DeanEnglish 9Ms. Smith4/27/12Bob MarleyIn 1945 on February 6th Robert Nesta Marley was born. Raised in the poor Trenchtown area in Kingston Jamaica‚ his childhood would be one without a father‚ and steeped in Rastafarianism‚ a faith that would govern his life. He would grow to be one of the most influential pop culture figures in history‚ amassing a following still going strong through a generation who could never even see him perform. Bob Marley’s charity and concern for the wellbeing of impoverished countries
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Good deeds may be done by any one in any walk of life; by the soldier in barracks or on the battle-field‚ by the woman in the home‚ the nurse in the hospital‚ the business-man in his office‚ the boy at school‚ or the inventor in the work ship. The actual performance of a good deed adds to the happiness both of the doer and of those for whom it is done. The memory of a good deed excites love and gratitude‚ renews man’s belief in his kind‚ and inspires others to go and do likewise. It is an incentive
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1 Marijuana grows naturally. Making something that is natural illegal is unnatural. 2 Marijuana is discriminated against by legislators that are too scared of being referred to as a druggie. Legislators won’t stand up for what they believe in‚ only the self interest of the corporations they represent. 3 Marijuana does not cause death. 4 Marijuana’s active ingredient THC is less toxic than nicotine. 5 Marijuana is not addictive. 6 Marijuana can be used to make hemp and other products such as
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my older cousins. I didn’t hear too much of their conversation. All I cold hear was my mom talking. “Do you have something for Develle to do‚” she stood there for a couple of seconds. Soon she said‚ “It is for his school project‚ he has to do a good deed.” “Ok I will let him know‚” she said. After that the conversation ended. My mom hung up the phone and walked out of the kitchen. The next day my mom told me that I was going to be helping out my cousin. Since I wasn’t very sure what my cousin
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Michael R. Clines Writing II Essay Assignment The Rise of America to Elect a Black President From the days of slavery when blacks where considered as 3/5 a person; to the Jim Crow era‚ where blacks where legally considered to be second class citizens; no one in America or anywhere else in the free world thought they would live to see a Blackman elected as President. The timeline for the rise of blacks in America has long and but significant: The Emancipation Proclamation
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Judging Is Wrong “Who are you to judge the life I live?I know I’m not perfect-and I don’t live to be-but before you start pointing fingers...make sure you hands are clean!”- Bob Marley What do we do when we meet a new person? We judge! Judging people is human nature. However‚ when we do form opinions of others instantly‚ most of the time we end up being wrong. Judging a person based on his/her external appearances can be totally misleading. Our appearance isn’t what defines us
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Bob Marley: Persuasion of the people with music There are hundreds of thousands of people screaming for you on stage. The Prime Minister and leader of the opposition sit in the arena. Many thought this was a sight that would never be seen‚ but it was just the sight Bob Marley had in front of him at the One Love Peace Concert in Kingston Jamaica (April‚ 1978). This was his first appearance back in Jamaica in 14 years‚ an amazing show culminating with Bob joining the hands of opposing political
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movies‚ video games‚ and music.” (Alexander and Hanson 384) The mass media is becoming very powerful‚ maybe even beyond the point of sole entertainment. When it comes to the younger generation‚ the power and influence of the media isn’t necessarily a good thing. The violence that the younger generation is exposed to on a daily basis seems to have a direct
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Bob Marley: An Impact of Peace in Jamaica Broderick Grays Chanting Down Babylon Prof. Marvin Sterling November 18‚ 2013 How did Bob Marley make a huge impact on Jamaica? Why is he considered to be one of the most talented musicians that Jamaica has ever seen? Why was Bob Marley’s funeral a day to remember in Jamaican history? Nesta Robert Marley‚ also known as Bob Marley‚ was a musical icon in his home country of Jamaica as well
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Bob Marley is without a doubt the greatest musician a third world country ever produced. Through Rastafarian ideas‚ he influenced many others with songs that touched the lives of millions with his constant message of unity. His wisdom through experience helped him achieve a grand distinction over other artists. Marley was a great ambassador to the world preaching unity and justice for all. He wanted everyone to get along without violence. Not many people can measure the importance of Bob Marley
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