Jessica Garcia US History 1302 “Walter’s Thing: The NAACP’s Hollywood Bureau of 1946–A Cautionary Tale” In the article the author main point is that Walter White extended a great effort in combating racism and classic stereotypes in Hollywood in the 1940’s. The author feels like the new NAACP Bureau does a better job at including African Americans in every part of movie making. In 1946‚ the big screen was coming to life and the world was being exposed to movie after movie. Most of the movies that
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What I Learned From Walter Osborne By CW4 William M. Clarke III I was raised by a Marine Corps drill instructor‚ and therefore had an incredible example of dynamic leadership from the very start. As a result‚ leadership and the ability to lead others seemed to come naturally‚ and it is easy for me to recognize when I emulating my father or mimicking behavior that I learned from watching him interact with others. While reading about Walter Osborne and the Red Tops dance orchestra‚ I recognized that
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Walter E. Diemer (5 January 1904—9 January 1998) was an accountant and inventor of bubble gum. Born and raised in Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania‚ Diemer was working as an accountant at Fleer in 1926 when the company president sought to cut costs by making their own gum base. The company’s founder‚ Frank Henry Fleer‚ had previously made a batch of bubble gum in 1906 which he called "Blibber Blubber"‚ but it was too sticky and easily broke. Although an accountant by trade‚ Diemer liked to experiment
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The riots began in Los Angeles‚ amidst a period of rising tensions between American servicemen stationed in southern California and Los Angeles’ Chicano community. Many of the tensions between the Chicano community and the sailors existed because the servicemen walked through a Chicano neighborhood on the way back to their barracks after nights of drinking. The discrimination against the Chicano minority community was compounded by robberies and fights during these drunken interactions. In July 1942
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On April 27‚ 2015 in Baltimore‚ Maryland‚ riots erupted. It all started when Freddie Gray was arrested on April 12‚ 2015‚ and was severely injured in police custody. Gray later died of the injuries. This was the latest case of police brutality in a long string of incidents. Tensions boiled over after about a week of peaceful protest‚ and protesters turned to violent actions. Joined by gangs and others seeking to take part in violence‚ stores were looted‚ rocks were thrown at police‚ and property
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In the article LA Times‚ it introduces and a story about a forgotten victim from Florence and Normandie‚ that suffered a tragic tragedy during and LA riot‚ twenty years ago. Fidel Lopez was brutally beaten by a mob in 1992. Steve Lopez who is the writer‚ informs us with actual facts of how violence is still an issue. It reminds us that there is still hate and makes us ask ourselves‚ why were just finding out about this victim and no one took control? The article “The forgotten victim” tells us how
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Are We Really Being Protected By The Police In Our Communities? A middle age man rides through his city of Los Angeles intoxicated. Who would have ever thought he’ll get pulled over before making it home? King did not expect for his night to become a disaster after having a wonderful time out with friends. Although driving under the influence in any state is illegal; what made this particular case make the front page of multiple news articles? King led officers on a high- speed chase endangering
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Adele Early life: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born in Tottenham‚ north London‚ England‚ to Penny Adkins‚ an English teenager‚ and Mark Evans‚ a Welshman‚ on 5 May 1988 Evans walked out when Adele was two‚ leaving her 20-year-old mother to raise her single-handedly‚for which Adele has still not forgiven him.She has a younger half-brother on her father’s side‚ Cameron Evans. She began singing at age four and asserts that she became obsessed with voices. Adele has cited the Spice Girls as a major
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See I never thought that I could walk through fire I never thought that I could take the burn I never had the strength to take it higher Until I reached the point of no return And there’s just no turning back When your heart’s under attack Gonna give everything I have It’s my destiny I will never say never! (I will fight) I will fight till forever! (make it right) Whenever you knock me down I will not stay on the ground Pick it up Pick it up Pick it up Pick it up up up And never
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The world is full of camera phones‚ different social media outlets‚ and the work of law enforcement is not hidden anymore‚ the general public can see the police officers performing their jobs. However‚ those officers quick to use gun or Taser lack the skills in de-escalation when dealing with a minor hostile situation. Nevertheless‚ the case of Bryan v. McPherson was related to a situation of officer Brian McPherson and motorist Carl Bryan‚ which Mr. Bryan was pulled over and issued a citation
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