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Charles Joyner: Conservative exterior, colorful exterior - The Sun News

Charles "Chaz" Joyner is hip, but you may not be able to tell at first glance. He looks a bit stuffy, stodgy even, as he sits in a conference room across from his office at the Founders Center of Coastal Carolina University. The book tells the story ...

Take care of North Dakota needs - Bismarck Tribune

i guess that now, with the more cash you have, the more your "FREE SPEECH" can be realized. as MORE cash. on a grand scale, regardless of consequences to anything(USA)... next case...this one is toast... Frahnkensteen said on: January 23, 2010, 1:32 ...

Clyde and Bonnie Died for Nihilism - Commentary Magazine

Route 154 seems like a road out of a Beckett landscape, a long, hot, flat, dusty strip that runs through a featureless pine forest. It comes from nowhere, it goes nowhere—connecting, on a more-or-less straight shot, Mt. Lebanon and Sailes, in ...

TEXAS FAITH: Do religions oppress women? - Religionblog.dallasnews.com

Nelson Mandela has formed a group called The Elders to address causes of suffering around the globe. One area that the council, which includes such members as Jimmy Carter, Desmond Tutu and Aung San Suu Kyi , has been looking at is whether religions ...

Op-Ed Contributor - New York Times

LAST week, the Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, found himself in trouble for once suggesting that Barack Obama had a political edge over other African-American candidates because he was “light-skinned” and had “no Negro dialect, unless he ...

Cowboys of Color event makes debut at Fort Worth Stock Show - Dallas Morning News

One-third of cowboys that rode the range in the old days were African-American, Native American or Hispanic," said Hearn, 70, a black cowboy who fell in love ... moved to Texas with her family six months ago from Oklahoma. Nearby, her young daughter ...

TINSLEY: Blessed - Corsicana Daily Sun

A few years ago I stopped using the word “blessed” or “blessing.” I thought it seemed shallow and artificially religious, something you say to sound religious when you don’t know what else to say. I wasn’t even sure what it meant. But, as ...

FRC's Tony Perkins Speaks to Rally of Ten Thousand Across from Nation ... - Biloxi Sun Herald

Perkins Warns Houston "Abortion Super Center" Will Be Prototype Under President Obama's Health Care Plan HOUSTON, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An estimated 10,000 people converged on Houston, Texas today for a pro-life prayer rally and march ...

Muslim scholars critical of US policy can return - The Sun News

... cites The Federalist Papers, slavery in U.S. history and spirituality in "The Audacity of Hope." A 37-year-old Iraqi Shiite, he consumes books on American culture and religion, analyzing the work of mega-pastors Rick Warren, Joel Osteen and ...

Quilt exhibit opens at Flint Institute of Arts - MLive.com

Visitors can wrap themselves up in a chapter of American history at the Flint Institute of Arts’ exhibit, “ Mary Lee Bendolph: Gee’s Bend Quilts and Beyond .” The exhibit, making its debut at the FIA on Saturday and running through April 18 ...

Resolved Question: What is the point of having Black colleges?

Before anyone accuses me of being racist on MLK, I am asking a simple question. I think Martin Luther King was a fabulous man who did many incredible things. However, I have been pondering this query for sometime. Part of getting a university education is becoming a more cultured individual and getting exposed to different ethnic groups. I am proud to be a recent graduate from Texas State University. I majored in geography and minored in anthropology. Hence, studying other people's customs was the sole basis of my degree. None of my professors ever touched up on this because race is such a hot button in our society. So here is what I am wondering. Why do African-Americans have universities solely for them? I never see Asians, Latinos, or Jews doing that. They attend the same schools as anyone else. I know if there was a college geared specifically towards White people, the ACLU would have a field day with that. So can someone please explain to me why there are colleges geared specifically towards African-Americans when dejure segregation ended in 1964? I want to know why I hear so many demanding equality while they have these institutions that seclude them from everyone else. more

Resolved Question: Blacks who live or been to Dallas, TX?? It seems like a gay city overall as far as black culture is concerned.?

I just moved out to Dallas/Fort Worth Texas from another state. There is a very healthy business orientated economy and it appears to be a rich city. HOWEVER, is it me or does the gay and bi sexual culture have a major role in Dallas Texas. I mean I am new down here and something seems so strange about it. I have never moved to a place where it is so hard for me to fit in(from a black perspective). I noticed from being on different social websites and going to nightclubs that the gay presence is strong out here amongst african americans. Lots of the younger black ladies are bi sexual or gay, lots of men are transexual's, and alot of the blackmen got funny haircuts and dress real funny. I feel like DFW is different then other parts of the south and I feel that being a straight 30 yr. old black male from originally from the north east, I just don't seem to fit in with the culture out here. My girlfriend seems to love it out here thats why she moved out here and I wanted to see what it was like. So I strongly feel that there is too much of a homosexual atmosphere in Dallas and think it is an ungodly abomination. And they say Atlanta is the gay capital for blacks while Dallas is hiding away from that title. Anyone else feel the same or disagree that Dallas is an assbackwards gay city?? more

Resolved Question: Blacks who live or been to Dallas, TX?? It seems like a gay city overall as far as black culture is concerned.?

Resolved Question: A few AP US history questions that i cant figure why i got wrong on my test?

4. Andrew Jackson believed the executive branch super-ceded all other authority in the federal government because a)states could declare any laws passed by congress null and void within their state b)the president's veto power could stop any bill from becoming law c) the judiciary had no power of enforcement so its rulings were not important d)the president was the only federal official that all citizens could vote for e) federal law was the supreme law of the land. 9.President John Tyler's diplomatic measures included a) the annexation of Texas from Spain b)settling the boundary with Canada from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Ocean c)opening diplomatic relations with China and gaining trading rights there d)ending the underground slave trade with with African nations e)the peaceful evacuation of the Seminole tribe from Florida 17.All of the following contributed to the growing isolation of Southern slave states from the rest of the nation except a)new transportation patterns that bypassed southern cities and ports. b)cheap newspapers and magazines, which pointed out sectional differences. c)the growth of a northern textile industry d)a growing commercial agriculture sector in the northwest e)the installation of telegraph lines along established rail routes 33. in the 1840s and 1850s the new idea for reform of Native Americans centered around a) relocation of indians away from white settlement because competition with whites would destroy indians b) warfare to eliminate any obstacles to continued westward white expanisons. c)immediate assimilation of indians into american society to improve the lives of native americans d)the protection and promotion of indian culture in traditional tribal lands so native ways would not be lost e)promotion of reservations to protect indians until they developed to the point where they could assimilate into white society answers and reasons would be great more

Resolved Question: Us History help please?

6. Which one of the following did the Populists support? (1 point) the Turner thesis a progressive income tax staying on the gold standard private ownership of communications and transportation systems 7. What reason was given by settlers as to why they had a greater right to western lands than the Native Americans? (1 point) The government already owned all the land of the West. The Native Americans did not want the land. Settlers produced more food and wealth than Native Americans. Native Americans had already agreed to give away their lands. 8. An "Indian rights" movement grew out of outrage over (1 point) government treatment of Native Americans. Native Americans' misuse of the land. establishment of Christian schools on reservations. passage of the Dawes Act. 9. The main objective of the nativists was to (1 point) repeal laws that restricted immigration. help immigrants adjust to American culture. build tenement apartments for immigrants. restrict immigration. 10. What development led to the first wave of Mexican immigration in the early 1900s? (1 point) irrigation of southwestern lands lower steamship rates the founding of Los Angeles the building of a railroad through Texas 11. Why did parents pressure local governments to reform public schools? (1 point) to prepare their children for college to extend their children’s knowledge beyond the basic skills to keep their children out of criminal activity to provide opportunities for sports and other extracurricular activities 12. During the early 1900s the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was an example of how African Americans (1 point) used the court system to fight discrimination. formed their own political parties. ended all segregation in the South. founded settlement houses in black neighborhoods. 13. Which phrase best summarizes what women and African Americans experienced when they sought to attend college in the late 1800s? (1 point) a real struggle an easier time than white males an impossible mission plenty of opportunities 14. How did the Plessy v. Ferguson decision affect racial relations in the South? (1 point) It forced white and African Americans to use the same public facilities. It allowed segregation to continue legally. It improved the quality of African American facilities. It ordered that segregation should be ended in public schools. 15. What stereotype was used to justify not giving women professional training? (1 point) They are too ambitious. They are untrustworthy. They lack physical strength. They lack mental ability more

Resolved Question: US History help please?

Resolved Question: CHECK OVER MY HISTORY PLEASE?

I just finished my history and I want to MAKE SURE its right..so dont answer unless you know for sure please. =] I put a * next to the one I picked. PLEASE no "do your own homework" answers, because I did do my own homework, and I just want to get and A on this. =] 6:Which one of the following did the Populists support? the Turner thesis a progressive income tax staying on the gold standard * private ownership of communications and transportation systems 7:What reason was given by settlers as to why they had a greater right to western lands than the Native Americans? The government already owned all the land of the West. The Native Americans did not want the land. * Settlers produced more food and wealth than Native Americans. Native Americans had already agreed to give away their lands. 8:An "Indian rights" movement grew out of outrage over * government treatment of Native Americans. Native Americans' misuse of the land. establishment of Christian schools on reservations. passage of the Dawes Act. 9:The main objective of the nativists was to repeal laws that restricted immigration. help immigrants adjust to American culture. build tenement apartments for immigrants. * restrict immigration. 10:What development led to the first wave of Mexican immigration in the early 1900s? irrigation of southwestern lands lower steamship rates * the founding of Los Angeles the building of a railroad through Texas 11:Why did parents pressure local governments to reform public schools? to prepare their children for college * to extend their children’s knowledge beyond the basic skills to keep their children out of criminal activity to provide opportunities for sports and other extracurricular activities 12: During the early 1900s the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was an example of how African Americans * used the court system to fight discrimination. formed their own political parties. ended all segregation in the South. founded settlement houses in black neighborhoods. 13: Which phrase best summarizes what women and African Americans experienced when they sought to attend college in the late 1800s? (1 point) * a real struggle an easier time than white males an impossible mission plenty of opportunities 14: How did the Plessy v. Ferguson decision affect racial relations in the South? It forced white and African Americans to use the same public facilities. * It allowed segregation to continue legally. It improved the quality of African American facilities. It ordered that segregation should be ended in public schools. 15: What stereotype was used to justify not giving women professional training? They are too ambitious. They are untrustworthy. * They lack physical strength. They lack mental ability.Im not sure is your for real, or your just being sarcastic.... more

Resolved Question: American History 10th grade qeustions?

1. ____ bought up large areas of land in the hope of selling it later for a large profit. 2. American citizens and immigrants who had applied to become citizens could acquire land directly from the government through the ____. 3. Homesteaders called ____ staked land claims in Indian Territory before noon on April 22, 1889. 4. During the __, cowboys herded cattle from distant ranges to railroad centers. 5. Oliver H. Kelley founded __ to help farmers form cooperatives. a. the Grange b. long drive c. Battle of Little Bighorn d. Morrill Land-Grant Act e. Massacre at Wounded Knee f. Homestead Act g. sooners h. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody i. land speculators j. Exodusters 6. Which one of the following did the Populists support? (1 point) the Turner thesis a progressive income tax staying on the gold standard private ownership of communications and transportation systems 7. What reason was given by settlers as to why they had a greater right to western lands than the Native Americans? (1 point) The government already owned all the land of the West. The Native Americans did not want the land. Settlers produced more food and wealth than Native Americans. Native Americans had already agreed to give away their lands. 8. An "Indian rights" movement grew out of outrage over (1 point) government treatment of Native Americans. Native Americans' misuse of the land. establishment of Christian schools on reservations. passage of the Dawes Act. 9. The main objective of the nativists was to (1 point) repeal laws that restricted immigration. help immigrants adjust to American culture. build tenement apartments for immigrants. restrict immigration. 10. What development led to the first wave of Mexican immigration in the early 1900s? (1 point) irrigation of southwestern lands lower steamship rates the founding of Los Angeles the building of a railroad through Texas 11. Why did parents pressure local governments to reform public schools? (1 point) to prepare their children for college to extend their children’s knowledge beyond the basic skills to keep their children out of criminal activity to provide opportunities for sports and other extracurricular activities 12. During the early 1900s the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was an example of how African Americans (1 point) used the court system to fight discrimination. formed their own political parties. ended all segregation in the South. founded settlement houses in black neighborhoods. 13. Which phrase best summarizes what women and African Americans experienced when they sought to attend college in the late 1800s? (1 point) a real struggle an easier time than white males an impossible mission plenty of opportunities 14. How did the Plessy v. Ferguson decision affect racial relations in the South? (1 point) It forced white and African Americans to use the same public facilities. It allowed segregation to continue legally. It improved the quality of African American facilities. It ordered that segregation should be ended in public schools. 15. What stereotype was used to justify not giving women professional training? (1 point) They are too ambitious. They are untrustworthy. They lack physical strength. They lack mental ability. THANKS!! more

Resolved Question: Wht was the columbian extange?

