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    prejudice still exist. However‚ these pockets are not like those that existed in the early 1900s. Frequently‚ racism is displayed from African American individuals towards the “privileged” caucasian population. Similar movements pertaining to the rights of the LGBT community have began to protest the right to free speech. Modern activism has seen a major shift from what it once stood for. In the past‚ activists stood to increase the rights belonging to their own group. Now‚ protests seek to remove

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    Music is a big part of my daily life. I listen to songs both in my leisure or when I am doing something. Some of the songs touched me with their words and some with their melody. Music always gives me pleasure. However‚ today I learned that music is just not about feeling good or bad but it’s about expressing whatever one’s soul says. Music can take place in the deepest sorrow and in the brightest joy. Racism has ruled over humanity for hundreds of years. It exists in almost every nation. But

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    some people think that music should be censored so all audiences can hear it without containing and controversial lyrics. Other’s believe it should not be censored and musical artists should be able to speak‚ sing‚ rap‚ or rhyme freely without anyone censoring them. "Whether a person finds a work obscene depends largely on his or her moral or religious beliefs. These views change with each generation and further complicate the censoring dilemma." this quote is very true. Religious or moral beliefs

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    Why do people like music? Music seems to be a natural need for people. I’ve read that from ancient times human beings have produced sounds from "instruments" like rocks or skins stretched over a wooden frame. Music is something most people want and need. I think it’s important because it can be a major part of both community and individual experience. Music is a way of sharing a common bond or feeling. When we’re children‚ we learn very simple songs called nursery rhymes. These songs help make

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    Cloning should not be used to replicate animals or species. Cloning is a way to override I God’s plan for the world. It is altering what is meant to be. Clones are organisms that are exact genetic copies. Every bit of their DNA is identical. Cloning is a process in which DNA from one animal is put into another to make a baby that is a clone of the animal that the scientists want. That is to put it simply. There are two different types of cloning. One of the types is artificial embryo

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    HP Headquarter Protest One sunny day in November‚ about 200 people just fell down laying on the ground on the park and in front of buildings with signs next to or on them. These people were laying down at Hewlett Packard headquarter which is also known as HP as a sign of protest. This protest showed the importance and effectiveness of peaceful protest which is happening very often in modern days. People have different opinions on this particular protest because the reason of pretest has

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    the phrase “protest song” I immediately thought of songs and chants that are sung during picket lines and at rallies. I first believed that protest songs must directly address an issue that the artist or group of people wish to see changed in the near future. After doing some research I found that protest songs do not explicitly state that they are wishing for change. The song “Paper Planes” by M.I.A‚ or Mathangi Arulpragasm‚ is by my definition of the phrase‚ a protest song. This song was written in

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    during the Star Spangled Banner‚ he was automatically booed. After the game‚ his action went viral and a plethora of fans referred him as un-American. Kaepernick has a unique way of expressing how social‚ economic‚ and political problems affect him; moreover‚ he should not be told that his preferred way of protesting was inappropriate. Colin Kaepernick should not be required to stand during the National Anthem‚ after all‚ we do have rights for a reason. Social injustices of the United States are

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    Review Questions 1. What is popular music? Popular music is any music since the mid-1800s that is popular with the preferences of anyone from a teen to a mid-aged adult. 2. What theme does pop music typically use in the lyrics? Describe one pop song that uses this theme. Why is this theme such a popular one? Pop music typically uses the theme of love and relationships in the lyrics. One pop song that uses this theme is the song “Marry Me” by Jason Derulo. Some of the lyrics are “…And if I lost

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    The Unseen Impacts of Protest Movements Protests since the early 20th century have come to show great significance throughout our society by bringing people together and uniting their voices as a whole. Recent protests have been some of the largest in history and still play a huge culminating role in the public eye by expressing the nonconformity views of the protesters. The fear for claiming apprehension on policies and social trends worn on their faces as they struggle for their voices to be

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