Rosa Parks is one of the most influential and inspirational women of all time. By one action she helped change many African American’s lives, but most importantly the society. Rosa parks stood up for what she believed in, even though she was standing alone; refusing to obey the black standards. Not only did she help…

With the United States having a higher prison incarceration rate than the countries we considered autocratic such as Iran, China and Germany one would hope that the War on Drugs implemented in the 1970s would soon come to an end, again one would hope. From the unjust use of prisoners set to help the community…

During my first official semester at Collin College, I was assigned to watch a movie for my United States History class. I initially chose the film Lincoln. After watching the first few scenes, I became overwhelmed with emotion due to the raw brutality and bloodshed. Ultimately, I decided on another movie and did not complete…

In 2016, an NFL player named Colin Kaepernick decided to sit on the bench during the national anthem as a way of protesting the unarmed killings of African Americans being by the police in large numbers, usually without repercussions or for the officers involved. A veteran called out Kaepernick, who felt his protest was disrespectful…

Marvel’s Black Panther received critical acclaim not only because of portrayal of a superhero’s journey but more so about the black cultures journey. Not only was the film a box office hit but it was dubbed as a cultural phenomenon. The movie celebrates the black culture in different mediums. For example, the racial dynamics present…

Opposite Forces: Freedom for Violence versus Violence for Freedom In the public statement “A Call to Unity”, the Alabama clergymen criticize the civil activists’ goals to stop segregation and racial superiority because the organization is disobeying the protocols that are enforced in Alabama, Birmingham. Specifically, the clergymen target Martin Luther King Jr. as he is…

Joseph de Marie is a French Nobleman living in Paris during the French Revolution. His wife Caroline, has just given birth to their son, Jean. Joseph comes from a long line of Nobleman and intents to keep the tradition going, however this newfound revolution has threatened his family’s way of life. February 27th, 1792 I…

The n*gg* word is thought to be some of the most messed up and offensive racist slurs in the world to this day. It is a fact the n-word has association with slavery and the cruelty towards African Americans. Even after slavery ended the n-word is still used today towards African Americans, especially in more…