Toughnessy Research Paper

The Dred Scott Decision of 1857 ruled that African-Americans, even ones who were not enslaved, were not protected under The Constitution and could never be citizens. This brings up questions that will be answered in this paper. Should slaves be American citizens? Is it morally correct for one to own another human? Does the Dred Scott decision contradict The Declaration of Independence which states that every man is created equal?

While everybody is leaving abroad to explore new things, some of us are just staycationing in the city by re-visiting Smorgasburg for its ramen burgers or floating on teeny-tiny rowboats at the Central Park. So if you’re craving to satisfy your wanderlust, mark your calendar for July 25th: Urban Mudder, a cousin of Tough Mudder, is finally landing in New York City this year.

The Young Lords began as a Puerto Rican turf gang in the Lincoln Park, Chicago neighborhood of Lincoln Park in the fall of 1960 and as a civil and human rights movement on Grito de Lares. The Young Lords' supported independence for Puerto Rico, and all Latino nations and oppressed nations of the world and also neighborhood empowerment. This was shown by their emblem of the map of Puerto Rico and a brown fist holding up a rifle and the purple lettering reading, "Tengo Puerto Rico en mi Corazon" ("I have Puerto Rico in my heart"). Puerto Rican and Latino self-determination, and increasing repression of the group is what caused them to form the Young Lords. In order to increase property tax revenues, they were evicted from areas near the Loop, lakefront, Old Town, Lakeview and Lincoln Park, which were all Puerto Ricans and several Mexican communities at that time.

If you have ever been to Philly, you have probably passed it at one time—an old abandoned building, which at one time was the center of Philadelphia attention. I have travelled through Philadelphia many times and have passed this impressive Victorian style building. Despite its abandoned and rundown appearance, I have always said that this building had so much beauty and potential. The outside of the building has intricate arching and architecture, and has eye-catching brick and stone detailing. Driving down Broad Street, going from North Philly towards the center of downtown, my eyes always drifted to the left to stare at this building—a structure somewhat resembling the “Tower of Terror” from Disney World. After passing this building various times, my mind began to question if this building was at one time a well-kept and prosperous place. As I passed this building once more, I took note of the rickety sign that sits on top of the building that reads “Divine Lorraine Hotel”. I began research on the hotel and had never envisioned the history which stands behind that old desolate building. At one time, the Divine Lorraine Hotel was the place to live in Philadelphia. Broad Street was a populated and flourishing area in the city. So what is the history behind this building and what ever happened to the Divine Lorraine Hotel? The hotel of striking architecture, through years of history, fell to shambles after being one of the most successful hotels in Philadelphia.

Caleb Logan Bratayley had a big smile and a heart of gold. The member of the Bratayley family was seen by viewers around the world as he performed on video for the masses to watch YouTube fans and pop culture junkies were devastated to hear that the promising entertainer has died. According to US Weekly on Monday, Caleb Logan passed away over the weekend from natural causes.

Jeffery Humble has established himself as one of the most active and respected community volunteers in Nashville and several other parts of the country. These philanthropic involvements range from volunteering for the Kentucky Junior Historical Society, hosting elaborate soirees and auctions to benefit Nashville CARES, assisting with the efforts of the Tennessee Equality Project (TEP), formerly serving in several leadership roles and functions for the Nashville Steering Committees and the Federal Club for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), and even working with Feed My People in St. Louis, MI. His efforts, fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit and love of service, are starting to gain notice. The Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM) and The Tennessean

A school teacher, a husband, and a father, Dan Coughenour is a very dedicated man. Dan was born on January 22, 1969 to Richard and Sue Coughenour. He grew up in Macon, Georgia where he lived with his mom and dad and two brothers. He was the middle child in his family and didn’t mind it at all. As a young boy, he went to a private school. Once he went to highschool he decided to go to a public school. As a child, his favorite memory was getting to see his grandparents in North Carolina. They lived eight hours away so he didn’t get to see them but once or twice a year. He also enjoyed going to Sunset Beach, NC every summer. After high school he went off to Valdosta State College planning to become a school teacher.

