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March: Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month. There are countless notable inventions, movements, and fun facts associated with women from around the world. Everyday women are also pioneers in their own way as they navigate through life. They are intentional about getting an education, instilling change, progress, and love in their homes, communities, and in the workplace. Here are a few historical fun facts about women to commemorate Women’s History Month. 1. Women of all races were legally eligible to vote in...

Inspiration from The Four Agreements

The Four Agreements was written to serve as a practical guide for personal freedom. Author Don Miguel Ruiz shares the reasons why we are deprived of joy and unnecessary struggles and offers solutions to live by. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements is a transformative code of conduct that can bring us freedom, love, and joy. The agreements are ones we make with other people, with God, with life, and most importantly, with ourselves. I encourage you to...

The Art of Esteem

I have been privileged to work alongside my infectious friend, Ankhet Amber Williams, Founder of The Art of Esteem. Her non-profit organization was created to bridge a gap between the standardized western school curriculum and essential life skill development. The Art of Esteem educates students on building their self-esteem, self-worth, and overall emotional IQ through art, play, and emotional discourse. As a teacher and a volunteer at The Art of Esteem, I have had the opportunity to leave an imprint...

The Making of a Canon

A canon represents works of fiction among a franchise’s fictional world which are categorized as things that “actually occurred” within the fictional world they are a part of. Kate Chopin’s,  “The Story of an Hour” explains how a work of literature becomes part of the canon by its fit in the Realism literary period. “The Story of an Hour” depicts a woman who is controlled by her husband, who seemingly dies in a railroad accident and as a result, she attempts...

Historical Criticism on “Through the Dark Sod” by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson was a prolific and reserved writer. Her style of writing left the reader responsible to dissect the underlying meanings within her writing as her word choices included ambiguity, symbolism, and art. In “Through the Dark Sod” the reader learns of the historical background hidden in the work as the title alone leaves the reader to ponder on the author’s intention in composing the piece. Emily Dickinson reveals much about her childhood, her beliefs and the impact the events...

Movie Critique: The Notebook

Here, I critique one of my favorite movies, The Notebook. The film The Notebook was directed by Nick Cassavetes in 2004. It is based on a novel with the same title by Nicholas Sparks. The Notebook is a romantic drama film. It is about the love story of a couple who come from polarized backgrounds. Movies can entertain as well as inspire the audience through creative storytelling, detailed mise en scene, and exceptional editing. Actors are critical to bringing characters to...

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