that got pick to go to Central High School whether whites like it or not , Sylvia…
Evaluate the extent to which religious toleration in the British North American colonies maintained continuity as well as fostered changed from 1607-1700.…
When Puritans arrived in America in 1620, they had experienced religious intolerance in the Old world, yet they still supported Europe’s theory that in order to have unity within a state, everyone must be of the same faith. Puritans believed in predestination, which meant that God had already decided which of his children would receive the privilege of going to heaven and which would not, and one could not persuade His judgment. This belief, along with the strict Puritan lifestyle, intertwined closely with the government and its laws. This led to persecution, exile, and even capital punishment for those who did not agree with Puritan ideals.…
All through history, many people have widely impacted all of mankind. Although there are many events and people that have changed the world, there are few that have stood for what they believe. These people have put themselves last, in which they have more concern for what is going on outside of their lives and in reality. In spite of all their problems, Dorothea Dix, Irena Sendler, and Thurgood Marshall always helped people no matter their age, race, or gender.…
She discussed her ideas on abortion and how she believed that men should share some of the blame/ punishment that a woman receives for aborting an unwanted child since it is equally his fault for impregnating her with the child. Her solution was to require all men who contribute to an unwanted abortion to under go a vasectomy that can be reversed later in life if the man decides to marry and start a family. I believe her idea is actually very good idea, since the vasectomy is reversible and would make a lot of young men think twice about fooling around unprotected and would decrease the number of babies aborted per year. She also talked about all of the black inventors who helped shaped America and its technology, and how we are not taught about these inventors in school. She noted that the man who created the stoplight was African American, yet most of us were never taught this, which was true. I had never heard of this and I think it is important to know and give credit where it is due. Aside from her speech, the event was run very nicely, there were an adequate number of seats for the event, and I appreciated the complimentary food and drinks. I look forward to attending more of our schools on campus events in the…
One such initiative that has resulted because of her work is the Campaign to End the New Jim Crow (CENJC). This initiative was formed in Harlem, New York during October of 2011 and is a coalition of several racial injustice prevention groups. The group’s mission is to raise awareness and about mass incarceration and institutional racism, with the goal of building a grassroots, bottom-up movement that challenges the racist ideologies that have helped produce these conditions (CENJC, 2014). The groups vision is to foster a "movement that is committed to ending mass incarceration entirely and to push for a fundamental shift from a punitive model to a healing and transformative model of justice--a model that does not criminalize people for public health problems like drug addiction and does not criminalize poverty" (CENJC, 2014). Since it’s beginning, the group has developed and implemented several outreach programs, committed to advocacy and uncovered numerous incidents of racial injustice within the local area, pursuing their investigation and demanding responsibility (CENJC, 2014). While there is much work to do, the CENJC is collaborating with similar groups throughout the country to address and remedy the disease of mass incarceration and racial justice…
Sara thought she was never going to be able to work to fund her education and lost all hope. With the implementation of DACA her dream of receiving an education at UCLA became a reality. Another speaker that stood out was a second year by the name of Erika. Erika’s mother suffers from the mental illness Schizophrenia. Her mother was deported and arrested for being undocumented and Erika’s upbringing was tough. Erika closed her presentation with a quote that stayed with me, it goes as follows “you do with what you can or have”. No matter how tough the circumstances are in life you have to deal with what you have and continue living. My friend Josh had the privilege to speak in front of the audience and it was nice hearing what he had to say. He made good points about the citizenship test. He said that the citizenship is bullshit and that it is crazy how the government makes people from different countries learn about the history of U.S. United States citizens probably would not pass the test if they were tested. I believe that injustice is prevalent for undocumented people and there needs to be a…
She travelled with some of he worst delinquents always managing to stay safe and helped impact their lives in a good way.…
Jane Elliott, internationally known teacher, lecturer, diversity trainer, and recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education, exposes prejudice and bigotry for what it is, an irrational class system based upon purely arbitrary factors. And if you think this does not apply to you. . . you are in for a rude awakening.…
I found my self getting more and more interested and curious as I kept reading about her. She is such a great role model and the amount of strength she had was incredible. This is one of my favorite papers because I was actually interested in writing about my historical figure. I never realized what an important asset she was up until now. I think things now would be different if it wasn't for her. She showed strength and self-drive and never let the law or anyone get in the way of what was right and humane. There's a reason why Obama named her an American…
Being born in America was a huge step for my family’s reputation. Never have I imagined how proud I have made my family for being an American. My family knows that America is nothing like El Salvador. My parents saw an opportunity to help our people financially by leaving their native country and illegally entering this great country. Even though it is considered illegal, my family thinks otherwise. By taking the risk of entering America they greatly gave my people in El Salvador hope. Hope that we as Americans can help them with their everyday struggles: Health, Food, and even shelter. My family had three children. I am the oldest of my generation, with a younger brother and…
I generally stay with my ethnic group of white male Caucasians. Working in the military has given me new insights to other ethnic groups which in turn has helped me to realize that we are all people that need some kind of help. Helping people whether it is personal, some kind of customer service, or just information that’s what I have learned to deal with on a daily basis.…
In the seventeen century, the concept of religious tolerance was very vague in England. The separation of church and state was unacceptable. However, in spite of the power of the king was unquestionable, the Church of England could adjudicate and punish anyone who doubted or did not follow the beliefs of the church. Many dissenters from the Church of England were searching for a place where they can freely profess their own religion. Ultimately, they ventured to immigrate to America. Although the British colonies in America were still under King’s authority, those colonists were enjoying their freedom. However, despite the attempts to convey their religion to a new land new settlers did not give a significant role to religious tolerance. Many…
Diversity and race have played a big part of our history and as a society we can learn and grow from this experience. Hispanic and American Latino or Mexican heritage have experienced many hardships during the immigration period to the United States. They originally came here in search of better jobs and housing but found that difficult when trying to gain citizenship. Some have lived here illegally forcing them to be sent back to their homeland. Because of this, many Hispanic people are looked upon as illegal aliens and treated as outsiders.…
Perhaps the most pivotal point of my education has been the diversity I am surrounded with. Attending one of the best high schools in the state has exposed me to vast diversity which challenged my beliefs and led me to mature faster than friends at other schools. For example, in one of my classes, the person on my left is Indian, the person behind me is Jamaican, and the person to my right is Bosnian. Cultural diversity is just the beginning. I am surrounded by some of the most talented people I have ever met who can make provoking art, choreograph beautiful dances, create city-wide magazines, win the Siemen’s competition, and much more. Diversity within education is essential to the growth of students. Being surrounded by people who think, act, and talk like you doesn’t teach students perspective. That is why I am grateful for opportunities like the Porter scholarship which gives talented students an opportunity to get scholarships and contribute to the diversity of the University of…
