This was a very difficult Journal for me. As I tried to think back to my childhood, I could not clearly make distinctions of racial diversity, or any negative actions or thoughts attached to them. Looking back on it, I remember one of my favorite shows was racially charged full of stereotypes, “The Dukes of Hazard”. I had a hot wheels car just like theirs, orange painted with the confederate flag. It was my favorite toy, I zoomed it all over the furniture in the living room. I never missed an episode. I had no idea what that flag stood for. We lived at 515 Normandy Street, in Fairwood Holmes also known as Academy Park (K P). It was a black neighborhood from what I could see. My best friend Michael Mitchell stayed next door to my right. Two
Stating that Chinese and all of whom who were deemed not as “Caucasian” will forever be perceived as forever foreigners. Not being able to understand America’s way of life. “Living in our community, recognizing no laws of this State, except through necessity, bringing with them their prejudices and national feuds, in which they indulge in open violation of law... “ By implying that Chinese are inferior by nature, since they only bring with them conflict, reaping rights that should not be given to them in the first place, and are incapable of understanding America’s Governing. Which nature has placed as “impassable difference” between the “superior” Caucasian race and the “inferior” Chinese
Along with the band, they also had a soldier holding a flag with their colors on it.”
Those racially-neutral readings are no longer credible in the context of the anti-racist scholarship of the second half of the twentieth century, which requires that non-white racial status and the effects of racism on that status be addressed before claims about universal humanity can be made. This requirement blocks the use of universalist claims to protect, conceal and sanitize continuing racism in public action and unspoken belief.
The Marine Corp sculpture has the United States of America Flag that was also sculpted into this magnificent work of art. The flag represents the battle during World War II that the Marines fought in Iwo Jima, and the raising of the flag took place on the 23rd of February, 1945 (Marines, n.d.). Furthermore, after World War II had ended, the United States Congress appointed Felix de Weldon to create the Iwo Jima sculpture in the realist tradition (Marines, n.d.).
The nickname "Old Glory" isn't just another name for me, although the flag represents how far the U.S. has come, it reminds us about our history, why americans should be glad we live in a country that gives us the freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of who we want to be. So far the U.S. has had various battles for our freedom, quite a few ended up
of racism, because it is believed to be biased in favor of people from particular cultural
There is much controversy surrounding the idea of patriotism and the iconography of the American flag in today’s society. Some believe patriotism is simply the act of supporting the decisions of the leaders of the country. Others say, to be patriotic, people should be outspoken and voice their oppositions to what is going on in the government. Opinions also differ on the idea of what the American flag represents. One opinion of the flags representation is that the flag represents our history, and the formerly mentioned idea of patriotism. Others believe the flag also represents our history as a nation, but these beliefs focus much more heavily on the negative aspects of our history; such as slavery and other injustices carried out by our nation. These people often believe we should find a new iconography for our country’s ideas of patriotism. As Barbara Kingsolver states in “And Our Flag Was Still There,” “Patriotism seems to be falling to whoever claims it loudest, and we’re left struggling to find a definition in a clamor of reaction” (Pg. 1). Therefore, every American’s duty is to define patriotism amongst the clamor of reaction, recapture the American flag’s representation, and create a new icon for the flag.
the Liberty Bell. The bells were shipped as gifts to states and territories of the United
Although, it was used in several battles by armies like the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of Tennessee. The Confederate flag was also used as a Naval Jack by the Confederate Navy. The Confederate flag had thirteen stars, which represented the thirteen states accepted by the Union. The Confederate flag was how the thirteen states that were first brought into the union differentiated themselves from the Northern states and New England. The Southern states wanted to be seen as free from New England during the succession and separate from the North during the Civil war. The Sons of Confederate Veterans also, known as SVC is an organization that has been teaching people the true meaning of the Confederate flag. Honestly, there was nothing to do with slavery as the states just wanted to be viewed as having their rights and
In this world we are constantly being categorized by our race and ethnicity, and for many people it’s hard to look beyond that. Even though in the past many stood up for equality and to stop racism and discrimination, it still occurs. In this nation of freedom and equality, there are still many people who believe that their race is superior to others. These beliefs are the ones that destroy our nation and affect the lives of many. The people affected are not limited by their age group, sex, social status, or by their education level. Their beliefs can cause them to attack other groups verbally or in silence and even reaching to the point of violence. All of this occurs because we can’t be seen as a “people”, but rather like “species” that need to be classified. An example of racism due to race and ethnicity as categories of identity is seen in the article written by Daphne Eviatar entitled “Report Finds Widespread Discrimination against Latino Immigrants in the South.” In this particular case white supremacy groups discriminate Hispanics that are both legal and illegal in the southern states of America, portraying several theoretical concepts.
The story of my history as a writer is a very long one. My writing has come full circle. I have changed very much throughout the years, both as I grew older and as I discovered more aspects of my own personality. The growth that I see when I look back is incredible, and it all seems to revolve around my emotions. I have always been a very emotional girl who feels things keenly. All of my truly memorable writing, looking back, has come from experiences that struck a chord with my developing self. This assignment has opened my eyes, despite my initial difficulty in writing it. When I was asked to write down my earliest memory of writing, at first I drew a blank. All of a sudden, it became very clear to me, probably because it had some childhood trauma associated with it.
Over the years Dukes of Hazard has inspired me in a number of different ways and taught me very valuable and important lessons of life. In their own unique way, Duke Cousins have come to symbolize and represent the freedom which is at the very heart of the American Dream. Although, Duke Cousins have a tendency
Growing up I was never good in sports but when it came to a video game called “Battlefield” I was untouchable. I remember two years ago I was on a 64 player kill streak and then sadly I lost connection to the server I was so mad that I kicked a huge hole in the wall. I was to scare to tell my dad so I just didn’t say anything it took him a whole year to find out. There are a lot of memories about me and my family but you really only remember the good and the bad ones the rest just fades away.
When I think back to the days when I was a child, I think about all of my wonderful childhood memories. Often I wish to go back, back to that point in life when everything seemed simpler. Sometimes I think about it too much, knowing I cannot return. Yet there is still one place I can count on to take me back to that state of mind, my grandparent’s house and the land I love so much.
...along the way. I may have blocked out a lot of my childhood, but that is ok. I must not be ready to remember it yet; maybe someday I will. Who is to say? I just try really hard to make sure the memories I make now are lasting ones that are worth remembering.