What Have you learned about Islamophobia and the Hijab? In what ways has it changed your earlier perceptions about Islam? Before I didn’t know too much about Islam, or Muslim faith or the Hijab and what is respondents. Just the very basic fundamentals because even though I see and hear about both, I do not […]
Without the group to verify it, knowledge is not possible
For most theories we produce, wether is the science or a belief. It is common for the need for validation from others in the same profession. This step in discovery, involving testing, discussing and countering a theory has proven to provide more certainty as a piece of knowledge is being tested. Giving us more information […]
“Dissect” Podcast based on Poetry by Langston Hughes
In this podcast I have created within SL LangLit class, we discuss Langston Hughes poem ‘Theme for English B (1949)’ and how it reveals the themes of Identity, Racism and Imagery. And touches on some major issues that are present in the US such as racial discrimination and feelings of alienation from the white community. Throughout […]
What are ‘The Blues’, and why are they significant for African American culture?
The music genre ‘The Blues’ is significant to African American culture as is descends from African American slave songs. The smooth, rural style expresses the emotion of the singer, capturing the suffering of hundreds of years of slavery. Blues music is normally played with instruments such as acoustic guitar, piano, or harmonica at events […]
Langston Hughes: As I Grew Older (1926) & I, Too (1945) Poetry Comparison
In the poem “As I Grew Older,” written in 1926 and “I, Too” which was written in 1926, Hughes expresses the issue of racism in American and his desire to afflict change to the stereotypes and attitude towards black people and the black community. Throughout both poems, Hughes releases his experience and interpretation of how […]
How might the context in which Scientific knowledge is presented influence whether it is accepted or rejected?
How might the context in which Scientific knowledge is presented influence whether it is accepted or rejected? Scientific knowledge and information can be the basis to most in which one’s knowledge and the outlook is perceived on the world and their surroundings. And because the majority of people are so reliant and influenced by science […]
Skip James, “Hard Times Killin’ Floor Blues”
Hard times is here and everywhere you go Times are harder than ever been before You know that people, they are are driftin’ from door to door But you can’t find no heaven, I don’t care where they go People, if I ever can get up off of this old hard killin’ floor Lord, I’ll […]
Langston Hughes and P&G presenting the strength of black women.
In the poem “Mother to Son,” and the advert “The Talk,” Hughes and P&G both celebrate the strength of black women whilst outlining the importance of needed progression within all communities. In the poem “Mother to Son,” by Langston Hughes, he writes about the advice his mother has given him about what life will be […]
Langston Hughes and The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance began just after the first world war and before the great depression in America, which was a social and political movement and a big part in inspiring new art such as literature, music, dance, fashion, publishing and many more. Langston Hughes was an impactful writer of this time that wrote in […]
“What’s going on in this picture?”
“What’s going on in this picture?” New York Times Series Explain why you answered the title question as you did. Include evidence for any claims you have made. Why might the things you see be happening? What factors make you more likely to apply past knowledge to what you see rather than focusing entirely […]