Julius lester

Everyone has a story to tell – about their lives, their experiences. In class, we read the book titled “To Be a Slave,” by Julius Lester. It compiled the experiences of ex-slaves that they had during slavery, each of their own stories, or thoughts, their first person accounts. Slavery in America started in 1619 when Africans were shipped to Jamestown for labor. From then on, a long, cruel period started for them, being enslaved and denied basic allow the human rights. However, are these experiences

In the story “Brer Rabbit and Brer Lion” Julius Lester uses several forms of situational irony and comic language. An example of situational irony in this story is when the little Brer Rabbit manages to tie Brer Lion to a tree, capturing him. An example of comic language is what is said in the story once the animals find out what Brer Rabbit had done. “When the animals saw what Brer Rabbit had done to Brer Lion, you’d better believe it was the forty-eleventh of Octorerarry before they messed with

band members—particularly Russell Hammond, the guitarist—are the ENEMIES of William’s adventure. Far from traditional, out-and-out villains, these antagonists take more “curiously fluid, ambiguous forms.” (Campbell 97) They are the SHAPESHIFTERS that Lester Bangs has warned him against, the “fake friends” that will “ruin rock and roll.” It’s not until William flatters them with his detailed knowledge of their music that they offer up a fickle form of friendship, bringing

David Sedaris writes about his experience taking guitar lessons in “Giant Dreams, Midget Abilities” after his father decided that he and his younger sisters should start a family music group. However, Sedaris has no desire to learn how to play guitar. His desire lies within singing jingles in the voice of Billie Holiday. Sedaris’ desire to sing in the voice of Billie Holiday is probably closely related to his sexual orientation, being gay, and his father’s passion for jazz music. There is an

Billie Holiday The Harlem Renaissance was an African American cultural movement specifically in creative arts such as music and literature. Jazz represented the flavor and zest of African American culture in the 1920s-1940s. Billie Holiday had a great impact on the Harlem Renaissance because she was one of the most influential jazz singers of all time. She performed with other great jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Teddy Wilson, Jo Jones, and Henry Allen. Her career as a jazz singer was

Angeles. While in Los Angeles, Ailey excelled in different subjects such as language and athletics. He became inspired to pursue dancing after seeing the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo perform. In 1949, at the age of 18, he began to study modern dance with Lester Horton and joined Horton’s dance company the following year. Horton became Ailey 's major influence, as he was his mentor that gave him a foundation and technique that allowed him to grow artistically. Even though he developed his own style, he still

Jimmie Lunceford and Fletcher Henderson, then went back to New York for several more recording sessions. In later January of 1937, she recorded several songs with a small group from one of Hammond's newest discoveries, Count Basie's Orchestra. Tenor Lester Young, who'd known Billie from previous engagements, and trumpeter Buck Clayton were

Almost Famous: An Outline of Life Almost Famous represents the spirit of the 70s in all its "it's all happening" glory. The yearning for "true" rock 'n' roll and the awkward convergence of the old and new through music and fashion is clearly highlighted in the film. In trying to emulate the 70s, the Almost Famous succeeds in making a film that can be considered a coming of age story while also capturing the essence of the human experience in all stages of life. From William's struggle to be cool

question chosen by the moderator, Lester Holt of NBC Nightly News. The topic of “Achieving Prosperity” opened the debate, focusing of jobs and taxes. “America’s Direction” was the subject of the next two segments, which consisted primarily of questions based on the racial divide in America. The final matter of the night was “Securing America”. This topic brought attention to cyber and “homegrown” attacks and the nation’s current policy on the use of nuclear weapons. Lester Holt first asked the candidates

Today, 66 years after the peak of his career, Nat King Cole remains to be a household name. Most anyone you ask will recognize his iconic baritone vocals. Although he is best known for his vocal style, Cole was also an extremely talented piano player. Along with his elegant presence, Cole was able to break the strong barriers of racism in the 1960s, leaving a legacy for artists behind him. Cole was raised in an extremely religious household outside of Chicago. His mother was the choir director