special viewing of the documentary Soundtrack for a Revolution followed up by a questions and answers segment. Before the showing‚ there was nice musical performance presented by two individuals. The performance itself gave an overview of the Tulsa Race Riot. Shortly afterwards‚ the film started. Prior to this event‚ I have the opportunity to do research on this tragedy about a year ago‚ but never had been as deeply concerned about the incident just by reading about it. The film was well put together and
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k teen boy by a white officer started a large outbreak of riots in Ferguson. Escalating riots are becoming out of hand and are bringing about serious consequences; buildings are being burned down‚ lives are being ruined‚ and even deaths have resulted from these riots. The riots in Ferguson are a major injustice because the city of Ferguson will never fully recover from the tragic aftermath. Evidence from the past proves that riots like these seen in Ferguson will have devastating
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WITNESS TO A COMPASSIONATE ACT Given only an hour for lunch‚ I hurried to the McDonalds outlet opposite my office. It was extremely crowded‚ as one would expect during the rush hour. The stench of the place hit me like an invisible wall as soon as I stepped over the threshold – fryer oil and freshly cooked meat made for that distinct smell that one could really get at only a fast food restaurant. Different people from all walks of life were crammed into that one small fast food joint‚ making
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La Amistad In 1839‚ Africans being carried from Havana‚ Cuba‚ to Puerto Principe‚ Cuba‚ revolted against their captors aboard the ship La Amistad (Spanish for ’friendship’). They were stolen from Africa‚ transported to the Americas‚ and were “passed off” as having been born in Cuba. After the revolt‚ the Africans demanded to be returned home‚ but the ship’s navigator lied to them about their course‚ and sailed them north along the North American coast to Long Island‚ New York. The schooner was subsequently
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It’s been 24 years since the Rodney King riots of 1992. The same riot that claimed many cars‚ houses‚ buildings and stores that people hold dear to them that were turned into ash and ruble. All caused by one police beating of Rodney G. King that was caught on camera that sparked racial injustices throughout the African American community that increases their anger and resentment more. However‚ on April 29‚ 1992 when the two cops that were responsible for the beating were placed as not guilty for
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Witness is a 1985 detective thriller directed by Peter Weir which expresses the theme “clash of cultures”. This clash is highlighted by the use of music‚ various camera angles and camera shots and the narrative structure of the film. The clash between Amish pacifism and modern American society’s attitude towards violence also affects their bond. These components have affected Rachel and John’s ability to have a long-lasting relationship. The audience is oriented through three key scenes. The opening
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and practice session on public speaking. At each meeting‚ six students give a speech on an assigned Bible-related topic and an instructor provides commentary and suggestions for improvement. All ages can enroll in the school‚ and one need not be a witness to participate. At the service meeting‚ witnesses discuss methods and techniques for
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La Haine (1995): dir. Mathieu Kassovitz- France Starkly shot in black and white to show a Paris not on any map‚ the film deals with Frances intolerance towards outsiders. After local youth Adel is beaten unconscious by police‚ a riot ensues on his estate during which a policeman loses his gun. La Haine follows vinz‚ Hubert and said‚ three young men trapped in the Parisian economic‚ ethnic and social underclass. Watching the film‚ what really stood out to me was the way the film shot- -Being wholly
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reaction seeks to give a clear summary of chapter 5 in the book “The Witness of Preaching” by Thomas G. Long. The summary will concentrate on some key points in an attempt to capture the essence of this chapter and its teaching. This reading reaction also seeks to engage with this chapter by highlighting important concepts‚ and also questioning unconvincing themes and information before its conclusion. Chapter 5 in the book “The Witness of Preaching” by Thomas G. Long starts by highlighting the vital
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just wear a light sweatshirt‚ not like the December evenings in Minnesota where you need Eskimo attire to go outside. It has been a family tradition to go every winter break‚ leaving Minnesota behind in an avalanche of snow. Jose Maria Morelos‚ called La Bajada by the locals‚ including myself‚ is a small thriving farm town that has a young spirit when it comes to culture and friendliness. What once boomed with agriculture and farm animals‚ now stands as a visiting town on vacation days and a ghost town
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