The Columbian Exchange By: Cody jones The Columbian Exchange (also sometimes known as The Great Exchange) has been one of the most significant events in the history of world ecology, agriculture, and culture. The term is used to describe the enormous widespread exchange of plants, animals, foods, human populations (including slaves), communicable diseases, and ideas between the Eastern and Western hemispheres that occurred after 1492. Many new and different goods were exchanged between the two hemispheres of the Earth, and it began a new revolution in the Americas and in Europe. In 1492, Christopher Columbus' first voyage launched an era of large-scale contact between the Old and the New World that resulted in this ecological revolution: hence the name "Columbian" Exchange. The Columbian Exchange greatly affected almost every society on earth, bringing destructive diseases that depopulated many cultures, and also circulating a wide variety of new crops and livestock that, in the long term, increased rather than diminished the world human population. Maize and potatoes became very important crops in Eurasia by the 1700s. Peanuts and manioc flourished in tropical Southeast Asian and West African soils that otherwise would not produce large yields or support large populations. This exchange of plants and animals transformed European, American, African, and Asian ways of life. Foods that had never been seen before by people became staples of their diets, as new growing regions opened up for crops. For example, before AD 1000, potatoes were not grown outside of South America. By the 1840s, Ireland was so dependent on the potato that a diseased crop led to the devastating Irish Potato Famine. The first European import, the horse, changed the lives of many Native American tribes on the Great Plains, allowing them to shift to a nomadic lifestyle based on hunting bison on horseback. Tomato sauce, made from New World tomatoes, became an Italian trademark, while coffee from Africa and sugar cane from Asia became the main crops of extensive Latin American plantations. Also the chili / Paprika from South America was introduced in India by the Portuguese and it is today an inseparable part of Indian cuisine. Before the Columbian Exchange, there were no oranges in Florida, no bananas in Ecuador, no paprika in Hungary, no tomatoes in Italy, no pineapples in Hawaii, no rubber trees in Africa, no cattle in Texas, no burros in Mexico, no chili peppers in Thailand and India, no cigarettes in France and no chocolate in Switzerland. Even the dandelion was brought to America by Europeans for use as an herb. Before regular communication had been established between the two hemispheres, the varieties of domesticated animals and infectious diseases were strikingly larger in the Old World than in the New. This led, in part, to the devastating effects of Old World diseases on Native American populations. The smallpox epidemics probably resulted in the largest death toll for Native Americans. Scarcely any society on earth remained unaffected by this global ecological exchange. Type of organismOld World list (what they had)New World list (what they had) Domesticated animals•camel •cattle •donkey •fowl (several species including chickens) •goat •horse •pig •rabbit •sheep •fowl (a few species) •guinea pig •raccoon •llama •turkey Domesticated plants•bananas •barley •beans •black pepper •cabbage •coffee •cotton (short staple "Egyptian" variety) •citrus •garlic •hemp •lettuce •oats •onion •peach •pear •rice •rye •sugarcane •turnip •wheat •avocado •beans •cashew •chicle (chewing gum base) •chili pepper (includes the bell pepper) •cocoa •cotton (long staple variety, 90% of modern cultivation) •huckleberry •maize (corn) •manioc (cassava) •papaya •peanut •pecan •pineapple •potato •rubber •squash (incl. pumpkin) •sunflower •strawberry •sweet potato •tobacco •tomato •vanilla Infectious diseases•bubonic plague •cholera •influenza •malaria •measles •scarlet fever •sleeping sickness •smallpox •tuberculosis •typhoid •yellow fever •syphilis (possibly) •yellow fever (American strains) more

Resolved Question: Wht was the columbian extange?

Resolved Question: My hispanic boyfriend brings up race a lot?

Okay I have been dating this hispanic guy for almost three months. Both of his exes are white and white hispanic. Well when we started talking, we were cool. This is my first time dating interacially, and his first time with a black woman. I am african american and in my family it's all races. Well, according to him, hispanics are forbidden to date outside their race. My thing is that both of exes are white, so why all of a sudden am I soo taboo. He told me himself that he thought he would never date a black girl. I know that all men do not prefer black women as their first choice. However, it makes me really sad, because he said that I am not used to people like him. And he meant hispanic people. I feel that if I was to be white, he wouldn't bring it up so much. And he also has four kids. He says that it is common for hispanic males to have a lot of kids. Well in the black culture, your considered irresponsible. I feel that deep down he is not happy with his decision. I feel as if maybe because I am a little bit younger than him, he feels that I am inexeperienced and due to the fact that I am black and haven't dated a lot, and fall into his age group, he may feel as if he can't do any better. When we are out together, he dosen't act like he's ashamed of me, but sometimes he brings up race. I live in texas, and the pickings for black me? Do you think he's ashamed of me or what? It makes me feel really bad.I meant the picking for black men are slim.. more

Resolved Question: How accepting is the University of Texas at Austin with other cultures?

I absolutely love the University of Texas and I am thinking of applying there. I am from Massachusetts and have heard that Texas isn't known for accepting African Americans. I am Bi-Racial and grew up in an all white household and all of my friends are white, my mom is kind of nervous about sending me to a school where there is a lot of racial tension. I told her that there is a lot of southern hospitality, is this true or is there a lot of racial tension at the school. more

Voting Question: Does your school district offer Hispanic as an option for Race?

So, I'm filling out this stupid form for my daughter's school, the "Texas Public School Ethnicity and Race Data Questionnaire". Maybe I'm naive, but I honestly don't understand this. My dad is of Mexican descent, my mom is mostly "Anglo". My daughter's dad is of Mexican descent on both sides. So, for "Ethnicity" I checked the "Hispanic/Latino" box for her. Perfect! But for Race, I feel that not one of the provided labels applies. The choices are: American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and White. Oh, and there is also a nice little note stating: "If you decline to provide this information, please be aware that the USDE requires school districs to use observer identification as a last resort for collecting the data for federal reporting". In other words, "If you don't select one, we'll do it for you." They should at least provide more acurate options, especially for LATINOS, this is TEXAS! I would even be more inclined to accept an option for mixed race. While I understand the struggles that Texas Hispanics have undergone in order to earn the classification of "White" (Hernandez v Texas, 1954) and their reasons for doing so, I feel like it is time for us to advance further and fight for a legal status that defines us as a distinctive culture! I am tired of being legally defined as white! Now, I'm not sure if this is just a Texas thing, or if it is throughout the U.S. So, I would greatly appreciate if some of you could respond, letting me know where you live and if your school forms provide an appropriate choice for race. more

Resolved Question: Do Black women like Mexican Men?

Hola, I'm a Mexican Native Indian of Purhepecha descent. I'm about 6"1 and 175 pounds with a dark brown complexion. Well anyways I grew up in South Texas by the border and most of the women there are Mestizas, with a few white girls here and there. Of course I've seen African-American women on TV, but never really got to know one well until I moved to Arizona to go to the University of Arizona. I never really noticed how beautiful they are. I love their luscious lips, sexy figures, and their dark skin color. Well anyways there is a girl in my class that I like and I think she likes me too. She is from Arizona and is dark with a nice body. We talk and she sits by me during all the lectures. Anyways I know that some Black parents don't like interracial relationships with white and blacks, but how would they treat me? Also can you tell me anything else about their culture and general likes and dislikes in men? gracias more

Resolved Question: Why is it that white people born in the USA are the only people not allowed to have a Cultural heritage?

We are told that we have to honor Hispanic, African, Asian, Native American culture's. But anything doing with home grown US culture is treated as taboo. Many times banned by political correctness rules and sometimes by federal law. Maybe that's why they are using the word "secede" in Texas more

Voting Question: Can someone please edit my essay?

The clients that I work with, to help improve the quality of their lives all want to live their life to the fullest, in optimal well being. We all have relationships with many people during our lives, and all of these relationships are different. The relationships we have with others are an essential part of life. Whether it is family, friends or others, it is important to know how to have healthy relationships with these people. Relationships increase our self-esteem, improve our mental and emotional health and help us make our life enriched. Our relationships benefit us from learning how to communicate with each other in a healthy way. Our well being is about having meaning in our lives, developing as a person and living a productive life. We tend to connect in different ways with our family and friends. They can help us in all stages of our lives. The relationships we have during our life contribute to our well being. Through our relationships, we are sustained in our personal growth and development and is the substance from which each of us grows and interacts. The relationship substance strengthens our bonds and builds trust. From it, we learn to have self-esteem, self-confidence and build our emotional as well as our mental being. They continue to provide us with the nurturing support we need to grow and handle challenges we face in the future. However, it is important for individuals to communicate with each other in order to work together to find ways to solve their problems. In healthy relationships, people respect, support and trust each other. We can accept each other for who we are, including ways we grow and change over time because our relationships change too. Having positive relationships with others is essential for our well being and so is being able to trust them. Trust impacts everyone. It affects the quality of every relationship, every communication, and every effort in which we are engaged. As social workers, we need to strengthen the communication and interactions between families. If relationships are strong, then this will contribute to improve the well being of an individual and them being able to positively contribute as a whole. Therefore, individuals can have productive and a meaningful life as a result of having stronger relationships with each other. Overall, the relationships we have with each other affect our interactions, well being, and fulfilling our emotional health. Therefore, relationships need to be strengthen to benefit the well being of an individuals life. The individuals that I want to help improve their lives come from different backgrounds and cultures. We need to understand that an individuals’ culture can affect their behavior, views, thinking, and learning. At the same time, have respect for our differences, no matter where people come from, what their beliefs are, or what their race or ethnicity is. Each of us are unique individuals and yet we can learn something new about others backgrounds and cultures that are different. For example, I consider myself to come from a diverse family. I am of mixed race. My mother is Mexican and my father is Black. I spent my life under the sole care of my Mexican mother. I grew up in a small town called San Juan in Hidalgo County, Texas. The county was eighty percent Hispanic and Latino. I enjoyed that I learned how to speak a different language. So, eventually when I learned how to speak Spanish fluently, I could relate to other cultures. I am entirely comfortable as a black individual, even though I am proud to be seen as a black individual. Even though the first thing people notice about me is that I am African American. In my mind, that is not who I am. I am both, and I would like to be seen as both. When people would hear me speak Spanish, they automatically assumed that I went to school to learn the language, not knowing this is a part of my heritage. But when I told them I was mixed with Mexican, I would get a shocking reaction from them. I would share something with them in Spanish, so they could know that I also knew how to speak their language. They realized that we had something in common. This was always the reaction I would get from people that lived in Texas. I never let that bother me. I learned that if you never ask questions about someone’s culture, then people would never learn about other people’s culture they are not familiar with. Learning about other people’s differences can enrich our lives. more

Resolved Question: can someone please edit my essay?

Our well being is about having meaning in our lives, developing as a person and feeling that our lives are fulfilling and worthwhile. Our relationships provide for our most basic human needs. Through our relationships, we are sustained in our personal growth and development. Our relationships are the substance from which each of us grows and interacts. The relationship substance strengthens our bonds and builds trust. As we grow, we learn from our life experiences. Reinforcement of values is what makes us who we are as individuals. For example, support and confidence from others helps mold us into a positive part of society. This can be seen from the support that we get from our family, whether our family is primarily one or two parents, or other family members. Strong support that individuals receive from others is essential to our well being and therefore must be strengthened. Having positive relationships with others are essential for our well being so is being able to trust others in our relationships. Trust impacts everyone. It affects the quality of every relationship, every communication, and every effort in which we are engaged. We seek to act with integrity in our lives, fostering trust in our relationships with everyone. As people’s lives become more fulfilled, so this makes a positive change in how they interact with those around them, and these in turn affect others. As a result of this, individuals contributing to their society can in turn bring about positive change to society. Nevertheless, we are the ones that give others that sense of hope they need to change their lives and improve their well being. The individuals that I want to help improve their lives come from different backgrounds and cultures. We need to understand that an individuals’ culture can affect their behavior, views, thinking, and learning. At the same time, have respect for our differences, no matter where people come from, what their beliefs are, or what their race or ethnicity is. Each of us are unique individuals and yet we can learn something new about others backgrounds and cultures that are different. For example, I consider myself to come from a diverse family. I am of mixed race. My mother is Mexican and my father is Black. I spent my life under the sole care of my Mexican mother. I grew up in a small town called San Juan in Hidalgo County, Texas. The county was eighty percent Hispanic and Latino.I enjoyed that I learned how to speak two different languages: English and Spanish. So, eventually when I learned how to speak Spanish fluently I could relate to other cultures and backgrounds. I am entirely comfortabel with my being mixed, and I am proud to be seen as a black individual. Even though the first thing people notice when they look at me is that I am African American. In my mind, that is not who I am. I am both and I would like to be seen as both. When people would hear me speak Spanish, they would automatically assume that I went to school to learn the language and never thought it was a part of me. But when I told them that I was mixed with Mexican, I would almost get a shocking reaction from them. I would share something with them in Spanish so they could know that I knew how to speak Spanish. They would immediately realize that we had something in common. That has always been the usual reaction I get from people in Texas that learned that I could speak Spanish. I never let that bother me to say the least. I learned that if you don't ask questions about someone else's culture, then people would never be open to learning anything new or something they are not familiar with. Learning about other people's differences can enrich our lives. more

Voting Question: Can someone please edit my essay on living in diverse areas?

