The Harlem Renaissance

     The Harlem Renaissance, or "New Negro Movement, was known as a cultural movement from the 1920's to the 1930's. The Renaissance even reached  French-speaking black writers from African and Caribbean colonies who lived in Paris. During this time many blacks began creating and experimenting with many forms of art. Many popular African-American poets, playwrights, and authors emerged during the movement.
     Ridgely Torrence was a big contribution to the start of the renaissance. His Three Plays for a Negro Theatre, was among one of the first plays to demonstrate that blacks actually felt humane emotions and their yearning for greatness. Torrences plays were refered to as "the most important single event in the entire history of the Negro in the American Theater." by James Weldon Johnson.
   James Weldon Johnson, author and politician, was an early civil rights activist. He was a highly invovled leader in the NAACP. Johnson also made history by being one of the first African-American professors to teach at New York University.
    Langston Hughes, novelist and poet, is one of my favorites from this era. He wrote about how "the negro was in vogue" during the renaissance. Hughes often wrote about the everyday struggle of a typical black person.

RG3

      It is amazing how much of an impact one person can have on a group of people. What is it about one person's success that will inspire a few to strive for the better. Just like the saying, "One bad apple spoils the group.", but in reverse.
      In the case of football, there are many teams who have a key player(s), and that player(s) is usually are depended upon to impact the game if not win it. This may start from peewee to the NFL; the are some team whom depend on a smash-mouth running game, while others practice the air-it-out philosophy.
     Some teams play to win games, while the elite play to win championships, yet no matter the reason, you will have to practice your sport. During the practicing teams usually build bonds and grow closer as a team. Whether in the weight room or on the practice field hard work will be admired.
     Robert Griffin III, quarterback of the Washington Redskins football team, has been a rookie sensation for his team. His abilities seem to compliment the play styles of his team mates and helps his team pull out the win. Griffin's abilities seem to have given a serge to redskins; the Redskins' offense has taken on a completely different identity. Their explosiveness put defenses on edge every time they line up across from one another. Griffin's scrambling abilities forces teams to play disciplined; you have to play a few extra guys in the box to make sure he can not break containment, but in doing so this put more pressure on your defensive backs dropping back into coverage; then the DB's have to deal with Griffin's pen-point accuracy.
    Last game, against the New York Giants, Griffin rushed for 72 yards on only 5 carries, which shows keen decision making, yet Griffin also passed for 163 yards. On top of all that, his came came home with the victory.
    With Griffin having such well-rounded performances and the Redskins' number one ranked rush defense. I see great thing in the youngster's future. He has nowhere to go, but up.

Playoffs BaBY!!!!!!

    Whooooooo!!! Its  time to come on with the come on. No more almost had the tackle, no more almost caught the ball, no more mental error. This is the time when everyone has to do their part and pull together to complete a common goal. Like we said when we first strapped up, or put on the pads on for the first time, " Time to separate the boys from the men." Tension is high, and competition at it's highest level. The playoffs can be consider heaven for a fierce competitor. Often during this time in the year, the media really begin to get invovled with cameras and interviews, and an athelete can esily be distracted by the glitz and galm. This is a crucial time when the player's teammates have to bring him back down to earth, you know, " pop his bubble." Everyone has to maintain their focus, and bypass the few round to get to the "promise land", a state championship, and win the gold. Everyon wants to win big to earn the bragging rights. The playoffs can also be home of upsets and shattered dreams, for some it is the last "Hoo-rah", their last chance to make a statement, their last moment of suiting up with their school's colors. In either win or go home situation you will show you who is willing to lay it all on the line. I love the pressure wich arises in the post season.

Why Not?

      I take you (Brides Name) to be my lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health while we both shall live? Whoa! Marriage, to cleave to another human being, to commit my mind, body, and soul to a woman, to know her love for me will be everlasting. Why would someone not want to have a safety blanket? Marriage should be an objective in every one's life. Marriage, while definitely a long-term goal, is surely one of my goals.
        To begin with, most may be lucky enough to have a mother whom may love them unconditionally, but imagine if you were to be able to share that love with another, or be able to take that love and mold into a variety of things. For example a family, a nice house, a family empire, heart-warming memories in old age. For someone to find a significant other is surely a blessing. To have someone whom after you have long abandoned the care, and or protection of your mother, still be there to comfort and nurture you and help you piece together the jigsaw puzzle of life is a marvelous thing to have.
       Additionally, the nervous feeling you receive when you fall head over heels in love is stupendous. It has to be a great thing when you have a spouse whom thinks like you, acts like you, shares the same interests, and yet is the total opposite. What a feeling to know that no matter what someone will lay down their life, or endure brutal punishment to see to it you are content. The world wind of emotions a wife can make a man feel, or vice-versa, is absolutely amazing.
       On the other hand, according to the daily beast, If you are a married American, your marriage is between 40 and 50 percent likely to end in divorce. Marriage these days means nothing many may argue, but ignorance should be ignored. I mean love is not based on silly calculations and equations being keyed into calculators or computers. Love is an instinct.
      In the end, I feel marriage will help me grow and would be a very serious, yet rewarding step in my "FAR" future. I hope one day i may be able to experience the joys of the married life. I wish everyone could.

We need balance

What did the fine-arts mean to most students? At the Katy ISD program they argue that the arts are essential to mental growth and development saying,"Arts education refers to education in the disciplines of music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. Study in the arts is integral to our society. They are a part of the cultural heritage of every American. The arts are what make us most human, most complete as people." I also agree to what they are saying because for some student Their fine-arts are the only class they may find joy in attending. Fine-art inspire creativity and originality; personally, without them, I feel the world would be bland or lack astonishment. The fine arts can be extremely stimulating to students. I personally enjoy a few of they fine-arts, because they relieve a bit of the pressure which comes from the rest of our core classes.

I hear you can't judge a book by its cover; which is a very accurate statement when referring to a book entitled "They say/I Say" by Geral Graff and Cathey Birkenstein. The book's cover page is brightly colored and grabs the attention of a reader, but once you open it the book becomes a totally different story. I have to fight myself to finish each page. I mean the templates are helpful, but the book is highly disappointing and fails to engage the reader.  My Teacher is usually more lively and exciting; that's why i don't understand why she would punish us by assigning this book.