11/22/13 AP Comp Precis Type: Process “My First Conk” In “My First Conk” (1964)‚ Malcolm X reflects back upon receiving a conk and elaborates on how degrading it was to him and many other African-Americans to lose their identity. He reinforces his point that African-Americans lost their individuality by getting a conk by providing an anecdote from his life (“This was my first really big step toward self degradation.”) and then by giving examples of the other African-Americans who received
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My first day in College On August 27‚ 2012‚ I began my first day at Petrocelli College. The morning was sunny and warm. I was fill with anticipation. I met my best friend from high school‚ Nathalie‚ at the bus stop. We both wonder what our first day would be like. My first day in College was overwhelming because of the excitement‚ stress and future outlook. I experience excitement. A new beginning is always exciting. For example‚ I was becoming independent and responsible for making my own decisions
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contraption‚ I shivered as though ice had replaced my spine. The cold air that blew into my face engulfed my entire body. The multiple layers of clothing could not protect me against the swish of frosty air. The walkway leading up to the helipad was newly paved; I could still feel the soles of my shoes sink into the cement just a little as I walked up the path. It’s ironic how my heart did the exact same thing. It now felt like it was forcibly pressing against my lungs as I struggled to breathe; asphyxiated
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movie world. My mom always told me they were real people dressed up‚ just like we did for Halloween. We would talk about how they created the special effects. Scary as it was‚ there was always some creative ketchup idea that covered the blood and gore. It became very interesting to me and I began to watch more and more horror movies with my mom. I was unaware that some of these movies were based on real accounts until I got older. When I was about nine years old I watched my first horror movie
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Today also when I recall my old memories of school I become delighted and happy. First day of my school when I admitted in class I. When first time I entered in my school numerous felling were aroused in my mind and i was felling nervous and bit tensed. Although I was not a brilliant student not knowing even alphabets my teachers helped me in learning the alphabets That was the time when my first class began Manisha Ma’am entered in the class room every student stood up and greeted
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While reading “My First Conk”‚ written by Malcolm X‚ many thoughts came to mind. It is truly astonishing how a human being will withhold an immense amount of pain just to create a new personal appearance. In this case‚ pain really is beauty! Malcolm wished for a different look to represent him in a positive way. The hairstyle known as a “conk” was very popular on white males‚ however they were predominantly worn on upper class African American men‚ specifically entertainers. The conk would represent
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Ryan Sheopersad Speech 100 – 153 Spring 2012 ACCOMPLISHING MY FIRST SPEECH Post Speech Analysis - Draft # 1 When I picture a person giving a speech‚ I imagine someone confident‚ alert‚ standing with good posture‚ completely in control of their audience. I visualize a person standing behind a podium well dressed‚ and excited to deliver their material. For me my first intro speech was about conveying the image of what I felt a public speaker should be. How they stand‚ how they speak‚ and how they
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My first Experience In a Mosque In this research‚ I am going to explain an experience that I encounter. What was like to be inside a mosque? I went to The Islamic Center of Passaic on Sunday 10/7/12 at 7:00 AM‚ the Sufi mosque is located in 152 Derrom Ave in Paterson‚ NJ. To start my research first‚ I went to the mosque in person and of course I needed their permission‚ so I spoke with Inman Mohammad Qatanani‚ which I thank him so much for letting me have the experience. I told the Inman my reason
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My first time in London I think that the most exacting trip that I have ever made was the one when I went to London England. I was on summer vacation in Thailand at the time and was supposed to be returning home to the Dominican Republic; however‚ I had a better idea‚ I was going to England instead. Leaving through the airport in Bangkok was absolute chaos; they were building another airport at the time to accommodate the increasing number of people‚ and judging by my experience‚ it couldn’t come
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My First Trip to Korea This was my first time flying. I can remember getting on the plane scared and excited all at the same time. The plane was filled with so many people that looked like my mother all in the same place at the same time. They all had pale smooth skin‚ very slanted eyes‚ and coal black hair some long and some short. We had now begun our journey to my mother’s home in South Korea. The flight was extremely long‚ especially to me. I was only five years old. This felt like a dream
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