Selma Blair

Legally Blonde “Legally Blonde” is a 2001 comedy film starring Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods. The film starts with Elle being portrayed as the cliché, spoiled, and blonde rich-girl living a privileged life in a mansion in Bel-Air, California. Although Elle may seem like the stereotypical blonde-girl, her background includes a fashion major, a 4.0 GPA, and the president of her sorority. Elle’s life gets thrown a curveball after being dumped by her boyfriend Warner, played by Matthew Davis, and

Thesis Statement: In this paper, I’m going to explore how the Civil Rights Movement first started, and the brutal events and forms of protest during this monumental moment in history. Looking at first-hand accounts from pivotal figures such as the leaders of the social movement organizations, I can properly recount the conditions and struggles in the fight for equality for African Americans. Covering these topics, I can properly describe the effects that came from each movement and the change that

The 1930’s was a decade of extremely hard times, following the stock market crash and an extreme depression. In spite of the tremendous hardships in America during this decade, it also became a time of great music that is still remembered today. Jazz music was highly popular in this time, and Billie Holiday was a famous jazz performer. She stood out from many other musicians because of her intense and passionate performances. Jazz arose from “unacceptable” segments of society, but quickly grew like

problem the culture encounters is the stereotypes are widely agreed upon and thought to be right. Many media outlets have made the distinction that attractive women kissing equal to ratings. For example, the kiss between Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair during the movie Cruel Intentions was widely talked about in the media and amongst the movies target audience. The scene featured two young attractive females engaging in a 10 second kiss. Although

began when four black college students decided to risk their safety—and possibly their lives—by defying the discriminatory beliefs and norms embedded within the fabric of American society. Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain, David Richmond, and Ezell Blair were all close friends. They spent nights together chugging beers and woefully discussed the injustices that pervaded their lives. These interactions were personal, direct, and intimate. Their interactions were not limited by the obscurities of text

The equality of payment for both women and men Thanks to Venus Williams and Billie Jean King fight at Wimbledon, women now have equal pay at tournaments. Venus and Serena Williams faced each other in an intense match at the Wimbledon tournament that ended in victory for younger sister Serena. Venus Williams has fought and helped win a long battle for women athletes. According to ESPNW, Williams made her first public mention of the need for grand slam events to award equal prize money to men and women

In the 1960’s, black and white individuals were not recognized as being equal. The two races were treated differently, and the African Americans did not enjoy the same freedoms as the whites. The African Americans never had a chance to speak their mind, voice their opinions, or enjoy the same luxuries that the white people attained. Through various actions/efforts like the lunch counter sit-ins, freedom rides, and bus boycotts, the black people confronted segregation face on and worked to achieve

“I’ve spent muddy days watching young lads beat the hell out of each other. But once in a while, there’s one that comes along and lifts your heart.” --Glen Foy in “Goal! The Dream Begins” GOAL! THE DREAM BEGINS Production Information Like every kid, Santiago Munez has a big dream. But unlike every kid, he’s given the rare opportunity to make that dream come true—if he’s willing to put his fears aside, travel thousands of miles from home, and hold his own with some of the best in the world. The