Why are the Oscars so white? Marialuisa Rincon After noticing that none of the 20 actors nominated for Oscars last year were of color‚ Maryland activist April Reign tweeted‚ “#oscarssowhite they asked to touch my hair.” The hashtag went viral within days and the memes and jokes that stemmed from it served to highlight the lack of diversity that has become a hallmark of academy nominations. It opened up a conversation—first‚ between Reign and her followers—and later‚ among the public‚ celebrities
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unemployed graduates‚ they encounter numerous adverse situations at home‚ in searching for a job or their chosen field. Because of this‚ people like them should know their capacity to deal with the adversities of their lives. According to Brunkhorst‚ adversities are a part of living‚ and people choose the way they react to each adversity in their lives. Many times it will be senseless‚ unfair‚ painful‚ and beyond one’s control to prevent. However‚ it comes into one’s lives for a reason. Individual can
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Why Dogs are so Special? The loyalty you find in a dog is incomparable to that of anyone else; a bond is created that is both genuine and unique. For example‚ they can sense when you are not feeling well. It is something that cannot be found in other pets or humans for that matter. They are friendly‚ smart and easily trained. I have always found that dogs have made me happy when I am around them. Without a doubt‚ they are the most loyal and patient companions a person could ask for. I have two
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that everyone is capable of reading‚ writing‚ and communicating in an articulate and organized manner. Unfortunately‚ many American students lack the necessary skills needed for effective communication. It is contradictory that there are so many illiterate students in this current age that many define as ’the age of the information superhighway.’ <br> <br>It seems as though many of America’s students are unaware of the importance of communication and literacy. Clear and effective language use is
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Beowulf Essay The Anglo-Saxon period was a dark time filled with countless violence and war. Many people during the time longed for heroes and legendary warriors. A hero was comprised of many traits such as; superhuman strength‚ a great love of battle‚ and an intense desire for glory. Beowulf was a man of mighty power. This is shown when the book states‚ “In his far off home Beowulf‚ Higlac’s / Follower and the strongest of the Geats -- greater / And stronger than anyone or anywhere in this world…”(109-111)
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most successful ancient civilization. I think this because they came up with amazing things like‚ art. Greece also came up with amazing food. Lastly Greece is the most successful ancient civilization because of their outstanding battle groups winning many wars. The Fallen Warrior Greece is the most successful ancient civilization because of the Greek art piece of art fallen warrior from the temple of Aphaia. This is a piece of art created in c. 480-470 BC. This sculpture is a beautiful piece of a
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eligibility criterion for employment in any sector of the industry. Be it any field‚ education always proves to be rewarding. We are weighed in the market on the basis of our educational skills and on how well we can apply them. It Builds Character "A man’s own manner and character is what most becomes him." - Marcus Tullius Cicero The words ’cultivate’ and ’civilize’ are synonymous with ’educate’. That says it all. Education is important as it teaches us the right behavior and good manners‚ thus making
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he has no one to talk to he always fully thinks.He has no one to talk to‚ no one to rely on until he finds a stray kitten in the alleyway near his apartment. He rescues the kitten and brings it home to start a new life. The first reason why Gabriel is always so lonely because in the story it said that “it was evening‚ and people sat outside‚talking quietly among themselves”. “On the stoop of a tall building of crumbling bricks and rotting wood sat a boy”. That boy was named Gabriel
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is defined as: a fanciful vision of the conscious mind; a fond hope or aspiration; anything so lovely‚ transitory‚ etc. as to seem dreamlike. In the beginning pages of Fitzgerald’s "The Great Gatsby"‚ Nick Carraway‚ the narrator of the story gives the audience a glimpse into Gatsby’s idealistic dream which is later disintegrated. "No- Gatsby turned out all right at the end; it is what preyed on Gatsby‚ what foul dust floated in the wake of his dreams that temporarily closed out my interest in the
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The Aztecs‚ a flourishing mesoamérican Empire‚ were elite masters of war that would take on anyone that dared challenge them. If they were not at battle‚ they would be celebrating their many gods with various festivals and feasts. Compared to other civilizations during their time‚ like the Holy Roman empire‚ the Aztecs were more capable to stand their ground. where they would struggle for superiority even within their own lands. The Holy Roman Empire’s success‚ measured next to the Aztecs‚ is miniscule
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