To fully comprehend the gravity of the “Revolution of 1800,” one must first look back on the past relationship between Adams and Jefferson. The two first met at the Constitutional Convention of 1775, and it was actually Adams who personally chose Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence. While these two men fought for the freedom of their nation, their bold was … [Read more...] about The Frenemies that Triggered America’s Evolution
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The Journey of the Natural Hair Movement: PAUSE // PLAY
The natural hair movement first began in the 60s and 70s as a form of rebellion and protest against the government. It is a symbol of pride in one's roots, and during the Civil Rights Movement, it was used as a form of silent protest. However, in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s this natural hair pride began to disappear. What happened to the desire of expressing the freedom in … [Read more...] about The Journey of the Natural Hair Movement: PAUSE // PLAY
The Emergence of America on the World Stage
Once Adams had won the presidency, his attention was instantly directed toward the foreign disputes that had plagued Washington’s administration, but now Adams had to deal with these issues on top of the newly developed political parties. The United States and France are now strong allies (even with all the current disagreement among their leaders), but the relationship was … [Read more...] about The Emergence of America on the World Stage
The Reality of Being Latina: CONFUSION
The racial identity of people born in Latin American countries seems to be a mystery to everyone, even to Latin Americans. The entire concept of race is completely constructed by humans, however, when trying to palace members of the Latinx community in these racial boxes things can get confusing. Since leaving my hair natural, my racial background has always seemed to confuse … [Read more...] about The Reality of Being Latina: CONFUSION
Frozen
Disney, an entertainment studio known universally for the effect and influence it has on children, continues to produce tv shows and movies to reflect a changing society. Frozen, a film released in 2013 and now coming out with a sequel in 2019, is the first film to break the stereotypical stigma of what a princess/queen has to be. Frozen, shows the audience a Disney … [Read more...] about Frozen