I am biracial: my mother is Mexican and my father is black. However, I spent my life under the sole care of my Mexican mother; this plays an important role in my heritage. I grew up in Southern Texas and I enjoyed learning too speak two different languages. I enjoyed speaking Spanish and the opportunity that I had to learn the language fluently. I have grown up entirely comfortable with my biracial background, and I am proud to be identified as black even though even if it is not how I view myself. Even though most of my features looked black, people often stereotype me because of the way I looked. My hair is curly and frizzy. People look at me and see an African American. However, that is not who I am; I am both black and Mexican and I would like to be seen as both. People outside of my family stereotype me frequently simply because my skin complexion is darker than theirs or the texture of my hair is a little thicker than theirs. Typically, when they hear me utter one word in Spanish, they automatically assume that I learned to speak Spanish in school. I respond that my ethnic background was of Spanish decent. Even then, people still assume that I am from some island or from Puerto Rica. I've learned that people need to stop stereotyping and assuming things about particular races, and instead they need to actually take the time to learn more about that person. From this experience alone, I've learned to never to stereotype anyone. I am the type of individual that is inquisitive about people's culture and backgrounds. Learning more about people can make our lives that much more enriching. We all need to open ourselves to interacting with others that are different from ourselves to learn that it can be an interesting environment of which to be a part. Diversity is more than an individual's race and ethnicity. It is about unique personalities, viewpoints, and perspectives. Throughout our lives, we are going to meet people who we interact with, either in our work environment or where we live, that are different from ourselves. We need to put aside our differences and focus on what each individual can contribute in terms of strengths and capabilites. The world would be a boring place if we all thought alike. I learned this from individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. We are all the same but also somehow different. We are the same in that we are all human beings that deserve to be respected for who we are. We are different in that Our ideas, personalities, perspectives and ways of solving problems may be different from one individual to the next. There is nothing wrong with learning to view ideas and problems with a new, different attitude. Therefore, we need to be open to learning what individuals from different cultures are like and why they believe things as they do. We are all different and can learn to embrace those differences with respect, compassion, and integrity. I have often found myself questioning with what race do identify myself. Choosing to identify with one race more than the other is plain ludicrous for me. My physical appearance can look more black than Mexican but I have chosen to honor all those components in me by embracing them in different aspects of my life in California. There were many times I would have conversations with other individuals who could speak Spanish. They would hear me speak the same language and would comment on how well I could speak Spanish. As we knew how to speak the same language, we already shared something between us. Growing up, I always assumed that anyone who could speak Spanish only came from Mexico. I began to learn about the diversity of the Spanish heritage and learned that not only individuals from Mexico knew the language, but so many other nationalities as well. As I became more curious about the backgrounds of people who could speak Spanish, I was inquisitive about learning about their cultures. This experience helped broaden my perspective about the diversity among individuals of Spanish heritage. I also learned that many individuals who speak Spanish live in different places. People that speak Spanish come from Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Cuba, Panama, and Dominican Republican. We all just want to live in peace with each other and respect our differences. Individuals are all different, but all can benefit from understanding and appreciating our differences. However, our communities would be a more accepting place for individuals if everyone came together to appreciate each others’ differences. We all can be open to learning new things from individuals that are different. Our individuality makes each of us diverse in our unique ways. We all need to be open to interacting with those individuals that have different backgrounds and cultures. This is extremely important when working with a wide variety of diverse individuals. more

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I am a mixed individual. My mother is mexican and my father is black. However, I spent my life under the sole care of my mexican mother. So, this is an important part of my heritage. I grew up in Southern Texas and I enjoyed learning too speak two different languages. I also enjoyed speaking Spanish and the opportunity that I got to learn to speak Spanish fluently. I have grown up entirely comfortable with my biracial background, and I am proud to be seen as black even though even if it is not how I view myself. Even though most of my features looked Black, people would often stereotype me because of the way I looked. My hair was curly and kinky. People would look at me and see that I was African American. But in my mind, that is not who I was, I am both Black and Mexican and I would like to be seen as both. People outside of my family would stereotype me so much. Simply because my skin complexion was darker than there was or the texture of my hair was a little thicker than there was. So, for the first time, when they heard me utter one word in Spanish, they automatically would say "You know how to speak Spanish because you learned it in school". I would respond that my ethnic background was of Spanish decent. People still assume that I am from some island or from Puerto Rica. I learned that people need to stop with all the assumptions based on stereotypes from a particular race and actually take the time to learn more about that person, where he or she is from. From this experience alone, I learned never to stereotype anyone. I am the type of individual that I am so inquisitive to learning about people's culture and backgrounds. This can make our lives that much more enriching. We all need to open ourselves to interacting with others that are different from ourselves to learn that it can be an interesting environment to be a part of. Diversity is more than an individuals race and ethnicity. It is about our unique personalities, ways of looking at things, viewpoints, and perspectives. Throughout our lives, we are going to meet people who we interact with either in our work environment or where we live that are different from ourselves. We need to put aside our differences and focus on what each individual can contribute in terms of strengths and capabilites. The world would be a boring place if we all thought alike. I learned this from individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. We are all the same but different. We are the same because we all human beings that deserve to be respected for who we are. Our ideas, personalities, perspectives and ways of solving problems may be different from one individual to the next. There is nothing wrong with learning to view ideas and problems with a new, different perspective. Therefore, we need to be open to learning what individuals from different cultures are about and why they believe as they do. We are all different and can learn to embrace those differences with respect, compassion, and integrity. I have often found myself with what race do identify myself with? Choosing to identify with one race more than the other is plain ludicrous for me. My physical appearance can look more Black than Mexican but I have chosen to honor all those components in me by embracing them in different aspects of my life in California. more

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Our collective well being is improved if we live in a peaceful, flourishing, supportive society, so promoting well being should be a public as well as a personal task. Well being is more than just happiness. It is about having meaning in our lives, developing as a person and feeling that our lives are fulfilling and worthwhile. Well being comes from having a web of relationships and interests. Family and friends, agencies and communities all can increase our well being. Our relationships also provide for our most basic human needs. While helping us to have a fulfilling life, our relationships help us to live our lives to the fullest potential. Through our relationships, we are sustained in our personal growth and development. Our relationships are the substance to how each of us grow and interact with each other. The relationship substance strengthens our bonds and builds trust. As we grow, we learn from life experiences after leaving our parents. Re-enforcement of values is what makes us who we are as individuals. For example, support and confidence from others helps to mold us into being a positive part of society. What makes individuals who they are is contributed by everyone who has helped and guided that person. Relationships play a central role throughout our lives although the family structure may maybe different for every individual. Whether our family structure is composed of one or both parents, or other family members, strong support from others is important for that individuals’ well-being. But just as human relationships with others and our family is essential for our well being so is trust. Trust impact everyone. It affects the quality of every relationship, every communication, and every effort in which we are engaged. The ability to establish, grow, extend and restore trust is not only vital to our personal and interpersonal well being but for the community as well. I believe that within each of every individual is the ability to reach our full potential and change the world, one person at a time. We must start with ourselves. We seek to act with integrity in our own lives, fostering trust in our relationships with family, clients, and community. As people’s lives become more purposeful, fulfilled and happy, so this makes a positive change in how they interact with those around them, and these in turn affect others. As a result of this, one person living their life in accordance with who they really are can, in a sense, bring positive change to the world. Each and every one of us can come to realize that he or she, no matter how insignificant or helpless he may feel-is in a position to change the world. We must all begin with ourselves; if we wait for someone else, none of us will ever see any change. And it is not true that it is impossible: even the most powerless among us has his own willpower, and at the same time this is perhaps the only thing that no one can take away from us. Whoever applies it may achieve something. So, I want to as a person who is concerned about the well being of others to give them a ray of hope. I want to give individuals that are marginalized and vulnerable hope that they can accomplish things. No matter where people live, work, or get there education, there is going to be diverse individuals everywhere. For myself, diversity simply is living in a community where nothing is alike. We all want the same things for every individual. The dignity of all human beings, and treating all people with respect and equality and people having the opportunity to fully participate in becoming self-sufficient to make the best possible choices for themselves. We would accept nothing less from each of us. We recognize the differences among us. We all recognize that each of us have different ideas, views, and perspectives when working together to solve problems. All individuals need to come together to appreciate our differences and understand where people come from and why they believe as they do. When people look at diversity, we must look beyond our own culture and race. People should take a broader view of things that make up the whole person and what makes us all unique. Overall, diversity celebrates what makes us unique, and it is important to me because individuals can never stop learning new things about it through other people. For myself, I know that I was able to learn from other cultures and have an open mind when our views differed from one another. For example, I am an individual of mixed heritage. I am African American and Mexican American. My mother is Mexican and my family is African American. I grew up in a small community in Southern Texas mostly which the population was Spanish. I was raised by my mother who taught me how to speak Spanish. I eventually learned how to speak both English and Spanish. This a part of my heritage that is important to me that I am bilingual. I generally learned to speak Spanish because, while my mot more

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The essence of humanity belongs to the differences among individuals.Therefore it should never be the source of hatred or conflict. People need to respect each other for their differences. Therein lies a fundamental principle: respect for diversity. We are all different but yet want the same things for each other; mutual respect for one another. We should respect those that are unlike ourselves and respect their culture, traditions, and values. In some ways, all these things put together make us unique individuals. Therefore, we need to embrace our differences and uniqueness. I grew up in a small community in Southern Texas where most of the individuals spoke Spanish. We all interacted with with one another regardless of our economic status or ethnic background. I am mixed with two different ethnic backgrounds: Mexican and African American. I was raised with my mother, so I only experienced the Mexican part of my heritage. My heritage became a major part of who I am. This was in our names, the foods we eat, the way we dance, and interact with each other. I especially enjoyed that I had the opportunity to learn a second language. I was able to learn how to speak Spanish fluently. Many times I would have conversations with others from my Spanish heritage, and they would hear me speak the language and comment on how I could speak Spanish really well. As we knew how to speak the same language, we already knew that we had something in common. I thought that individuals who could speak Spanish only came from Mexico. I began to learn about the diversity of the Spanish heritage and learned that not only individuals from Mexico knew the language, but other nationalities as well. As I became more curious about the backgrounds of people who spoke Spanish, I began asking people about their culture. This experience helped broaden my perspective about the diversity among individuals of Spanish heritage. I later learned that many individuals who can speak Spanish live in different places. People that speak Spanish come from Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Cuba, Panama, and Dominican Republican. We all just want to live in peace with each other and respect our differences. Individuals are all different, but all can benefit from understanding and appreciating our differences. However, our communities would be a more accepting place for individuals if everyone came together to appreciate each others' differences. We all can be open to learning new things from individuals unlike ourselves. Our individuality makes each of us diverse in our unique ways. We all need to be open to interacting and communicating with those individuals that come from diverse background and cultures. This is extremely important when working with a wide variety of diverse individuals. My experience working with diverse individuals was very important for me. I was working as a Spanish translator case manager. The other case managers that I was working with for the most part already knew how to speak Spanish. So, when they found out I was the new case manager to be part of their team they were just excited to have another translator. Even though we all were case managers, our facility was very diverse. Some of the case managers that worked there were Hispanic, Asian, and of course I was African American. We all were from different cultures and backgrounds and yet still had one thing in common: we all worked together as a team to get our work done. I learned from that experience that as diverse as people can be, we can all bring our different backgrounds and different ideas to the work environment which in some ways enriches our lives. Sometimes, working with diverse individuals can make the environment that much more interesting. There is absolutely nothing wrong with working with someone whose ideas of solving problems is different than our ways of solving problems. Being different is good. Embrace it. We all can contribute our unique strengths. My strength is being able to help others overcome their language barriers. I feel that my cultural background has provided me with the capacity to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. more

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No matter where people live, work, or go to school, their is going to be diverse individuals in every community. For myself, diversity simply is living in a community where nothing is alike. We all want the same things for every individual. The dignity and worth of all human beings, treating all people with respect and equality, and people having the opportunity to full participate in being self-sufficient to make their own best possible choices. We would accept nothing less from each of us. We recognize the differences among us. We all recognize that each of us have different ways of looking at things, views, and perspectives when working together to solve problems. All individuals need to come together to learn from each other in appreciating our differences and understand where people come from and why they believe as they do. When people look at diversity, we must look beyond our own culture and background. People should take a broader view of things that make up the whole person and what makes us all unique. Overall, diversity celebrates what makes individuals' unique, and it is important to me because people can never stop learning new things about it through other people. For myself, I know that I was able to learn from other cultures and have an open mind when our views differed from one another. For example, I am an individual of mixed heritage. I am African American and Mexican American. My mother is Mexican American and my father is African American. I grew up in a small community in Southern Texas mostly the population was generally Spanish. I was raised by my mother who taught me how to speak Spanish. Eventually, I learned how to speak two languages, English and Spanish. This is a part of my heritage that is important to me because it has helped me to understand other cultures that also speak Spanish language. I generally learned how to speak Spanish because while my mother would work, my grandmother would take care of us and the only language she spoke was Spanish and she was from Mexico. What I loved the most about my Mexican culture was our families' close connectedness with one another. I also enjoyed the Mariachi music, and eating spicy foods such as tamales, burritos, enchiladas, and chimichangas. This has helped me to better relate to individuals from different cultures. Speaking Spanish has helped me to understand other cultures that also speak Spanish such as Latinos, Hispanics, and some Philippines as well. Most of my friends that I went to school with in Southern Texas were biracial: Caucasian and Black and other of my friends were Black. But the rest of my friends were mostly Hispanic and Latino ethnic backgrounds. I learned about our cultures and ethnic backgrounds and was able to understand that people from different cultures learn to interact and function together with increased appreciation for their heritage. Sometimes, the experiences that I had in Texas were somewhat different. People in Texas just are not as friendly as people in California. When I moved to California, my viewpoints were broadened by other cultures. I was more open to learning from individuals of other cultures. When I started working for a nonprofit organization when I first moved to California, I noticed the diversity there was among individuals of diverse backgrounds in the workplace. I came to appreciate and learned about how an individuals culture has influence on our behavior and views and perspectives. I also learned that while working with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, people have different ways to look at things and often will solve problems differently. I liked being in an work environment when I am able to engage with different people who have different ideas and backgrounds. Sometimes, people need to take a step back from themselves, and look at how we view people who are unlike ourselves. Embracing diversity means committing to looking beyond those unlike ourselves. Most importantly, it is important to be open-minded and non-judgmental when interacting and communicating with people from diverse backgrounds. This makes our world a better place when we respect each other for who they are, regardless of our differences. We need to be open to change and learning from one another unlike ourselves. My cultural background has provided me with the capacity to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I am culturally competent to help individuals that are Spanish speaking who don't speak English and English speakers who don't speak Spanish. I also learned to better appreciate other cultures as well. I feel that I can assist these individuals in however they need help. Being able to learn from others is important for self-awareness and being able to being open to learning new things about other people. Embrace diversity for what it is- respecting each and every person for who they are, learning about our differences, and being open to those difference more

