Elizabeth Terry Biology 101-06 MWF at 3:00 November 14‚ 2011 Research paper DOWN SYNDROME Down syndrome is the most common cause of mental retardation Down syndrome is the most common cause of mental retardation. It is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome. Chromosomes contain sequences of DNA called genes that represent the genetic information that exists within a cell. Twenty-three distinctive pairs of chromosomes which is 46 in total. They are located within the nucleus
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caused ethnic groups to be looked down upon and forced into a lifestyle of difficulties and suppression. Due to this‚ races‚ particularly African-Americans‚ have been forced to deal with unequal opportunity and poverty‚ leading to less honorable ways of getting by and also organizations that support change. Malcolm X is one strong example of an African American man who became apart of a group acted against it‚ uniting people to promote the advancement of colored people and change. Malcolm’s thoughts
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the power to blind‚ imprison and destroy. -Ralph Elision- Education is not a product: mark‚ diploma‚ job‚ money -- in that order: it’s a process‚ a never-ending one. -Bel Kaufman- During last week‚ I read 2 excerpts from Richard Wright and Malcolm X’ autobiographical writing. The interesting part is the authors both got self- educated by reading books while they were in tough situations because of racism. Although the way they accessed to education was different‚ they had a strong feeling that
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Malcolm X and Dr. King are two African American leaders‚ whose names we cannot forget. Their views on equality and eliminating injustice have shook the nation for centuries. Dr. King wanted to see the day that both black men and white men were found in unity‚ while Malcolm X focused on how the African American race could achieve control over their own lives‚ rather than the white community being in control. The aspect that ties these two leaders together is their resistance to violence. Throughout
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In Learning to Read‚ Malcolm X‚ one of the most articulate and powerful leaders of black America during the 1960s‚ describes his struggle of self-education while being incarcerated. Malcolm X composed his journey of self-in order to convey the message that the reader should strive to look for more than what is taught to them by the public school system‚ to‚ in a way‚ look outside the box. The three portions of the rhetorical triangle‚ to analyze Learning to Read‚ are the audience‚ author‚ and text
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1964‚ in Cleveland Ohio‚ a notorious man by the name of Malcolm X recited his Ballod Or Bullet Speech. One of the purposes of his speech was to help blacks realize the corruption of white Americas political leadership amongst black societies. The other purpose was to persuade blacks to stand up for themselves and create their own government. The title of his speech exemplified what politicians were trying to do in black communities. Malcolm X mentions that white politicians relay fake promises in
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X as Told by Alex Haley is one of the bestselling publications in American history. Writing about a controversial public figure and topic can put a writer’s life and the publisher’s business at risk but spreading awareness on the struggles of black Americans was of great importance then. In addition to the accounts written by Alex Haley‚ the foreword by Attallah Shabazz and eulogy by Ossie Davis at the end part provides readers more interesting facts about the colorful
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Malcolm X views on Racism” English II Ms. Taylor June 18‚ 2009 Malcolm Little (aka Malcolm X) viewed racism in America as dehumanizing to African Americans and that African Americans were treated with indifference and discrimination. During his lifetime‚ Malcolm X experienced firsthand how racism affected the lives of African Americans including himself‚ his family and friends. With some of his first encounters with whites being so terrifying and horrific the firsthand experience
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10/11/2011 To: Pamela Ansaldi From: Paula Black Subject: Richard Wright and Malcolm compare and contrast essay. Richard Wright and Malcolm x were two gigantic inspirational speakers. They were two historians who pave the way for what America has become. Although it’s an ongoing journey their struggles and determinations‚ have given many other who followed in their footsteps. The courage they need to open the doors to discriminations instilled in it. Love‚ peace
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During the civil rights era‚ there were many complications within the African-American community when it came to fighting for their freedom. Many people were understanding and helpful with the idea of protesting peacefully‚ but on the other hand‚ people within the community objected to this ideal and had different plans and methods to solve the problem. As time when on more‚ and more people joined the battle for civil rights. The more they joined the more the conflicts within the movement began to
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