Kwanzaa

The word “nigger” has been around since the beginning of our nation. It has made an appearance in numerous songs, speeches, and even literary classics such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Over the years, the word and its meaning have changed drastically to mean positive things in the black community, however the original insult is still present in some contexts. Many believe we should prohibit the use of the word as best we can in order to put an end to the negative uses. However, I believe

John Locke’s political views are still present in modern political discourse, such as our current presidential election and specific political issues facing our society. The citizens of the United States voting for their presidential candidate during the elections expresses Locke’s philosophy of those that are governed should be allowed to choose who they want to represent them and protect their rights. An example of this is the

that do not look like them. This is especially helpful in eliminating bias or fears that children can have towards other races. Additionally, Barbie also represents several celebrations of the world such as the Diwali Barbie, Carnival Barbie, and Kwanzaa Barbie. Thus, Barbie educates young girls about the different cultural celebrations of the world. The racial diversity Barbie promotes preaches togetherness and love, regardless of the color of your skin, hair texture, or cultural differences. As

Cynthia Chockalingam Mrs. Kalwasinski Language Arts 5 January 16 The Existence of Censorship in School Libraries Whether books should be censored in school libraries is a serious, current problem. Many individuals believe that censorship should be enforced in all school libraries. School books should be age appropriate, follow the curriculum, and it should include a balance of all viewpoints. At times, books can be atomic bombs, taking away from the community, leaving families broken. As Mae West

From what I understand the event has expanded in recent years to include the Kwanzaa celebration in Cary, as well as Hanukkah celebrations during this time. This inclusiveness of other seasonal religious holidays is very American and something I can appreciate because Americans come from all walks of life and religious backgrounds

“Good morning, stop talking or I’ll throw my drink at you.” Andrew Havington’s fondness for Starbucks falls just short of his passion for music, which is to say he really loves his Starbucks. No one was surprised when his career at Montville High School began four years ago because of his early enthusiasm and appreciation of music; four-year old Havington honed his musical talent via air violin while his mother worked on her real one. Every period three he, with his five foot, six inch frame

all the cultures are represented. Or don't represent any at all. For example you have holidays. Everyone celebrates different holidays, especially if they come from different backgrounds. Some holidays that come to mind are Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. The school as a whole should make sure they are able to support everyone that has different types of beliefs. To make sure they don't have problems teachers need to be able to communicate with the staff and other members in the school. Making sure

presented are: African American, and Hispanic and Latino American. African American are resident of the United States but from African ancestry. In the past, they have been enslaved and brought to the U.S.A. They celebrate Black History Month and Kwanzaa. For African American Hispanic and Latino Americans, Cinco de Mayo and Hispanic Heritage Month are the events that have shaped the history of each cultural group. Famous people in the history of African Americans are Martin Luther King, other people

Holiday décor lined the streets bringing magical delight to everyone who attended the event. Celebrating the diversity within the community the holiday display featured a 50-foot Christmas tree, giant Menorah, and Kwanzaa candelabra. Ol’ Saint Nick arrived in true fashion on a bubble blowing fire truck as children screamed with delight and glee. Live music, food, cocktails, merchandise vendors, and holiday activities for kids made this event enjoyable for the entire

In creating positive peer relationships in the classroom, there are several things teachers, administrators, and school staff can do. We want to create safe environments for our student where they feel comfortable being themselves, regardless of their race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. There are ways to prevent and end negative interactions with peers, such as bullying. Today, I want to briefly discuss some of these options, ones I feel can make a difference. These will include classroom