Namond Brice

gym, Namond Brice is met by a wild-eyed Sharrod, who tells Namond that he needs to “back off” his corner. Not wanting to appear weak, Namond shoves Sharrod, unaware that he was high and carrying a gun. In another episode later on in season four, after Michael explains to Namond that Kenard ripped him off, Michael accompanies Namond to retrieve his stash, reminding him that “you gotta step to him, put somethin ' real behind them words.” In contrast to these experiences— during which time Namond was

At it’s heart, “Cell One” is a coming of age story about a young man learning to value mature, fair, nonviolent behavior as a form of communication and order as a way of life. Nnamabia has lived his entire life in a culture where vicious boys are the most popular, both in their Nigerian town and seemingly in American rap videos where gangs and other illegal behavior is regarded as a path to living a life full of fame and wealth. Being a typical adolescent boy, Nnamabia wants to seem like he’s part

Per Reporter: Ebony has a drug problem, but is in denial about it. Ebony uses marijuana on a daily basis around the children. Ebony may possibly use other drugs due to her weight loss. Ebony also uses alcohol a lot around the children. The drugs are accessible to the children. The children have been in 4-5 different states this year. Ebony has been back and forth from Rodney’s (victim’s father) home to other places. Ebony returned to Rodney’s home a year ago from Vegas. Rodney witnessed Ebony using

Introduction Popular culture has manifested itself in a number of ways. Currently, the most commonly used method of spreading and exchanging opinions, ideas, art, and other concepts is through the internet. Never before has it been so easy to shed light on a person or an idea, giving it levels of popularity that were considered inconceivable in ages past. In many circumstances the way people are portrayed through pop-culture is most likely how they were perceived by the bulk of people. Pop/culture

made up of mostly women” (Fields). One can see how women like Sophie Tucker and Fanny Brice wanted to be a part of the “stage-struck-girl” movement (Fields). These Women were not meant to be underestimated. As Vaudeville evolved into musicals, so did the amount of powerful females commanding the spot light. Theatre brought on a great amount of funny women. One of the well known “funny girls” was Fanny Brice. She was a burlesque performer turned comic when Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. saw her potential

In David Simon’s The Wire, a stunningly accurate portrait of oppressive institutions in Baltimore are explored from multiple perspectives, including the police force, government, and the street drug trade. The visuals created by Simon are meant to be a realistic portrayal of Baltimore, one that depicts the members of the drug trade as complicated people, not just evil caricatures, and where the wrongdoing of the police and government are shown. Moreover, the show has become one of the few applauded

Girl, based on the life of Fanny Brice. This American Musical was about one of the most famous female vaudevillian comediennes that was famous for her character “Baby Snooks”, a naughty mischievous little girl in a forty each old woman’s body. “Baby Snooks” made tons of appearances in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1910, 1921 and the radio. She not only was able to make people laugh but her songs such as “My Man” and “I’d Rather Be Blue” could make a person cry. Brice was such a well-rounded performer

The Vaudeville Era was an incredibly influential time for American musical theatre. It’s existence gave rise to several performers from classic vaudeville acts to Ziegfeld Follies performers, and burlesque dancers. From (and contributing to) it’s death sprang popular new mediums of performance and entertainment (Revue, Radio, Talkies, and Burlesque). There is little surprise that nostalgia for vaudeville began closely after its “death” and continues to influence many forms of American entertainment

Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand is one of the most influential people in theatre of all time. She has been in many shows and movies including Funny Girl and I Can Get It for You Wholesale, and has won Academy, Golden Globes, Grammys, Emmys, and Tony Awards. Her voice and charisma has inspired millions to go after their dreams of becoming actresses, actors, and singers. Barbra Joan Streisand was born on April 24, 1942 in Brooklyn, NYC, NY to Diana and Emanuel Streisand. Growing up, both of her

“God Bless America” is one of Irving Berlin’s best known songs. We hear it at ceremonies, at sporting events, all over across the United States. It was originally composed by Berlin in 1918 while he was serving in the U.S. Army. He set the song aside for a while and didn’t pick it back up until he later revised the piece in 1938. The most famous version of this song was recorded by Kate Smith. It is even considered her signature song. The songs genre is considered to be an American patriotic song