WHAT DO THE TERMS RACE & ETHNICITY MEAN TO ME? The terms race and ethnicity to me are two very different things. Race is said to be determined by your physical appearance. I believe that we are what we are. So many different things in society today have had a label put on them. If you fill out a survey they ask for your race. If you apply for a job‚ they ask for your race. I cannot seem to understand the point in all of this. Everything is said to be “equal opportunity”‚ yet every time you
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hope that I was able to successfully accomplish in your mind what I set out to do by writing and publishing this book. If I did‚ I suspect that you’ll never look at religion‚ politics‚ and football the same way again. Though they’ve been referred to in this book as bitter rivals‚ these three (3) things‚ if we approach them with respect (worthy opponents)‚ thoughtfulness (strategic game planning)‚ and care (attention to details)‚ can bring out the very best (execution and performance) in us and how
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This spring‚ Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13) and Greater Media Newspapers co-sponsored an essay contest‚ "What Good Government Means to Me‚" for eighth-graders in the 13th Legislative District. More than 150 students submitted entries for the contest. The first-place winner was Adam Van Handel‚ from Ms. Eisen’s class at Carl Sandburg Middle School‚ Old Bridge. The second-place award went to Charles Gunningham from Mrs. Grieco’s class at Joseph R. Bolger Middle School‚ Keansburg‚ and the third-place
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There is still room for improvement in the equality department if we will like to live up to King’s dream‚ but there has been a major shift towards integration since then. Therefore‚ America represents for me; not only freedom‚ but also career opportunities‚ stability‚ and equality‚ yet it also means fear‚ struggle‚ and sometimes excess.
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they face in life. Also‚ Malcolm X is one of my many idols and inspirations. In my spare time‚ I like to listen to music or play basketball. I look at music as the most cryptic art form. People may interpret music however he or she wants; There is no definite meaning behind music. My favorite artists are J. Cole and Nas. These two can put an image in your head through their lucid storytelling and make it easy to relate to. Basketball has been an interest of mine for most of my life. My favorite players
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all locked‚ and no matter how hard I try‚ none of them can be opened. Frustrated‚ I hang my head in defeat‚ and walk back to the beginning of the corridor. It is a long walk‚ and I feel alone‚ trapped in this corridor‚ not knowing where to turn or what to do‚ as I search for a way out. When I reach the place where my journey began‚ I notice a table that was not there before. I approach the table; it is draped with a white cloth‚ and on it lays a golden key with a filigree handle. I pick up the key
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other children around me‚ I was the privileged one. Even though I was the privileged one out of my friends‚ we were still oppressed when it came to our school system. It was actually somewhat difficult to come to some of these conclusions about my past‚ but they are also good and make me feel appreciative about where I have been and where I am going in my life. On top of that‚ where I am at now in my life gives me special privileges
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What is my purpose? This question has challenged me since it was introduced to me in class. Watching the videos‚ lecture‚ and discussion in class has me wondering what I should do for the rest of my life. Writing and analyzing my goals‚ personal values‚ talents‚ and strengths have open inquiries into what I want to accomplish in my life and what my purpose should be. My three priority personal values are my family‚ health‚ and financial stability. One of my greatest personal value in my life is
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“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you‚ and be sure of this: I am with you always‚ even to the end of the age‚” (Matthew 28:20‚ page 620‚ NLT). The Bible gives us answers to life‚ people‚ friends and about God. Studying God word will provide answers to who we are‚ and what our purpose is. Studying the Bible helps you get through everyday struggles‚ there are scriptures that is written for every trail and tribulation that we go
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What Does Patriotism Mean to Me The very definition of patriotism cannot simply be defined by a dictionary. In fact‚ no two people you meet will have the same explanation of what it means to them. From America’s Founding Fathers to courageous everyday heroes serving in our military at home and overseas‚ patriotism fills their hearts with the will to protect our country’s freedom. Patriotism is an immeasurable personal characteristic shown by unselfish acts in which a person serves their country
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