Step back in time to the jazzy, sophisticated summer resorts of the 1920s as you stroll the historic streets and serene beaches of beguiling Watch Hill, Rhode Island. Ideally situated between Boston and New York, Watch Hill is known for its charming Victorian architecture, lavish summer cottages, picturesque harbor and breathtaking ocean vistas. Winding, garden-dotted streets are lined with upscale boutiques, antique shops, outdoor cafes and verdant parks. Once the haunt of the famous and fabulous from Clark Gale to Isadora Duncan, the village of Watch Hill has managed to retain the golden charm of summers past. Each of Watch Hill’s bewitching beaches possesses unique charms. Curving gracefully around a bay dotted with elegant yachts, Napatree

Charity worker Misha Collins is yet another example who proves humans are good through his actions and speech. In this excerpt from looktothestars.org, it states that, "In response they created Random Acts for the purpose of doing good works in the world...". Misha takes time out his life to create programs for the main reason of helping people in need. He cares for many who he has not met and is doing his part to help in any way he can. Found on Instagram.com, one of Misha's posts says, " 'I asked people coming to the convention to bring a backpack with some donations we could deliver, and in total, you all donated almost three full car loads of supplies...' ". By using his fame and resources, Misha is able to reach out to large groups

Duff As an anglicized form of the gaelic word "dubh", the boy's name Duff stems from Scottish, English, and Irish origins. The meaning of Duff is "dark" and "swarthy", but it also has a more serene meaning of "black peace." Duff can represent a certain type of individual too.

Deciding on which one of my favourite celebrities I want to meet is like asking me to choose between different kinds of chocolate. Every single one is fantastic, but there is always this one flavour you would sell your soul for. In this analogy, Misha Collins is caramel-crisp-chocolate.

Born in The United States, Patrick Ness. “ I’m Patrick Ness. I claim three states in America as my home (as Americans are wont to do)” ( patrick ness @patrickness.com), moved to London at the age of 28 also the United Kingdom in 1999, Patrick Ness is a British american author, journalist, lecturer, and screenwriter who now holds a dual citizenship. Author/ writer Patrick Ness, published his first novel, “The Crash Of Hennington”, 2003. He has at least 5 books of his own written himself, “A Monster Calls”, “The Knife Of Never Letting Go”, “More Than This”, “The Rest Of Us Just Live Here” along with a few others and movies. The author has received a Carnegie medal, Guardian children's fiction prize, costa children's book award, and a James Tiptree Jr. Award. Patrick Ness moved around, living wisely a lot from time to time. After he graduated he became a corporate writer for a cable company.

Since its foundation, the philosophy and business model that Blake Mycoskie enforced in his company, has truly made a name for the company and himself and today, the way TOMS do business, speaks of social responsibility. Mycoskie created a vision where the company give a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair it sells; he named it the “buy one give one” campaign. For Mycoskie, the ability to make the company profitable is just as important as social responsibility. As he explained in an interview with CBS News, he felt very motivated to help communities in need after he learned that many kids were not able to attend school because they did not have shoes, and also because diseases in many countries are transferrable through the soil

Typically, different from each other, nevertheless, collectively forming a ‘social reality’, an investigation of the daily activities in the Great Hall has been inquisitively demanding. In some instances, an observation of a clearly defined place of study with the purpose of understanding what happens in there may seem quite simplistic

As I gaze off into the distance, a reflecting pool conjures the image of a tall marble obelisk crowned with a red orb. An amethyst purple tint invades the clear summer skies. The wind is nothing but calm for now, as it gently caresses my hair. A nearby confluence of the Potomac River is populated with yachts and ships as if to set up a Battleship game. I sit surrounded by silhouettes of men and women spread across the lawn just outside of an apartment complex in the National Mall area. Some guests in the crowd seem to cackle as they toast by clinking their wine glasses against one another’s.