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    Meet Jazz Jennings, she is notable for being one of the youngest publicly documented people to be identified as transgender, and for being the youngest person to become a national transgender figure. She has saved lives for what she has stood up for. Also, according to an interview, many young teens have sent her emails saying because of her they are alive. Jazz was born in Florida on October 6, 2000. According to famous birthdays, “Jennings was born male but embraced her female transgender identity

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    jumpsuit with a bandana tied on head while aboard a horse pointing upward (). The work is an is an exact imitation in composition and supporting subjects as the painting of the equestrian portrait under the same name done by French artist Jacques-Louis David between 1801 and 1805 (). By the work imitating the same composition as that of the portrait that depicts someone of the regality and power once achieved by Napoleon and switching the figure with a modern Black man implies that he has the same

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    “To do all that one is able to do, is to be a man; to do all that one would like to do, is to be a god ”(Napoleon Bonaparte). Napoléon Bonaparte, named one of the greatest conquers of history, rose to power for many reasons, but how did he succeed? Was it because he took over the existing ministry of war, expanded it, and made it more efficient, or was it because he was a brilliant general in the art of war? Like all leaders Napoleon fell from power for economic and political reasons that I will

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    Brandon Chau Mr. Jarrard English 8: Jazz age 27, March 2017 The Jazz Age Louis Armstrong was one of the popular jazz musician that began in the Roaring 20s. During this time period, music was appreciated as a way to express opinions about politics, culture, and the world. Armstrong, also known as “Satchmo” or “Pops”, became the foundation of the 1920s jazz. African Americans were having a strong influence on music and began developing their own musical styles. Armstrong was such an example

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    Napoleon Bonaparte Hero

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    In the late 1760s, a heroic figure was born. On August fifteenth in the year of 1769, a male baby was then a face upon this earth. Of course, this male was not heroic in his toddler years, but as he grew, he conquered many goals of his. This male baby came to be known as one of the greatest military leaders to be known; this baby was none other than the great Napoleon Bonaparte. Because he was born in this time period, it was almost meant for him to be revolutional. There were many occurrences taking

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    Hussein Vs Bonaparte

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    As we have seen over the years, many people have risen to power. While many have risen many have also fallen. So what allows some to rise and stay in power and not others? Dictators such as Saddam Hussein and Napoleon Bonaparte remained in power for many years. Comparatively Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq for 24 years, while Bonaparte, the dictator of France, held power for fourteen years. How are their methods different from each other? How could one be in power longer than the other? While analyzing

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    Napoleon Bonaparte was not really from an important or influential family. However, in 1789 when the French Revolution broke out this began to change. In the beginning of the Revolution, Napoleon was serving as an officer in the French army. The Revolution presented an opportunity for Napoleon and soon he was riding in the ranks. At the age of 24 he became a general in the army. After suppressing a revolt against the government, Napoleon was given command of the Army of Italy. Soon after, Napoleon

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    Louis Pasteur was magnificently a genius. His life was an example of hard work and persistence. He was called “The father of modern hygiene, public health and much of modern medicine, as well as the father of microbiology and immunology.” As a scientist, he made many discoveries and experimentations that are benefits to human and animals. Although sometimes his claims raised controversies, Louis Pasteur investigated, revised deeper and deeper his claims to bring up more evidences that lead him to

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    Vol.1-Inter-be marks the debut of Mae.Sun, a New York-based eclectic group led by the clear-pitched soprano saxophonist Hailey Niswanger, a Berklee-graduate who makes a bold move here in comparison with her previous three albums as a leader. The adroit sextet, whose other members include vibraphonist Nikara Warren, guitarist Andrew Renfroe, keyboardist Axel Laugart, bassist Aaron Liao, and drummer David Frazier Jr., stacks up engaging sonic layers with a foot in the contemporary jazz and the other

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    Vocal Jazz Ensemble The concert that I went to the “Vocal Jazz Ensemble” on the date of May 21. Performance from the Vocal Jazz Ensemble and special guest Final Note-Us, both group performed extremely well and sang great songs. The concert consisted of eight songs, two from Final Note-Us group and six from the main performers Vocal Jazz Ensemble. There were thirteen vocalist in the opening group and a pianist, while the main group had twelve vocalist, one pianist, one bass, and one drum. Before

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