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No matter where people, live, work, or get there education, there is going to be diverse individuals everywhere. For myself, diversity simply is living in a community where nothing is alike. We all want the same things for every individual. The dignity of all human beings, and treating all people with respect and equality. We would accept nothing less from each of us. We recognize the differences among us. We all recognize that each of us have different ideas, views, and perspectives when solving problems and working together. All individuals need to come together to appreciate our differences and understand where people come from and why they believe as they do. When people look at diversity, we must look beyond our own culture and race. People should take a broader view of things that make up the whole person and what makes us all unique. Overall, diversity celebrates what makes us unique and it is important to me because individuals can never stop learning new things about it through other people. For myself, I know that I was able to learn from other cultures and have an open mind when our views differed from one another. For example, I am an individual of mixed heritage. I am African American and Mexican American. My mother is Mexican and my family is African American. I grew up in a small community in Southern Texas mostly which the population was Spanish. I was raised by my mother who taught me how to speak Spanish. I eventually learned how to speak both English and Spanish. This a part of my heritage that is important to me that I am bilingual. This has helped me better relate to individuals from different cultures. When I moved to California, my viewpoints were broadened by other cultures.I am more open to learning from people of other cultures. I started working at a nonprofit organization when I noticed the diversity there was among individuals in the workplace. For instance, one of my friends I met while working there was from the Philippines. To me, learning about her culture was interesting to me because I connected with her on the level of our shared language Spanish. I learned that she did things differently in her culture and I was open to learning about her culture. I later learned that people have different ways to look at things and often will solve problems differently. Sometimes people need to take a step back from themselves, and look at how we view people who are unlike ourselves. Embracing diversity means committing to looking beyond those unlike us. It is important to be open-minded and nonjudgmental when interacting and communicating with people from diverse backgrounds. My cultural background has provided me with the capacity to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I am culturally competent to help individuals that are Spanish speakers who don’t speak English and English speakers who don’t speak Spanish. I also learned to better appreciate other “Spanish” cultures as well. I feel that I can assist them in however they need help, whether it is emotionally or physically. more

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Question 11 Multiple Choice Points: 1 Delegates to the Constitutional Convention were initially supposed to throw out the Articles of Confederation and start all over. write new constitutions for the states they represented. amend the Articles of Confederation. determine whether slavery would be allowed to continue. Question 12 Multiple Choice Points: 1 Which one of the following was a major accomplishment of the Jefferson administration? increasing the size of the army destroying the Bank of the United States making the Louisiana Purchase driving the British out of Canada Question 13 Multiple Choice Points: 1 Which was a provision of the Missouri Compromise of 1820? Missouri and Maine were denied statehood. Western territories north of Missouri's southern border were closed to slavery. Slavery could not spread to any western lands. Free states could never outnumber slave states. Question 14 Multiple Choice Points: 1 The great increase in the United States population during the period before 1830 was mostly a result of immigration from Europe. an increase in the African slave trade. immigration from Asia. an increase in the birth rate. Question 15 Multiple Choice Points: 1 The construction of canals during the early 1800s was driven by the fact that very few new roads were being built. waterways were the cheapest way to carry goods. they were cheap and easy to build. railroads had proved to be inefficient. Question 16 Multiple Choice Points: 1 Which of the following was most important in making cotton "king" in the South? a ban on the further importation of slaves the invention of the cotton gin industrialization in the South rapid urban growth in the South Question 17 Multiple Choice Points: 1 How did President Jackson react to Georgia's seizure of Cherokee lands? He supported the Supreme Court rulings that Georgia's action was unconstitutional. He sided with Georgia in defiance of the Supreme Court. He ordered the United States Army to leave the Cherokee alone. He negotiated a compromise that gave one third of the land to Georgia. Question 18 Multiple Choice Points: 1 The South in the early 1800s was crowded and bustling. mainly rural. an area of high population density. predominantly an industrial society. Question 19 Multiple Choice Points: 1 The Monroe Doctrine stated that European countries must give up their colonies in the Western Hemisphere. the United States was free to take sides in European wars. Europe must not try to control any nation in the Western Hemisphere. further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere was welcome. Question 20 Multiple Choice Points: 1 Southern members of Congress resisted antislavery efforts by passing the gag rule. establishing the Underground Railroad. abolishing utopian communities. promoting education for enslaved African Americans. Question 21 Multiple Choice Points: 1 The Seneca Falls Convention was important because it united various antislavery societies into a single movement. petitioned Congress for a constitutional amendment for emancipation. established a public school system throughout the North. was the first women's rights convention in American history. Question 22 Multiple Choice Points: 1 Most immigrants to the United States from 1820 to 1860 came from Asia. Africa. northern Europe. the Caribbean. Question 23 Multiple Choice Points: 1 What impact did the arrival of the horse have on Native Americans? Farming replaced hunting. Men and women shared more responsibilities. Trading declined. Many Native Americans became nomads. Question 24 Multiple Choice Points: 1 Which of the following contributed to the success of the Spanish missions in California? raids by nomadic Native Americans Native American labor the priests' tolerance and respect for Native American culture good living conditions and excellent medical care Question 25 Multiple Choice Points: 1 Which statement best describes the relationship between emigrating pioneers and Native Americans in the 1840s? Native Americans usually raided and destroyed the caravans. Native Americans and pioneers usually traded with each other. Native Americans and pioneers rarely interacted at all. Native Americans usually guided and protected the caravans. Question 26 Multiple Choice Points: 1 What issue became a major problem for the United States government after the Mexican War? whether slavery should be allowed in the western territories whether Mormons should be allowed to settle in Utah whether the United States should annex Texas whether Americans should migrate to Mexico's more

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I placed a * beside the answer I chose... 10pts possible, i point per question! 6. Which one of the following did the Populists support? (1 point) the Turner thesis* a progressive income tax staying on the gold standard private ownership of communications and transportation systems 7. What reason was given by settlers as to why they had a greater right to western lands than the Native Americans? (1 point) The government already owned all the land of the West. The Native Americans did not want the land. * Settlers produced more food and wealth than Native Americans. Native Americans had already agreed to give away their lands. 8. An "Indian rights" movement grew out of outrage over (1 point) government treatment of Native Americans. Native Americans' misuse of the land. establishment of Christian schools on reservations.* passage of the Dawes Act. 9. The main objective of the nativists was to (1 point) repeal laws that restricted immigration. * help immigrants adjust to American culture. build tenement apartments for immigrants. restrict immigration. 10. What development led to the first wave of Mexican immigration in the early 1900s? (1 point) irrigation of southwestern lands lower steamship rates the founding of Los Angeles the building of a railroad through Texas * 11. Why did parents pressure local governments to reform public schools? (1 point) to prepare their children for college to extend their children’s knowledge beyond the basic skills * to keep their children out of criminal activity to provide opportunities for sports and other extracurricular activities 12. During the early 1900s the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was an example of how African Americans (1 point) used the court system to fight discrimination.* formed their own political parties. ended all segregation in the South. founded settlement houses in black neighborhoods. 13. Which phrase best summarizes what women and African Americans experienced when they sought to attend college in the late 1800s? (1 point) a real struggle* an easier time than white males an impossible mission plenty of opportunities 14. How did the Plessy v. Ferguson decision affect racial relations in the South? (1 point) It forced white and African Americans to use the same public facilities. It allowed segregation to continue legally.* It improved the quality of African American facilities. It ordered that segregation should be ended in public schools. 15. What stereotype was used to justify not giving women professional training? (1 point) They are too ambitious. They are untrustworthy. They lack physical strength.* They lack mental ability. more

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For items 1-5, match each term with its description below. Type the letter of your answer choice in the box below each description. *You will not use all the items. a. the Grange b. long drive c. Battle of Little Bighorn d. Morrill Land-Grant Act e. Massacre at Wounded Knee f. Homestead Act g. sooners h. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody i. land speculators j. Exodusters 1.____ bought up large areas of land in the hope of selling it later for a large profit. 2.American citizens and immigrants who had applied to become citizens could acquire land directly from the government through the ____. 3.Homesteaders called ____ staked land claims in Indian Territory before noon on April 22, 1889. 4.During the __, cowboys herded cattle from distant ranges to railroad centers. 5.Oliver H. Kelley founded __ to help farmers form cooperatives. --------------------------------------... Choose the item that best completes the statement or answers the question. 6.Which one of the following did the Populists support? A-the Turner thesis B-a progressive income tax C-staying on the gold standard D-private ownership of communications and transportation systems 7.What reason was given by settlers as to why they had a greater right to western lands than the Native Americans? A-The government already owned all the land of the West. B-The Native Americans did not want the land. C-Settlers produced more food and wealth than Native Americans. D-Native Americans had already agreed to give away their lands. 8.An "Indian rights" movement grew out of outrage over A-government treatment of Native Americans. B-Native Americans' misuse of the land. C-establishment of Christian schools on reservations. D-passage of the Dawes Act. 9.The main objective of the nativists was to A-repeal laws that restricted immigration. B-help immigrants adjust to American culture. C-build tenement apartments for immigrants. D-restrict immigration. 10. What development led to the first wave of Mexican immigration in the early 1900s? A-irrigation of southwestern lands B-lower steamship rates C-the founding of Los Angeles D-the building of a railroad through Texas 11.Why did parents pressure local governments to reform public schools? A-to prepare their children for college B-to extend their children’s knowledge beyond the basic skills C-to keep their children out of criminal activity D-to provide opportunities for sports and other extracurricular activities 12.During the early 1900s the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was an example of how African Americans A-used the court system to fight discrimination. B-formed their own political parties. C-ended all segregation in the South. D-founded settlement houses in black neighborhoods. 13.Which phrase best summarizes what women and African Americans experienced when they sought to attend college in the late 1800s? A-a real struggle B-an easier time than white males C-an impossible mission D-plenty of opportunities 14.How did the Plessy v. Ferguson decision affect racial relations in the South? A-It forced white and African Americans to use the same public facilities. B-It allowed segregation to continue legally. C-It improved the quality of African American facilities. D-It ordered that segregation should be ended in public schools. 15.What stereotype was used to justify not giving women professional training? A-They are too ambitious. B-They are untrustworthy. C-They lack physical strength. D-They lack mental ability. more

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Resolved Question: please help me with my history!!! please asap!!!!!!!?

For items 1-5, match each term with its description below. Type the letter of your answer choice in the box below each description. *You will not use all the items. a. the Grange b. long drive c. Battle of Little Bighorn d. Morrill Land-Grant Act e. Massacre at Wounded Knee f. Homestead Act g. sooners h. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody i. land speculators j. Exodusters 1.____ bought up large areas of land in the hope of selling it later for a large profit. 2.American citizens and immigrants who had applied to become citizens could acquire land directly from the government through the ____. 3.Homesteaders called ____ staked land claims in Indian Territory before noon on April 22, 1889. 4.During the __, cowboys herded cattle from distant ranges to railroad centers. 5.Oliver H. Kelley founded __ to help farmers form cooperatives. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Choose the item that best completes the statement or answers the question. 6.Which one of the following did the Populists support? A-the Turner thesis B-a progressive income tax C-staying on the gold standard D-private ownership of communications and transportation systems 7.What reason was given by settlers as to why they had a greater right to western lands than the Native Americans? A-The government already owned all the land of the West. B-The Native Americans did not want the land. C-Settlers produced more food and wealth than Native Americans. D-Native Americans had already agreed to give away their lands. 8.An "Indian rights" movement grew out of outrage over A-government treatment of Native Americans. B-Native Americans' misuse of the land. C-establishment of Christian schools on reservations. D-passage of the Dawes Act. 9.The main objective of the nativists was to A-repeal laws that restricted immigration. B-help immigrants adjust to American culture. C-build tenement apartments for immigrants. D-restrict immigration. 10. What development led to the first wave of Mexican immigration in the early 1900s? A-irrigation of southwestern lands B-lower steamship rates C-the founding of Los Angeles D-the building of a railroad through Texas 11.Why did parents pressure local governments to reform public schools? A-to prepare their children for college B-to extend their children’s knowledge beyond the basic skills C-to keep their children out of criminal activity D-to provide opportunities for sports and other extracurricular activities 12.During the early 1900s the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was an example of how African Americans A-used the court system to fight discrimination. B-formed their own political parties. C-ended all segregation in the South. D-founded settlement houses in black neighborhoods. 13.Which phrase best summarizes what women and African Americans experienced when they sought to attend college in the late 1800s? A-a real struggle B-an easier time than white males C-an impossible mission D-plenty of opportunities 14.How did the Plessy v. Ferguson decision affect racial relations in the South? A-It forced white and African Americans to use the same public facilities. B-It allowed segregation to continue legally. C-It improved the quality of African American facilities. D-It ordered that segregation should be ended in public schools. 15.What stereotype was used to justify not giving women professional training? A-They are too ambitious. B-They are untrustworthy. C-They lack physical strength. D-They lack mental ability. more

Resolved Question: Is dog fighting illegal in Texas?

