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The era of political party polarization has seen a rise in recent years, with individuals becoming increasingly divided along party lines and less willing to engage with those who hold different political beliefs. This phenomenon has had a number of negative effects on society, including increased divisiveness and a decrease in the ability of elected officials to compromise and work together for the common good. One of the main contributing factors to this trend is the widespread use of social media. In this essay, I will discuss how social media has played a role in the rise of political party polarization and its effects on society. One of the key ways in which social media has facilitated the rise of political party polarization is by providing a platform for individuals to express and reinforce their political beliefs. Through the use of hashtags and targeted advertising, individuals are able to connect with like-minded individuals and form virtual echo chambers where their views a...
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Guess Who's Coming To Dinner Reflection

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner is a 1967 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Stanley Kramer, and starring Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier, and Katharine Hepburn. The film tells the story of John and Christina Drayton, a middle-aged couple who are surprised to learn that their daughter, Joey, is engaged to a black man named Dr. John Prentice. The film explores the issues of racism and prejudice in the United States during the Civil Rights Movement. At the time of its release, interracial marriage was still illegal in 17 states, and the film was praised for its progressive portrayal of interracial relationships. The Draytons initially have reservations about their daughter's engagement, with John expressing concern about how the couple will be received by society. However, they eventually come to accept the relationship and offer their support. Joey and Dr. Prentice face discrimination and prejudice from members of their community, including a restaurant owner who refuses...
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Band of Angels Reflection

The Band of Angels is a thought-provoking film that explores the complexities of slavery and the human spirit. Through the character of Amantha Starr, the movie shows the devastating effects of slavery on individuals and families, as well as the resilience and strength that can be found in the face of adversity. As a young white woman who is forced to confront the reality of slavery after she discovers that she was born into it, Amantha represents the privilege and naivety of those who were born into a world where slavery was a given. She is initially rebellious and defiant when faced with her new reality, but eventually comes to accept her fate and adapt to life as a slave. This movie helped me understand a lot of how crazy the South during this time was. Whether you looked African American or not it did not matter, so long as you had a drop of African American blood flowing through your veins you were considered a slave. Amantha could walk down any street posing as a free and wealthy...
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Reconstruction Era Amendments- EOTO reacts

The Reconstruction Era Amendments were a series of amendments to the United States Constitution that were passed in the aftermath of the Civil War. These amendments were designed to address the issues of slavery and racial discrimination, and to ensure that all citizens, regardless of race, had equal rights under the law. The 13th Amendment, which was passed in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. This amendment marked the end of slavery in the United States and was a crucial step towards ensuring that all Americans were treated equally under the law. The 14th Amendment, which was passed in 1868, extended citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves. This amendment also guaranteed all citizens equal protection under the law and prohibited states from denying any person "life, liberty, or property, without due process of law" or from denying any person "the equal protection of ...
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Bible Team Challenge

In the past, traditional religions such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have generally viewed slavery as a social institution that is at odds with their religious principles. While the Bible and other religious texts contain passages that discuss slavery, most religious scholars and leaders today interpret these passages as being specific to the historical context in which they were written, and not as a general endorsement of slavery. The Abrahamic religions, which include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, all have a shared history and heritage, and thus share many of the same religious principles and values. One of these principles is the idea that all human beings are created equal, and are therefore entitled to the same rights and dignity. This principle is clearly stated in the Bible, in the book of Genesis, where it says: "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them" (Genesis 1:27). This principle is also ...
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MLK and RFK Assassinations

The assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy were significant events in American history that occurred within a short period of each other. Both men were prominent figures in the civil rights movement and their deaths had a profound impact on the country. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and civil rights leader who is best known for his role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. He was a key figure in the fight for racial equality and was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. James Earl Ray was eventually convicted of the crime and sentenced to life in prison, but many believe that King's assassination was the result of a conspiracy involving multiple parties. Robert F. Kennedy, JFK's younger brother, was also a prominent figure in the civil rights movemen...
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Board of Regents v Bakke

In class I had the privilege of watching a mock trial of the famous Board of Regents v Bakke Case. This is what I learned from this mock trial: Board of Regents v. Bakke was a landmark Supreme Court case that was decided in 1978. The case arose from a dispute over a University of California medical school's affirmative action admissions program, which set aside a certain number of seats for minority applicants. Allan Bakke, a white applicant, was twice rejected by the school and argued that the program violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Bakke, holding that the university's admissions program was unconstitutional because it imposed a "strict racial quota" on applicants. The Court emphasized the importance of ensuring that public institutions provide equal opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race or ethnicity. The decision in Board of Regents v. Bakke has had a significant impact on the use...
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