Azealia Banks

While sitting on Edna Ruthie’s steps Alicia was another person that told Esperanza that she is Mango Street and weather she likes it or not Esperanza will have to come back to her home and help the people that can not be helped. Alicia points out that nobody is going to come and help Mango Street be a better place to live as she says, “Who’s going to do it? The mayor?” (107). Esperanza is ashamed of living on Mango Street and is jealous of Alicia that can go back to her home, Guadalajara, some day when she is ready. Esperanza has nowhere to go except 4006 Mango Street where she feels she doesn’t belong or a new house that she can’t have until an adult. Alicia does help Esperanza realize that no matter what happens to Esperanza when she grows

During World War II, the Jewish people of Europe often found themselves forced into hiding or concentration camps. During these hard times, individuals had to find something, or someone, to keep them sane. Holocaust survivor Ava Kadishson Schieber found art.

Alyssa Cariaso is a senior here at CHHS. She is both overjoyed and heartbroken as her high school years are slowly coming to an end. Although high school is fading away, she continues to work and study hard to be successful later on in life. Her ultimate goal in life is to be a nurse. Alyssa and her love for music and singing led her to join Choir. The choir allowed her to enjoy what she loves doing and meet new friends. On her free time, she loves to play instruments such as the guitar and the piano. High school may be ending for her, but she is excited to see what life unfolds for her and to start a new chapter in her

The film starts with a big action scene. James Payton (Ice Cube) is trying to break into a ring of passport forgers. It is all to lead to Omar, a ghost character who works in the shadows. He is a man that no one has seen but is an underworld kingpin.Kevin’s part of the film opens with him playing a first person shooter game much to the chagrin of his live-in girlfriend Angela (Tika Sumpter). He wants to marry her but needs to win the respect of her brother… who is of course James Payton.Ben is a security guard, dealing with high school kids. He is a good guy who tries to guide these youngsters on the right path. Ben does have grander plans. He wants to become a member of Atlanta’s finest and eventually become a detective. Ben gets a letter

Missy Elliot is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actress. Five-time Grammy award winner, and record sales of over 30 million in the United States. Elliott is the only female rapper to have six albums certified platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), including double platinum for her 2002 album Under Construction. Elliott is known for a series of hits and diverse music videos, including "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)”, “Hot Boyz”, “Get Ur Freak On”, “One Minute Man”, “4 My People”, “Work it”, “Pass That Dutch” and “Lose Control”. In addition, she has worked extensively as a songwriter

The book Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement: A Radical Democratic Vision, by Dr. Barbara Ransby was an incredible and extremely moving book. I really enjoy learning about history and significant people who have impacted the history and culture of our country. However, I have never learned of Ella Baker nor have I ever heard her name mentioned once. Barbara Ransby's book provides a well-structured and insightful biography of one of the most important, yet least well-known, leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. After reading Ransby's book, I have learned of the immense contributions that Ella Baker has contributed to history, more specifically the Civil Rights Movement. Furthermore, I have gained a greater understanding of the

Songs like “Ain’t no mountain high enough”, “My Girl”, and “ABC” have shaped American history in ways that people don’t even realize. We wouldn’t be listing to artist like Beyoncé, Drake, and John Legend if these former artists didn’t write and/or perform these songs. They have allowed African American music to blossom to what it is known for today. If these artists did not continue to write and produce music, they would have never gotten anywhere and we wouldn’t have the African American artist we love today. This paper will now go into more specific African American singer, songwriters, and composers.

The U.S. Postal Service has honored many individuals from presidents to singers to cartoon characters, by placing their portraits on postage stamps. A nomination for someone to honor on a postage stamp should be Beyoncé. This woman has claimed extraordinary heights in her career as a musician, touching people all over the world with her influence. She has already reached iconic status and judging from her record she has more room to prove that even more. From a young girl from Texas to her outstanding game changing career, with such impact she should be recognize by being on America's postal stamp.

Drake became the first Canadian rapper to have his music video featured BET when his first single called “Replacement Girl”. Also, Drake did a freestyle on a song with Lil Wayne called “Man of the

Aubrey “Drake” Graham is a Jewish actor/rapper who was born in Toronto on October 24th, 1986, Drake is the son of Sandi and Dennis Graham. Drake was brought to acting by his friend’s dad who got him a role which was a character from the show “Degrassi”. Then a few years later he was found by rapper lil Wayne and then was signed into Young Money Records.

She said “ Even though he’s gone, I will still love him and listen to his music

Carrie Prejean is the wife of Kyle Boller. Boller was a quarterback for St. Louis Rams, the Oakland Raiders, and the San Diego Chargers. He retired back in 2012. Carrie is an American model and was Miss California in 2009 and Miss USA first runner-up in 2009. Carrie married Boller in 2010, and they have two children: a daughter and a son.

West's name has also made headlines after his appearance at Drake's OVO Fest last night. The rapper performed his hot songs such as "Black Skinhead," "Stronger," "Power," "All Day," and "Mercy." Travis Scott joined West onstage, and told the crowd that he broke out of jail in order to perform at OVO Fest. Scott was arrested on August 1st after he urged the crowd at Lollapalooza to rush the stage, and so the

In 2006, she came out with her compilation album, ‘Respect M.E.’. In 2010, she went on a massive two-part tour to various parts of Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. In June that year she also performed at the H1's 'Hip Hop Honors: The Dirty

The famous singer and rapper extraordinaire Aubrey Drake Graham born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario to a country musician father and a mother who worked as an English teacher and as a florist. Drake grew up with his mother in two very different neighborhoods in Toronto first he lived on Weston Road in the city's working-class west end then moved to one of the more affluent neighborhoods in the city, Forest Hill. Drake first came into the public eye when starred on the teen drama television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. After a total of 145 episodes, Drake was intent on moving away from acting and into rapping ultimately releasing his mixtape, “Comeback Season”. This mixtape included the single "Replacement Girl", featuring Trey Songz. This song was one of Drake’s first hits allowing Drake to become the first ever unsigned Canadian rapper to have their music video featured on BET in 2007. After hearing the song which included a sample of Lil Wayne's verse from "Man of the Year" Lil Wayne invited Drake to join Tha Carter III tour. After touring the country with Lil Wayne Drake released his third mixtape “So Far Gone” in