I know where there is dog fighting rink and I been to it a few times pretty fun stuff but I was wondering if it is illegal cause I got other pending legal issues right now too and don't need more trouble. I know Michael Vick got arrest for it ( cause whites don't agree with the african american culture) so i don't want get trouble too.I ain't snitching on my homeboys for no cash. more

Resolved Question: United states history help please?

a. the Grange b. long drive c. Battle of Little Bighorn d. Morrill Land-Grant Act e. Massacre at Wounded Knee f. Homestead Act g. sooners h. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody i. land speculators j. Exodusters 1. ____ bought up large areas of land in the hope of selling it later for a large profit. (1 point) 2. American citizens and immigrants who had applied to become citizens could acquire land directly from the government through the ____. (1 point) 3. Homesteaders called ____ staked land claims in Indian Territory before noon on April 22, 1889. (1 point) 4. During the __, cowboys herded cattle from distant ranges to railroad centers. (1 point) 5. Oliver H. Kelley founded __ to help farmers form cooperatives. (1 point) Multiple Choice Choose the item that best completes the statement or answers the question. IDENTIFYING MAIN IDEAS 6. Which one of the following did the Populists support? (1 point) the Turner thesis a progressive income tax staying on the gold standard private ownership of communications and transportation systems 7. What reason was given by settlers as to why they had a greater right to western lands than the Native Americans? (1 point) The government already owned all the land of the West. The Native Americans did not want the land. Settlers produced more food and wealth than Native Americans. Native Americans had already agreed to give away their lands. 8. An "Indian rights" movement grew out of outrage over (1 point) government treatment of Native Americans. Native Americans' misuse of the land. establishment of Christian schools on reservations. passage of the Dawes Act. 9. The main objective of the nativists was to (1 point) repeal laws that restricted immigration. help immigrants adjust to American culture. build tenement apartments for immigrants. restrict immigration. 10. What development led to the first wave of Mexican immigration in the early 1900s? (1 point) irrigation of southwestern lands lower steamship rates the founding of Los Angeles the building of a railroad through Texas 11. Why did parents pressure local governments to reform public schools? (1 point) to prepare their children for college to extend their children’s knowledge beyond the basic skills to keep their children out of criminal activity to provide opportunities for sports and other extracurricular activities 12. During the early 1900s the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was an example of how African Americans (1 point) used the court system to fight discrimination. formed their own political parties. ended all segregation in the South. founded settlement houses in black neighborhoods. 13. Which phrase best summarizes what women and African Americans experienced when they sought to attend college in the late 1800s? (1 point) a real struggle an easier time than white males an impossible mission plenty of opportunities 14. How did the Plessy v. Ferguson decision affect racial relations in the South? (1 point) It forced white and African Americans to use the same public facilities. It allowed segregation to continue legally. It improved the quality of African American facilities. It ordered that segregation should be ended in public schools. 15. What stereotype was used to justify not giving women professional training?(1 point) They are too ambitious. They are untrustworthy. They lack physical strength. They lack mental ability. more

Resolved Question: Can someone please edit my paragraph on working or living in diverse settings?

A prime example of my becoming culturally competent was that I learned to speak Spanish from my family.I am a bi-racial minority, in that my mother was Mexican and my dad was Black. I was raised by my mother in Southern Texas that was a Mexican community which was predominately Spanish speaking. Being in constant association with the Mexican population, I learned to speak Spanish. I believe that because of my background: my association and interactions with individuals of my heritage helped impact me to better relate to the individuals or clients that I serve. . From that aspect, I am culturally competent to work with diverse individuals from different backgrounds and experiences.. So, when I moved to California, being totally immersed with the Mexican mentality, it was also a different experience for me. I went there and y viewpoints were broadened by and to other cultures. The communities in California had diverse individuals and groups who weer different cultures and races, such as Asian, Caucasian, African Americans, and Latinos. Being a people service oriented person, I embraced this opportunity. For example, I believe that diversity enables us to learn new things about other cultures. In my own personal experience, I am convinced that we can be open to learning with and from each other. Thus, working in diverse settings can be a dynamic atmosphere to be a part of. This is where I began to see myself grow as a person, in becoming aware of my own culture, and also in my learning experience of being open to other cultures, experiences, and our individual differences. In my opinion, the more diverse we are, the stronger that we will be as an individual, community, and organization. The more competent we are to acknowledge and value differences and attempt to understand our own biases, the better we will be as individuals and cultures. more

Resolved Question: History Class Help? 10 points for all answers?

Matching IDENTIFYING KEY TERMS, PEOPLE, AND PLACES For items 1-5, match each term with its description below. Type the letter of your answer choice in the box below each description. *You will not use all the items. a. the Grange b. long drive c. Battle of Little Bighorn d. Morrill Land-Grant Act e. Massacre at Wounded Knee f. Homestead Act g. sooners h. William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody i. land speculators j. Exodusters 1. ____ bought up large areas of land in the hope of selling it later for a large profit. (1 point) 2. American citizens and immigrants who had applied to become citizens could acquire land directly from the government through the ____. (1 point) 3. Homesteaders called ____ staked land claims in Indian Territory before noon on April 22, 1889. (1 point) 4. During the __, cowboys herded cattle from distant ranges to railroad centers. (1 point) 5. Oliver H. Kelley founded __ to help farmers form cooperatives. (1 point) Multiple Choice Choose the item that best completes the statement or answers the question. IDENTIFYING MAIN IDEAS 6. Which one of the following did the Populists support? (1 point) the Turner thesis a progressive income tax staying on the gold standard private ownership of communications and transportation systems 7. What reason was given by settlers as to why they had a greater right to western lands than the Native Americans? (1 point) The government already owned all the land of the West. The Native Americans did not want the land. Settlers produced more food and wealth than Native Americans. Native Americans had already agreed to give away their lands. 8. An "Indian rights" movement grew out of outrage over (1 point) government treatment of Native Americans. Native Americans' misuse of the land. establishment of Christian schools on reservations. passage of the Dawes Act. 9. The main objective of the nativists was to (1 point) repeal laws that restricted immigration. help immigrants adjust to American culture. build tenement apartments for immigrants. restrict immigration. 10. What development led to the first wave of Mexican immigration in the early 1900s? (1 point) irrigation of southwestern lands lower steamship rates the founding of Los Angeles the building of a railroad through Texas 11. Why did parents pressure local governments to reform public schools? (1 point) to prepare their children for college to extend their children’s knowledge beyond the basic skills to keep their children out of criminal activity to provide opportunities for sports and other extracurricular activities 12. During the early 1900s the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was an example of how African Americans (1 point) used the court system to fight discrimination. formed their own political parties. ended all segregation in the South. founded settlement houses in black neighborhoods. 13. Which phrase best summarizes what women and African Americans experienced when they sought to attend college in the late 1800s? (1 point) a real struggle an easier time than white males an impossible mission plenty of opportunities 14. How did the Plessy v. Ferguson decision affect racial relations in the South? (1 point) It forced white and African Americans to use the same public facilities. It allowed segregation to continue legally. It improved the quality of African American facilities. It ordered that segregation should be ended in public schools. 15. What stereotype was used to justify not giving women professional training? (1 point) They are too ambitious. They are untrustworthy. They lack physical strength. They lack mental ability. Essay CRITICAL THINKING 16. Testing Conclusions As you have read, Mark Twain labeled the years from 1877 to 1900 the "Gilded Age," implying that American society was "a thin layer of glitter over a cheap base." Identify and explain one example that might support Twain's conclusion. (5 points) more

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Resolved Question: Question for BLACK PEOPLE...??

THIS IS LONG SO IF YOU'RE NOT MATURE ENOUGH TO READ IT, THEN DON'T BOTHER ANSWERING. I'm a 16 year old African American female. I was raised in a predominantly white neighborhood. I got a lot of racism growing up and I think for a little while I would just try to act like the white kids so I could have friends. I'm a junior in high school now and there's so much more diversity. I've had people tell me that I talk white. whatever. I'm not being fake and acting like something I'm not to fit in (I've been down that route and look what it's gotten me into) and I shouldn't have to. I hate it how some black people will change the way they talk around me to 'make me feel more comfortable'. I know what they're doing, I am black. sometimes I feel like I get racism from both sides. my older sister who isn't sheltered like me (she grew up in Japan and Texas and hung out with mostly black people) explained that some black people talk in a different dialect when they're together because of a bond they have. Do I have to change the way I talk to be apart of that bond? I've had black friends but I've never been apart of a group of close black people. I really want that closeness. I don't really have any friends right now and that's something I want to change with some other things. Do I have to change the way I talk to be apart of that strong bond that some black people have? Is this a culture-where you're raised type of thing? How do you see this whole thing from and outsider's point of view? more

Resolved Question: This may sound wrong but i'm just curious?

I lived in Houston and now live in another city in Texas... I have seen and talked to plenty of cultured or non cultured people. But I have always wondered, and I find it quite sad but why do many black people act so rude or thuggish? They always yell and seem to be in constant arguments. For example the people down the street. They are always bitching at eachother... at their kids or whoever. WHY? Don't get me wrong, I know many smart, polite african americans but why are others just all wrong? Smile sometimes!!!I don't know what you are talking about Katie. People have treated me all different ways... I don't act on how they treat me... I'm just myself.Oh yeah, I agree it happens in all races. But i've observed a different kind of behavior with blacks who are below middle class here in the states. more

Resolved Question: Shouldn't Ashley Simpson and any other pregnant, underage girls in America be taken into protective custody?

Or is that only reserved for folks like the FLDS that live outside the mainstream pop-culture? I mean underage pregnancy rates are higher for the general public than they are for the FLDS so, why are they getting singled out? Could it be the same reason the Japenese Americans were imprisoned during World War Two, because they are different. According to news reports the rate of teenage pregnancy and underage sex among the FLDS is less than the national average. Could this have something to do with them ALL being religious? I believe the beef is more with men having control in an isolated community than it does with child abuse. If this is the example to go by, the African-American community would have had its children taken away a long time ago. The only reason, in my opinion that anyone even gives a damn about what is happening in Texas is because the children are white. Any other opinions on the subject would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.I MEAN JAMIE SPEARS!!!! more

Resolved Question: kamal roy epoisode in u s a politics_republican and general ; do u hear some ?

CommentsLISANROY wrote: making the leap to Obama without such political pressure, I think it's a bit early to say the floodgates have opened. It may happen; it may not. But any potential tipping point is still a ways away. Featured, Barack Obama Permalink: http://www.blog.newsweek.com/blogs/stumper/archive/2008/02/15/obama-s-tipping-point-not-yet.aspx Sphere It! Digg It! Newsvine Del.icio.us Facebook Type SizePrint Email RSS Social Networks Permalink: http://www.blog.newsweek.com/blogs/stumper/archive/2008/02/15/obama-s-tipping-point-not-yet.aspx TrackBack URL: http://www.blog.newsweek.com/blogs/stumper/trackback.aspx?PostID=183355 Sphere It! Digg It! Newsvine Del.icio.us Facebook Thanks for sharing your feedback! If your feedback doesn't appear right away, please be patient as it may take a few minutes to publish - or longer if the blogger is moderating comments. 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Olbermann read it really fast but I didn't hear any denial of the allegations pertaining to the female lobbyist. *** read more Read the Full Post Advertisement Permalink: http://www.blog.nvbxjvz.newsweek.com/blogs/theruckus/archive/2008/02/20/talk-left-mccain-slams-ny-times-article-linking-him-to-female-lobbyist.aspx Sphere It! Digg It! Newsvine Del.icio.us Facebook Type SizePrint Email RSS Social Networks Permalink: http://www.blog.nvbxjvz.newsweek.com/blogs/theruckus/archive/2008/02/20/talk-left-mccain-slams-ny-times-article-linking-him-to-female-lobbyist.aspx TrackBack URL: http://www.blog.nvbxjvz.newsweek.com/blogs/theruckus/trackback.aspx?PostID=194217 Sphere It! Digg It! Newsvine Del.icio.us Facebook DiscussEnter Your CommentSubmit Member Comments Posted By: CANDIDATE_REPUBLICAN (March 19, 2008 at 9:22 AM) password? News Politics Tech and Business Culture Health Voices Quick Guide Report Abuse -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted By: CANDIDATE_REPUBLICAN (March 19, 2008 at 6:26 AM) the Reverend dr kamal karna roy aka joseph geronimo jr, the republican as the mr clean to mr cleanest as the would be nominee of gop at the nov 4, 2008, if be held without u s district courts in 21+ jurisdictions complained to u s attorney general by e mail on 3 19 2008 that pursuant to u s 1st amendment constitutional rights of u s citizen viz kamal karna k roy, also a republican hopeful submitted affidavit under penalty of perjury that john mccain used some elderly pursuit of female companion ship against interest pedalling in t v communication industry as was clearly exhibited in love fantassy of companionship triangole PAXTON_FEMALE LOBBYIST _ JOHN MCCAIN. here sex /passion/ free use of aircrft of paxton by mccain_ letter to govt authority with different wing of u s got viz communication industry regulatory body ; the episode is very illegal the way it was. dr roy under oath of sworn statement said we are so painded, harmed mentally and were damaged in our national glory of u s a govt rule, that we demand , as member of we the people of constitution of usa to commene enquiries against john mccain , now and at the time of occurances of crime as occured some years ago , see newsweek.com comment mccain kamal karna roy for more details of compaints, By laws of usa we may not sit back to withhold a crime against we the people, usa, so the attorney general of usa please run an official investigation against senator jojn mccain c/o us senate and a candidate of u s preidenial gop candidate 2008: Report Abuse -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted By: CANDIDATE_REPUBLICAN (March 18, 2008 at 9:46 PM) f b i should carefully invetigate issue. 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On Wednesday I wrote that "depending how March 4 shakes out, [the Potomac Primary] results--and the likely Obama wins in Wisconsin and Hawaii--may help determine the Democratic nominee by the ides of March." My thinking went like this: After eight (and maybe 10 straight wins), the Illinois senator will lead at that point by more than 100 pledged delegates--but it won't be enough to reach magic number (2,025) by the end of primary season in June. Looking ahead, the 400 uncommitted Democratic superdelegates--the only people with the power to put either Clinton or Obama over the top--will have a choice: 1) prolong the contest through the convention, ensuring a messy, divisive battle involving Florida, Michigan and back room wheeling and dealing or 2) move en masse to the "people's choice" and get busy uniting the party for November. But is Obama's tipping point coming sooner than even I expected? Yesterday afternoon, the New York Times (among others) reported that Rep. John Lewis, an elder statesman from the civil rights era and one of Hillary Clinton’s most prominent black supporters, is suddenly planning to cast his vote as a superdelegate for Obama in" hopes of preventing a fight at the Democratic convention." “In recent days, there is a sense of movement and a sense of spirit,” said Lewis. “Something is happening in America, and people are prepared and ready to make that great leap.” Hungry for news on a slow day, the media responded with typical breathlessness. "Floodgates could open," wrote Time's Mark Halperin, a reliable peddler of Beltway CW. "If Lewis breaks away, take whatever you thought Clinton’s chances of winning the nomination before and divide that number by as much as two — those would be the odds of her winning now." Whoa, nelly. Not so fast. Sure, Lewis's "defection" is significant--but in a limited sense. For one thing, it's not really a defection; instead, Lewis is still endorsing Clinton (for the time being) but promising to cast his superdelegate vote at the convention with his Atlanta-area district, which voted three-to-one for Obama--if it comes to that. Lewis's confusing stance symbolizes a very specific political challenge facing black elected superdelegates--and black elected superdelegates only. If Obama maintains his lead among pledged delegates, members of the Congressional Black Caucus who have endorsed Clinton will face enormous pressure to switch sides. Like Lewis, many represent districts where Obama earned 85 to 90 percent support among black voters--meaning to defy their constituents and cast a vote that lots of people would see as stealing the election from the first black president would be tantamount to political suicide. Advertisement Over the past few weeks, there's been a slow drift of superdelegate support from Clinton to Obama. Not counting Lewis, Obama has gained 12 superdelegates since Feb. 5, while Clinton has lost a net of three. But until we start seeing a greater number of pols making the leap to Obama without such political pressure, I think it's a bit early to say the floodgates have opened. It may happen; it may not. But any potential tipping point is still a ways away. Featured, Barack Obama Permalink: http://www.blog.newsweek.com/blogs/stumper/archive/2008/02/15/obama-s-tipping-point-not-yet.aspx Sphere It! Digg It! Newsvine Del.icio.us Facebook Type SizePrint Email RSS Social Networks Permalink: http://www.blog.newsweek.com/blogs/stumper/archive/2008/02/15/obama-s-tipping-point-not-yet.aspx TrackBack URL: http://www.blog.newsweek.com/blogs/stumper/trackback.aspx?PostID=183355 Sphere It! Digg It! Newsvine Del.icio.us Facebook Thanks for sharing your feedback! 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DiscussEnter Your CommentSubmit Member Comments Posted By: CANDIDATE_REPUBLICAN (March 18, 2008 at 6:46 AM) the rev dr kamal karna k roy aka joseph geronimo jr , a republiican hopeful , f e commission washinton dc complained to we the people through news media, although has had hate and negligent attitude towads member of the weaker community,viz the rev dr kamal karna karuna roy, a mobile clergy on vow of poverty, I R S rule, and honestly a u s american poor and member of have_nots in u s america, and a member of the disadvantage people in u s of america, wished to get slightly richer as the holder of federal job, full time contractual for 4 years, which could be renewable with polical and people's conditions , w e f 1.20. 2009, The u s born american with other qualifications could apply for the job, which job is almost highest paid in federal jobs , and usa is a equal opportunity employer. Bute there are more than one entity to put selection *** election harder or illegal. There has been published reports in u s news media, viz new york times news daily published from city of new york that John Mccain would be nominee of gop for u s presidential election through hundres oflegal compliances etc etc. I was confirmed in my knowledge that GOP national committee , washington dc with assistance of 436 + defendants would discriminate againt kamal karna k roy for getting the federal of of u s president on equal epportunity in employment for u s citizen, as mccain gets preference than patriot,, clergy, management specialist and author of many books and publication, and the author book named "JUNGLE DEMOCRACIES ALL OVER THE GLOBE INCLUDING THE U S A, CAT AND MOUSE DOCTRINES OF OPPRESSIONS OB WEAKER PEOPLE< WEAKER ENTITIES<WHERIN WE THE PEOPLE ARE INCUDED AND THEY ARE BENEFICIARIES<WEAKER NATIONS BY MOST POWERFULS< PEOPLE< ENTITIES< POWERFUL NATIONS INCLUDING SUPERPOWERVIZ USA ET AL AND ALLIES ( MAY BE USA OR ALLIES< U K < PAKISTAN DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN MASS OPPRESSIONS: AUTHOR MAY NOT ADMIT HIS VIEWS< DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTERESTS< AFTERALL AUTHOR WAS A MEMBER OF WE THE PEOPLE AND WE THE OEOPLE MUST PRESERVE NATIONAL VIZ USA HONOR IN HOME ABROAD::::dr roy filed complaint of discrimination on equal employmentHello LISANROY Change Preferences | Sign Out Sign In | Register Now Print Edition | Subscribe NewsNation Investigations Education Photos & Video World Technology KidsPost Discussions Metro Entertainment Religion Corrections Business Health Post Magazine Archives PoliticsPolitics Blogs House/Senate Votes White House Congress 2008 Campaign In Depth Polls In the Loop DC | MD | VA OpinionsOpinions Home Toles Cartoons On Faith Blogs Telnaes Animations PostGlobal Feedback Outlook Discussion Groups LocalMetro News Weather Local Explorer Jobs Education Traffic Community Guides Cars DC | MD | VACrime The Extras Real Estate Columns/Blogs Obituaries Local Business Yellow Pages SportsRedskins D.C. 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The example that he cited are based on relationships, yes- whether they be a cousin or a hairdresser. However, the GREAT BIG DIFFERENCE is that when someone goes out of their way to verbally expound the degree of influence that someone has on you as well as when you tout this person as a role model or "mentor" - well now this is VERY dofferent. By doing this, you indeed are connecting yourself to this person in every way since you indicated that their beliefs were used to mentor and foster your own beliefs. When you look up to someone as a mentor or role model, you are believing in the basic principles of theirs. Obama's open statements to th ereverend being his spiritual mentor and best friend makes his beliefs as suspect as the reverend's. In addition, Obama can now denounce all he wants to but how could he be a parishioner for 17 years and listen to these types of statements if as Obama NOW states are "outrageous"? I think that we need to realy questiob Obama's truthfullness or question his judgement. In either case, the country should seriously reconsider any support for such a candidate. It is frightening that Obama's paltform really emphasizes "change" and his real agenda would seem to indicate other. We need to change our support to Senator Clinton and assure her success in November. 3/17/2008 9:05:12 PM Recommend (0) Report Abuse Discussion Policy LISANROY wrote: amemended comments of dr kamal roy dt 3,17,2008 LISANROY wrote: COMmENTS OF REV DR KAMAL KARNA Karuna ROY A REPUBLICAN CANIDATE AND HoPEFUL TO BE the NOMINEE OF GOP IN SCHEDULED ELECTION FOr NOV 4, 2008, IF BE HELD WITHOUT any COURT ORDER OF INJUNCTION to postpone corrpt election as PRAYED BY DR kamal k k ROY ALLEGING SKY_HIGH AND CLOUD_DARK CORRUPTIONS BY DEFENDANTS IN CIVIL ACTIONS FILED IN 20+ U S D COURT actions in 20+ different JURISDICTIONS with allegations against defendants for negligence to enforce laws not TO PUSH OUT ELECTORAL CONTESTANTS FROM WEAKER COMMUNITIES OF HAVE-nots 3/17/2008 9:04:05 PM 3/19/2008 9:47:32 PM Recommend (0) Report Abuse Discussion Policy rayacop wrote: Denice1 What you have to understand is what Dr. King and Malcom X came to understand before they both were assassinated, one by radical whites and the other by equally radical blacks, the root evil and problems in American transcend race and are more socio-economic in nature, just reflect to what when on in this country before the enslavement of blacks. They actually had white slavery in this country and it was called indentured servitudeand it actually ussually lasted for life instead of the historically porported 7 years and children of indentured servents were born into servitude. They main reason slavery came about was because the flow of indentured servents was drying up. As far as experimenting on citizens, this government has routinely experimented on its own soldiers of all races and even set off A-bombs upwind of cities in this country well aware of the effects of radiation. It is all about economic disparaty, and that is the reality that King amd Malcom X came to realize. 3/19/2008 9:47:07 PM Recommend (0) Report Abuse Discussion Policy LISANROY wrote: COMMENT OF REV DR KAMAL KARNA ROY A REPUBLICAN HOPEFUL TO BE NOMINEE OF GOP SINCE THE HUMAN_GODS OF REPUBLICAN PARTY IS TRYING TO MANIPULATE GOP NOMINEE TO BE JOHN MCcAIN BUT DR ROY ALLEGED IN THE U S D COURT IN ED NEW YORK AT BROOKLYN, N Y 11201 THAT MCCAIN WITH FELONY ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HIM IN MCcAIN_40+ YRS OLD SMART BEAUTY AS LOBBYIST-PAXTON EPISODE WHERE CLOSE COMPANIONHIP WAS ESTABLOISHED, FREE USE OF AIRCRAFT BY MCcain, aircraft owned by paxtons , mccain wrote two letters to illegally intervene usual process, 40+yrs_smart _beauty was used for female sweet companionship of elderly and aging mcCAIN, THEN HOW WAS MCCAIN INNOCENT OF A FELONY CRIME FOR INFLUENCE PEDALLING :: AS SUCH MCcAIN FATE IN PRESIDENCY IN 100% IN JEOPARDY, DR ROY DEMANDED TO BE NOMINEE IN THE jUNGLE DEMOCRATIC ENVIRONMENT OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IF BE HELD ON TIME::: COMMENT OBAMA IN FACT NEVER LEARNT TO BE TRUTHFULLY MANIPULATE RACE RELATIONSHIP IN BETWEEN THE 65 5 white majority vs about 15% blacker or african-AMERICAN COMMUNITY. IT WOULD BE 100 % DIFFICULT TO GET MAJORITY ELECTORAL FAVOR, EVEN IF GOD/S ARE WILLING TO FAVOR OBAMA AS GOD/S WERE NOT UNIFORMLY BLESSING_FULS TO DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE, FOR A HOPEFUL WHO IS 1/2 MAGICIAN OF PEOPLE. AND 1/2 HE TURNED OBJECT OF MAGIC AND RIDICULR MIXED, 1/2 WHITE AND 1/2 BLACK AMERICAN WITH UNKNOWN LOVE FOR WHITE AND BLACK POPULATIONS WITH ANY KNOWN MEASUREMENT OR SCALE, & POPULATIONS, WHICH WAS NEVER INTEGRATED IN MATTERS OF INTERESTS. making the leap to Obama without such political pressure, I think it's a bit early to say the floodgates have opened. It may happen; it may not. But any potential tipping point is still a ways away. Featured, Barack Obama Permalink: http://www.blog.newsweek.com/blogs/stumper/archive/2008/02/15/obama-s-tipping-point-not-yet.aspx Sphere It! Digg It! 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Resolved Question: Should we teach gay history in school?

We teach about the struggles of other minorities in history, like women, African-Americans, ect. Living in Texas, I even had courses in college that offer the "hispanic american experience". Yet..nothing about gay history like the Stonewall riots, Harvey Milk, or anything. For most gay/lesbian people, they don't learn about anything in queer culture until college, and even then it's basic biology things like sexual orientation taught in a bio class or psychology class. Maybe a little on gender identity in a sociology class. Do you think this is important? Do you think this is fair?You act like gays don't matter or haven't made important contributions in history? What about this? Alan Turing invented the computer you are using right now. He also cracked the Nazi military code and saved England from being overrun by the Nazis in WW2, he was by any standards a gigantic hero. Unfortunately he committed suicide when moralists after the victory in WW2 hounded him because he was gay. A great loss for us all. Walt Whitman..famous writer and poet, was gay. It is suggested that Abraham Lincoln may have been gay. The Sistine Chapel, was painted by a gay man..Leonardo DiVinci. Michelangelo was gay. We study THESE things, but we never mention that they were gay. We never study the fight for civil rights by mentioning things like the Stonewall riots or Harvey Milk. But we study the civil rights movement of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.These answers are the very REASON this is important. This is why they aren' t accepted as equals in society because no one thinks they matter or have made contributions to society. People think they are just sexual perverts, but they are so much more and they've done a lot to shape our society. They've given us art, theatre, culture, fashion, and diversity. The Stonewall riots were actually a step in the direction of civil rights just as much as Martin Luther King Jr. was for black americans, but no one knows about that (unless you're gay or lesbian maybe) more

Resolved Question: What do you think of this (confederate flag issue)?

Love or leave it...!!! Here might be something to shut all yall up. African-Americans (a lot of which are NAACP not saying they are the majority) critize the Confederate flag for being "rascist". But then again if you travel to Mississippi,Louisiana,Texas,The Carolinas,etc there is a descent majority of people who fly the flag and are of African-American descent. I really dont see there being a problem with the flag. You say this group gets offended, but then the people who you would think should be in the group arent offended and represent the object of which the group is supposed to be discriminated by. So if the Confederate flag is rascist and stands for slavery then why do the people that the object discriminates fly the object? Yes some blacks have a problem with the flag but so do some Southerners/whites. Yes, the klan and the Neo-Nazis have used this flag. And trust me we deeply apologize for this ignorance. But even we know the Klan and the Nazis are bullshit anyway. Look past that and see what truth the Confederate flag holds to the Southerners who hold it dear to there hearts and fly it with a passion. Not becouse of hate and discrimination, but becouse they are proud of the heritage and culture, for what many races fought and died for, for our independence,for our way of life. So please look, look at the otherside of this glorious flag. And try to see what we see everyday when we look at our flag flying gloriously in Southern winds. As you do your flag. more

Resolved Question: Englishman maybe moving to South Carolina?

What do you guys think, would I fit in with the City of 'Greenville' SC? I know in New York, sounding English, well people would barely know, or care - as there are 100's of cultures/races/religions there. I had vague ideas of going here you see, but some American people joke about 'Southern types' - saying the are inbred, and 'dumb', violent and unevolved. Surely this is just a joke, yes? Are they so bad? Would being from England make me a target for racial abuse from whites as well as African Americans when they hear my voice? (well spoken English accent). I'm hoping people don't care at all where you come from, or your voice, but a few people have said to me that South Carolina is 'worse than Texas' when it comes to reactionary views/behaviour. So American people, please tell me that 'Greenville', SC, isn't so bad. Personally I like the diversity American offers, and I respect different cultures and want to engage with them - all races too. Many thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: 1 The main objective of the nativists was to?

A repeal laws that restricted immigration. B help immigrants adjust to American culture. C build tenement apartments for immigrants. B restrict immigration. 2. What development led to the first wave of Mexican immigration in the early 1900s? A irrigation of southwestern lands B lower steamship rates C the founding of Los Angeles D the building of a railroad through Texas 3. Why did parents pressure local governments to reform public schools? A to prepare their children for college B to extend their children’s knowledge beyond the basic skills C to keep their children out of criminal activity D to provide opportunities for sports and other extracurricular activities 4. During the early 1900s the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was an example of how African Americans A used the court system to fight discrimination. B formed their own political parties. C ended all segregation in the South. D founded settlemen more

Resolved Question: Are immigrants moving out the usual states and into sundown towns where non-whites are not allowed?

Copyright The Washington Post Company Feb 21, 2006 PUBLISHED CORRECTIONS: The photo of a "Whites Only" sign on Page One on Feb. 21 should have been credited to the Tubman African American Museum in Macon, Ga. (Published 2/24/2006) Anthony Griffin remembers the signs. How could he forget them? A black lawyer, he grew up in Baytown, Tex. Back in high school in the late '60s and early '70s, he would borrow his mom's car and drive around East Texas, exploring. He saw the signs in a couple of towns. "I was terrified," he says. "You're driving with your buddies and you say, 'Thank God, it's not dark. Let's get the hell out.' " George Brosi remembers the signs, too. Editor of Appalachian Heritage magazine, he recalls seeing one sign in southern Kentucky back in the 1990s when he was a college English teacher. "It was on Highway 461," he says. "It stayed up for about a year and then it mysteriously disappeared. It was probably five feet across and three feet tall. It was off the right-of-way, up on a hillside in an overgrown pasture." The signs are gone now but once they were a part of America's roadside culture, posted along the highway at the town or county line, a blunt reminder of brutal racism. "Most read 'N*****, Don't Let the Sun Set on You in -- ,' " says James Loewen, the Washington-based author of a controversial new book called "Sundown Towns." But sometimes, he adds, the sign makers tried to get clever. "Some came in a series, like the old Burma Shave signs, saying, ' . . . If You Can Read . . . You'd Better Run . . . If You Can't Read . . . You'd Better Run Anyway.' " Most of the signs were posted in the first half of the 20th century, Loewen says, but some lingered on long afterward. They were not a Southern phenomenon, he stresses. They were found all over the United States with local variations: In Colorado: "No Mexicans After Night." In Connecticut: "Whites Only Within City Limits After Dark." In Nevada, the ban was expanded to include those the sign- writers term "Japs." All told, Loewen says, he found evidence of more than 150 sundown signs in 31 states. But he wasn't researching the sundown signs. They were just symbols. He was researching sundown towns, which he defines as "towns that were all white on purpose." He found lots of them -- far more than he expected when he began his research in his home state of Illinois about five years ago.Copyright New York Amsterdam News Jun 14-Jun 20, 2007 In my mother's family, they tell stories of how my great-grandfather, William Rufus Fortney, was swindled out of his title to 50 acres of land in Albany, Georgia. When I was younger, I thought those stories were unique to our family, and possibly a few others. But in December 2001, the Associated Press released a series of reports entitled, "Torn from the Land." During their 18-month investigation, the AP documented the ways in which thousands of African-American families lost title to land throughout this country due to violence, fraudulent schemes and threats imposed by majority white populations. .Now, what were once stories passed down through generations of Black families are more frequently being documented in books-many of them by white authors. Last year, James W. Loewen published "Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism," which dealt with the many towns across the country that won't allow non-whites to peacefully remain within their borders after sundown. more

Resolved Question: Please help me understand this... - Culture?

I am African American and I live in Texas. I work with several people that are from Africa and some of them treat the African American people here like crap. They treat us like we are beneath them. I had one guy to tell me that he was a prince in Africa and that he is rich. They always tell us how much better it is in Africa and how our culture here in the USA differs from theirs. If he is so rich why is he here in America working for less than being rich and if things were so much better there why didn't he just stay in Africa? Can someone please help me out on this one? more

Resolved Question: creoles are hispanic?

Louisiana Creole people From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Louisiana Creoles Flag of the Louisiana Creole People Total population Unknown Regions with significant populations Louisiana, East Texas[1], Los Angeles County, California, small numbers in Veracruz, Mexico[2], Haiti, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and France. Languages English, Louisiana Creole French Religions Predominantly Roman Catholic Related ethnic groups Cajuns French Spaniards Africans Various Native American groups Mexican Puerto Rican Cuban Dominican This article is about an ethnic culture in Louisiana, USA. For uses of the term "Creole" in other countries and cultures, see Creole (disambiguation). Louisiana Creole refers to people of any ancestry or mixture thereof who are descended from settlers in colonial French Louisiana before it became part of the United States in 1803 with the Louisiana Purchase, or to the culture and Creole cuisine typical of these people. There are Creoles of relatively full black (African American) descent and Creoles of relatively full white (French and Spanish) descent; however, the majority are of mixed Native American, Spanish and French, and African American ancestry. There are also creoles who have a Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican and Mexican descent also. Contents [hide] [hide] * 1 Etymology * 2 History of a People * 3 Language * 4 Religion * 5 Identity Crises. Cajun or Creole. White, Black or Mixed. * 6 Cuisine * 7 Music * 8 See also * 9 References * 10 External links [edit] Etymology During Louisiana's first French régime, the French borrowed a term the Spanish and Portuguese used in their colonies to refer to native-born products and people of the colony. The Spanish referred to this term as criollo and the Portuguese, crioulo. Ultimately, the colonial term derived from the latin 'creare', meaning to rear or create (Brasseaux). [edit] History of a People Creole girls Creole girls Creole largely remained an expression of parochial and colonial government use through both the French and Spanish régimes, a period in which native-born free and slaves of all biological backgrounds were referred to as Créole (Logsdon). Simultaneously, the people of the colony forged a new local identity, however it is clear that everyone referred to themselves as French. Parisian French was the language of whites and the mixed elite, and Louisiana Creole the language of the servile classes. New Orleans is the birthplace of the Louisiana Creole People. The transfer of the French colony to the United States in 1803 (officially admitted into statehood in 1812) and the arrival of Anglo-Saxons from New England ignited an outright cultural war. Anglo-Saxons, reportedly disgusted by the cultural and linguistic climate of the newly acquired territory, the United States' first Louisiana governor, W.C.C. Claiborne swiftly moved to thoroughly americanize the Louisiana people in making English the official language. Outraged, Louisiana Creoles in New Orleans allegedly paraded the streets of New Orleans renouncing the Americans plight to transform them into Americans overnight. Realizing that he needed the local support to make any progress in Louisiana, Claiborne restored French as an official language of the newly acquired state, and in all forms of government, public forums and in the catholic church, French continued to be used. Most importantly, French and Creole remained the language of the majority of the population of the state. New Orleans remained a city divided between Latin (French and Creole) and Anglo-Saxon populations until well into the late 19th century (Hirsch & Logsdon). Among the eighteen governors of Louisiana between 1803-1865, six were Creole and were monolingual speakers of French: Jacques-Philippe Villeré, Pierre Augustin Charles Bourguignon Derbigny, Armand Julien Beauvais, Jacques Dupré de Terrebonne, André Bienvenue Roman, and Alexandre Mouton. When the Americans began to arrive in Louisiana, locals began identifying themselves overtly as Creoles to distinguish themselves from the nouveaux-arrivés from New England and the American South. If the American Civil War promised rights and opportunities for the enslaved, it caused anxiety for the Free Mixed Person of Color. Louisiana under the French and Spanish had long forged a three-tiered society, the exact same as in Brazil, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, and other French and Spanish colonies. This three tiered-society allowed for the emergence of a wealthy and extremely educated group of mixed and black Creoles. Their identity as a Free Person of Color, or Gens de couleur libres or 'personne de couleur libre' was one they had worked diligently towards and guarded with an iron-fist. They enjoyed most rights and privileges, by law, as whites, and could and often did challenge the law in court of law winning their case against whites (Hirsch; Brasseaux; Mills; Kein etc). Knowing that the United States did not legally recognize a three-tiered society, the American Civil War posed a considerable threat to the Gens de couleur libres identity and position. The American Civil War eventually was a success for the North, and the Louisiana three-tiered society was dismantled. In efforts to maintain their social and political identity, the former Gens de couleur libres began using the term 'Creole' much in the same way that the white elite did beginning in 1803. The Gens de couleur libres were native speakers of both French and Louisiana Creole. Black slaves too in Louisiana, particularly in the southern realm of the state, were Creoles. The success of the North in the Civil War ultimately released slaves from servitude, at least on paper. Through sharecropping and Jim Crow laws, they found themselves in bondage again. However this servitude allowed for the preservation of the Creole language of the Black Creole working class of South Louisiana. They too were largely of Roman Catholic faith and saw themselves different from their Protestant English-speaking counterparts. [edit] Language Louisiana Creoles historically have spoken Louisiana Creole, Colonial Louisiana French and Metropolitan French. [edit] Religion Louisiana Creoles historically have been devout members of the Roman Catholic Church. Louisiana Creoles of Color and their descendants have constituted the nation's largest group of non-white Catholics. In recent times, many Creoles have become members of other religious bodies. [edit] Identity Crises. Cajun or Creole. White, Black or Mixed. Since the conception of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana and the resurgence of Cajun pride in the late 1960s, Creole identity and pride has been neglected both by Creoles and non-Creoles. For example, it is not odd to arrive in New Orleans, the birthplace of Creole, and find signs all over saying Cajun Restaurant or Cajun Music, and to hear local New Orleaneans refer to themselves as Cajun. Similarly, it is not odd to find historic Creole families west of the Mississippi River referring to themselves as Cajuns now too. The entire Cajun movement has ultimately redivided Louisiana latins into white (Cajun) and non-white (Creole and Amerindian). It should however be noted that "Cajun" originally refers to a different subset of Louisiana francophones. The term is a corruption of "Acadien" and therefore reflects the population of colonists resettled in Louisiana from Acadia following the Great Upheaval of 1755. Creoles, therefore would be the other colonists who were already in Louisiana at the time of the arrival of the Acadians, or those who arrived after from elsewhere. Most Creoles are no longer fluent in either Louisiana Creole nor Colonial French. This has made the community vulnerable and susceptible to much scrutiny and neglect. Some locals, especially those of relatively pure French and Spanish Creole descent, have often argued that the traditional usage excluded African lineage. The American Civil Rights Movement forced Black and Mixed Creoles to either join the rest of country in gaining inalienable rights or to continue to exist without social and political rights. It also forced them to identify as Negro or Black, leaving behind their Creole identity, an identity then and now not consciously recognized by American Blacks. American Blacks have been the most numerous in challenging the existence of the Louisiana Creole identity, typically among Creole of color populations. The Louisiana Creole Heritage Center describes Creole people as those who are "generally known as a people of mixed French, African, Spanish, and Native American ancestry, most of whom reside in or have familial ties to Louisiana."[1] They add that "many other ethnicities have contributed to this culture including, but not limited to, Chinese, Russian, German, and Italian." Creole is now accepted as a broad cultural group of people who share French, Spanish and/or African ancestry. A definition from the earliest history in New Orleans (circa 1718) is "a child born in the colony as opposed to France or Spain. (see Criollo)"[2] The definition became more codified after the United States took control of the city and Louisiana in 1803. The Creoles at that time included the Spanish ruling class, who ruled from the mid-1700s until the early 1800s. [edit] Cuisine Gumbo is a feature of Cajun and Louisiana Creole cuisine. Gumbo is a feature of Cajun and Louisiana Creole cuisine. Louisiana Creole cuisine is recognized as an unique a style of cooking originating in New Orleans, which makes use of the same Holy trinity (in this case chopped celery, bell peppers, and onions) as Cajun cuisine, but has a large variety of European, French Caribbean, African, and American influences. Gumbo is a tradional family Creole dish. It is a stew consisting of but can vary depending on the family chicken, crab legs, rice...) It is seasoned with filé. [edit] Music Jazz, born in New Orleans sometime around the turn of the twentieth century, is the first local Creole music to be popularized. Amédé Ardoin made the first audio recordings of Zydeco music in 1928. Amédé Ardoin made the first audio recordings of Zydeco music in 1928. Zydeco (a transliteration in English of 'zaricô' (Snapbeans) from the song, "Les haricots sont pas salés"), born in Black Cajun and Black Creole sharecropping communities on the prairies of southwest Louisiana in the 1920s is considered by many, if not most, as the Creole music of Louisiana. Zydeco purportedly hails from "Là-là", a genre of music now defunct, and old south Louisiana jurés. As Cajun French was the lingua franca of the prairies of southwest Louisiana, Zydeco was initially sang only in Cajun French. Later, creole-speaking Creoles and Cajuns, such as the Chénier brothers, Rosie Lédet and others, adding a new linguistic element to Zyedco music. Today, Zydeco's new generation sings in English only. Zydeco is related to Swamp Pop, American Blues, Jazz, and Cajun music. An instrument unique to Zydeco music is a form of washboard called the frottoir, or scrubboard, a vest made of corrugated aluminum, and played by using bottle openers or caps down the length of the vest. [edit] See also * Creole peoples * Isle of Canes * List of notable Louisiana Creoles [edit] References * Brasseaux, Carl, Keith P. Fontenot, Claude F. Oubre. Creoles of Color in the Bayou Country. University Press of Mississippi, 1996. * Brasseaux, Carl. French, Cajun, Creole, Houma: A Primer on Francophone Louisiana. Bâton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 2005. * Cosse Bell, Caryn. Revolution, Romanticism, and the Afro-Creole Protest Tradition in Louisiana, 1718-1868. Louisiana State University Press, 2004. * Desdunes, Rodolphe Lucien. Our People, Our History: Fifty Creole Portraits. Trans and ed by Sister Dorothy Olga McCants. Louisiana State University Press, reprint ed 2001. * Hangar, Kimberly S. Bounded Lives, Bounded Places: Free Black Society in Colonial New Orleans, 1769-1803. Duke University Press, 1997. * Hirsch, Arnold R., Joseph F. Logsdon. Creole New Orleans: Race and Americanization. Bâton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1992. * Kein, Sybil. Creole: The History and Legacy of Louisiana's Free People of Color. Bâton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 2000. * Midlo-Hall, Gwendolyn. Africans in Colonial Louisiana: The Development of Afro-Creole Culture in the Eighteenth Century. Bâton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1995. * Mills, Gary B. The Forgotten People: Cane River's Creoles of Color. Louisiana State University Press, 1977. [edit] External links * Frenchcreoles.com Website focusing on the French Creoles of Louisiana * Creole Heritage Center * Learn Louisiana Creole Online Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Creole_people" Categories: "Related ethnic groups" needing confirmation | Ethnic groups in the United States | Louisiana Cre more

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Resolved Question: Some students want to study the flamboyant American poet, Ai. Category: Under what racial ancestry?

Florence Anthony (born 1947) is an American poet. She has legally changed her name to Ai, the Japanese word for "love". Of course, she's "American" in tone, culture, character, mien, and all, but given America's obsession with racial categories, how should we catogorize Ai? please assist. She was born in Albany, Texas but grew up in Tucson, Arizona. Her ancestry is part Japanese, Choctaw-Chickasaw, African American, Irish, Southern Cheyenne, and Comanche. Her brief bio is here: http://www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/268 Some of her poems that include "Conversations" and "Grandfather says": are here: http://www.poemhunter.com/ai/ more

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recently have been filled with scenes of huge crowds carrying the colorful green and red flag of Mexico viewers could well have thought it was a national holiday in Mexico City. It was instead, downtown Los Angeles, Calif., although the scene was recreated in numerous other cities around the country with substantial Mexican populations. Hordes of Mexican expatriates, many here illegally, were protesting the very U.S. immigration laws they were violating with impunity. They found it offensive and a violation of their rights that the U.S. dared to have immigration laws to begin with. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa mounted the podium, but any hopes that he would quiet the crowds and defend the law were soon dashed. Villaraigosa, himself, has spent a lifetime opposing U.S. immigration law. For law-abiding Americans without knowledge of the dark side of our current illegal immigration crisis, all this is unfathomable. For those who know the truth about the "La Raza" movement, these demonstrations were a prophecy fulfilled. It is past time for all Americans to know what is at the root of this outrageous behavior, and the extent to which the nation is at risk because of "La Raza" -- The Race. There are many immigrant groups joined in the overall "La Raza" movement. The most prominent and mainstream organization is the National Council de La Raza -- the Council of "The Race". To most of the mainstream media, most members of Congress, and even many of their own members, the National Council of La Raza is no more than a Hispanic Rotary Club. But the National Council of La Raza succeeded in raking in over $15.2 million in federal grants last year alone, of which $7.9 million was in U.S. Department of Education grants for Charter Schools, and undisclosed amounts were for get-out-the-vote efforts supporting La Raza political positions. The Council of La Raza succeeded in having itself added to congressional hearings by Republican House and Senate leaders. And an anonymous senator even gave the Council of La Raza an extra $4 million in earmarked taxpayer money, supposedly for "housing reform," while La Raza continues to lobby the Senate for virtual open borders and amnesty for illegal aliens. The Mexican flag flew over a crowd of pro-amnesty marchers in New York. Marches like this across the U.S. have been supported by the “La Raza” movement. (Reuters/Seth Wenig) Radical 'Reconquista' Agenda Behind the respectable front of the National Council of La Raza lies the real agenda of the La Raza movement, the agenda that led to those thousands of illegal immigrants in the streets of American cities, waving Mexican flags, brazenly defying our laws, and demanding concessions. Key among the secondary organizations is the radical racist group Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan, or Chicano Student Movement of Aztlan (MEChA), one of the most anti-American groups in the country, which has permeated U.S. campuses since the 1960s, and continues its push to carve a racist nation out of the American West. One of America's greatest strengths has always been taking in immigrants from cultures around the world, and assimilating them into our country as Americans. By being citizens of the U.S. we are Americans first, and only, in our national loyalties. This is totally opposed by MEChA for the hordes of illegal immigrants pouring across our borders, to whom they say: "Chicano is our identity; it defines who we are as people. It rejects the notion that we...should assimilate into the Anglo-American melting pot...Aztlan was the legendary homeland of the Aztecas ... It became synonymous with the vast territories of the Southwest, brutally stolen from a Mexican people marginalized and betrayed by the hostile custodians of the Manifest Destiny." (Statement on University of Oregon MEChA Website, Jan. 3, 2006) MEChA isn't at all shy about their goals, or their views of other races. Their founding principles are contained in these words in "El Plan Espiritual de Aztlan" (The Spiritual Plan for Aztlan): "In the spirit of a new people that is conscious not only of its proud historical heritage but also of the brutal gringo invasion of our territories, we, the Chicano inhabitants and civilizers of the northern land of Aztlan from whence came our forefathers, reclaiming the land of their birth and consecrating the determination of our people of the sun, declare that the call of our blood is our power, our responsibility, and our inevitable destiny. ... Aztlan belongs to those who plant the seeds, water the fields, and gather the crops and not to the foreign Europeans. ... We are a bronze people with a bronze culture. Before the world, before all of North America, before all our brothers in the bronze continent, we are a nation, we are a union of free pueblos, we are Aztlan. For La Raza todo. Fuera de La Raza nada." That closing two-sentence motto is chilling to everyone who values equal rights for all. It says: "For The Race everything. Outside The Race, nothing." If these morally sickening MEChA quotes were coming from some fringe website, Americans could at least console themselves that it was just a small group of nuts behind it. Nearly every racial and ethnic group has some shady characters and positions in its past and some unbalanced individuals today claiming racial superiority and demanding separatism. But this is coming straight from the official MEChA sites at Georgetown University, the University of Texas, UCLA, University of Michigan, University of Colorado, University of Oregon, and many other colleges and universities around the country. MEChA was in fact reported to be one of the main organizers of those street demonstrations we witnessed over the past weeks. That helps explain why those hordes of illegal immigrants weren't asking for amnesty -- they were demanding an end to U.S. law, period. Unlike past waves of immigrants who sought to become responsible members of American society, these protesters reject American society altogether, because they have been taught that America rightfully belongs to them. MEChA and the La Raza movement teach that Colorado, California, Arizona, Texas, Utah, New Mexico, Oregon and parts of Washington State make up an area known as "Aztlan" -- a fictional ancestral homeland of the Aztecs before Europeans arrived in North America. As such, it belongs to the followers of MEChA. These are all areas America should surrender to "La Raza" once enough immigrants, legal or illegal, enter to claim a majority, as in Los Angeles. The current borders of the United States will simply be extinguished. This plan is what is referred to as the "Reconquista" or reconquest, of the Western U.S. But it won't end with territorial occupation and secession. The final plan for the La Raza movement includes the ethnic cleansing of Americans of European, African, and Asian descent out of "Aztlan." As Miguel Perez of Cal State-Northridge's MEChA chapter has been quoted as saying: "The ultimate ideology is the liberation of Aztlan. Communism would be closest [to it]. Once Aztlan is established, ethnic cleansing would commence: Non-Chicanos would have to be expelled -- opposition groups would be quashed because you have to keep power." MEChA Plants Members of these radical, anti-American, racist organizations are frequently smoothly polished into public respectability by the National Council of La Raza. Former MEChA members include Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who was officially endorsed by La Raza for mayor and was awarded La Raza's Graciela Olivarez Award. Now we know why he refuses to condemn a sea of foreign flags in his city. California Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante is also a former MEChA member. He delivered the keynote address at La Raza's 2002 Annual Convention. The National Council of La Raza and its allies in public office make no repudiation of the radical MEChA and its positions. In fact, as recently as 2003, La Raza was actively funding MEChA, according to federal tax records. Imagine Robert Byrd's refusing to disavow the views of the KKK, or if Strom Thurmond had failed to admit segregation was wrong. Imagine Heritage or Brookings Foundation making grants to the American Nazi Party. Is the National Council of La Raza itself a racist organization? Regardless of the organization's suspect ties, the majority of its members are not. When one examines all the organization's activities, they are commendable non-profit projects, such as education and housing programs. But even these defensible efforts raise the question of whether education and housing programs funded with federal tax dollars should be used in programs specifically targeted to benefit just one ethnic group. La Raza defenders usually respond by calling anyone making these allegations "a racist" for having called attention to La Raza's racist links. All the groups and public officials with ties to the La Raza movement can take a big step towards disproving these allegations by simply following the examples of Senators Byrd and Thurmond and repenting of their past ways. If they are unwilling to admit past misdeeds, they can at least state -- unequivocally -- that they officially oppose the racist and anti-American positions of MEChA, and any other groups that espouse similar views. Through public appearances, written statements, and on their respective websites, La Raza groups and allies must: 1. Denounce the motto "For La Raza todo. Fuera de La Raza nada," as repugnant, racist, and totally incompatible with American society or citizenship. 2. Acknowledge the right of all Americans to live wherever they choose in the U.S. without segregation. 3. Commit to sponsorship of nationwide educational programs to combat racism and anti-Semitism in the Hispanic community. 4. Denounce and sever all ties with MEChA and any other organizations with which they have ever been associated which held to the racist doctrines held by MEChA. 5. Acknowledge the internationally recognized borders of the U.S., the right of the citizens of the U.S. to determine immigration policy through the democratic process, and the right of the U.S. to undertake any and all necessary steps to effectively enforce immigration law and defend its border against unauthorized entry. 6. Repudiate all claims that current American territory rightfully belongs to Mexico. If the National Council of La Raza, other La Raza groups, and local and national political leaders with past ties and associations with the radical elements of the La Raza movement can publicly issue such a statement and live by every one of these principles, they should be welcomed into the American public policy arena, with past sins -- real or imaginary -- forgiven. If they cannot publicly and fully support these principles, Congress needs to take appropriate steps and immediately bar any group refusing to comply from receiving any future federal funds. Both the House and Senate should strike these groups from testifying before any committees, and the White House should sever all ties. Both political parties should disengage from any further contact with these groups and individuals. There are plenty of decent, patriotic Hispanic organizations and elected officials to provide Congress with necessary feedback on specific issues confronting Americans of Latino heritage. Any group or individual who can agree with the simple six points should be welcomed into that fold. If not, the American people will know there's a wolf in their midst, and take the necessary precautions to defend our Republic against an enemy. more

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