A Pakistani-American civic association in Staten Island, New York experienced challenges to its work of engaging the local community after the events of 9/11. The environment became less conducive to the flourishing of a Muslim American civil society due to increased tensions. However, support from various levels of government helped mitigate some of the challenges. Lessons learned indicate that democracy takes time to develop and requires an informed populace, independent media, women's participation, and reforms built from within a society.
A Pakistani-American civic association in Staten Island, New York experienced challenges to its work of engaging the local community after 9/11. The environment became less conducive to civil society activities as distrust of Muslim Americans increased. However, the group still engaged in some non-political events and efforts to support first responders. The experience highlights the importance of having a secure environment and democratic traditions that incorporate local cultures for civil society and Muslim political engagement to thrive.
This document provides a summary of a lecture on Gene Sharp and nonviolent resistance movements. It discusses Sharp's theory of power, which centers on the idea that rulers derive power from the consent of subjects. It then summarizes Sharp's influence on several nonviolent "colored revolutions" in Eastern Europe and elsewhere since the late 20th century that utilized strategies and methods from his writings. These movements tended to be youth-driven and aimed at replacing authoritarian regimes with democracies.
Settling the pacific northwest revised 11 16_2013_ proposal-1ldenisewillis
This document is a proposal for a documentary film titled "Settling the Pacific Northwest: A Black Experience" which will explore the impact of black migration to the Pacific Northwest region from the 1920s to present day. The film will incorporate interviews and archival footage to tell the stories of the challenges and accomplishments of African Americans who settled in the region. It will highlight issues like discrimination in the labor force, housing integration, and the roles of black communities in reshaping the social and political landscape. The goal of the documentary is to bring more awareness to overlooked histories of black contributions in the Pacific Northwest and promote diversity. It is aimed at black communities in the region, others of the African diaspora, historians, and general history
The document provides background information on The Walking Dead television show and the concept of zombies and Haitian Vodou. It summarizes the plot of the first four seasons of The Walking Dead and provides ratings data showing the strong popularity of the show. It then discusses the origins and beliefs of Haitian Vodou, including its connection to zombies. It covers the history of Haiti and influences on Vodou. The document analyzes how Vodou and zombies are portrayed in popular culture and film.
The document discusses the global issue of terrorism and its wide-ranging ramifications. It notes that terrorism has become a new form of warfare that threatens the world through weapons of mass destruction and strong connections between terrorist groups and rogue states. Terrorism negatively impacts economies through decreased investment, consumer spending, and industries like tourism. Controlling terrorism requires political will, intelligence networks, addressing root causes, and international cooperation.
The Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia from 1975-1979 sought to transform the country by forcibly evacuating cities and establishing collective farms, which resulted in the deaths of over 1 million Cambodians from execution, starvation, and disease. The genocide specifically targeted educated people, religious figures, and ethnic minorities. Journalist Dith Pran survived four years of imprisonment and abuse under the Khmer Rouge before escaping and helping to expose the genocide through his work.
The 1950s saw the rise of suburban communities and consumer culture in the US. However, people of color still faced widespread discrimination and segregation. The civil rights movement gained momentum in this decade with landmark Supreme Court cases like Brown v. Board of Education and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In the turbulent 1960s, civil rights protests intensified across the South met with violence. Events like the March on Washington and passage of civil rights legislation advanced racial equality, though tensions and unrest remained high. Other social movements also emerged seeking greater rights for groups like women, Native Americans, and the LGBT community.
McDuffie, Garveyism in Cleveland, African Identities, May 2011Erik McDuffie
This article examines the history of the Garvey movement in Cleveland, Ohio from the 1920s through the 1970s. It explores how thousands of working-class black Clevelanders joined the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), captivated by Marcus Garvey's message of race pride, black self-determination, and redeeming Africa from colonial rule. The UNIA was most prominent in Cleveland in the early 1920s, with Division 59 claiming thousands of members. Women played a visible leadership role in the Cleveland UNIA. Although the local movement declined by the 1920s, Garveyism remained an influence in Cleveland through new protest groups and a resurgence among black nationalists in the late 1960s.
A Pakistani-American civic association in Staten Island, New York experienced challenges to its work of engaging the local community after 9/11. The environment became less conducive to civil society activities as distrust of Muslim Americans increased. However, the group still engaged in some non-political events and efforts to support first responders. The experience highlights the importance of having a secure environment and democratic traditions that incorporate local cultures for civil society and Muslim political engagement to thrive.
This document provides a summary of a lecture on Gene Sharp and nonviolent resistance movements. It discusses Sharp's theory of power, which centers on the idea that rulers derive power from the consent of subjects. It then summarizes Sharp's influence on several nonviolent "colored revolutions" in Eastern Europe and elsewhere since the late 20th century that utilized strategies and methods from his writings. These movements tended to be youth-driven and aimed at replacing authoritarian regimes with democracies.
Settling the pacific northwest revised 11 16_2013_ proposal-1ldenisewillis
This document is a proposal for a documentary film titled "Settling the Pacific Northwest: A Black Experience" which will explore the impact of black migration to the Pacific Northwest region from the 1920s to present day. The film will incorporate interviews and archival footage to tell the stories of the challenges and accomplishments of African Americans who settled in the region. It will highlight issues like discrimination in the labor force, housing integration, and the roles of black communities in reshaping the social and political landscape. The goal of the documentary is to bring more awareness to overlooked histories of black contributions in the Pacific Northwest and promote diversity. It is aimed at black communities in the region, others of the African diaspora, historians, and general history
The document provides background information on The Walking Dead television show and the concept of zombies and Haitian Vodou. It summarizes the plot of the first four seasons of The Walking Dead and provides ratings data showing the strong popularity of the show. It then discusses the origins and beliefs of Haitian Vodou, including its connection to zombies. It covers the history of Haiti and influences on Vodou. The document analyzes how Vodou and zombies are portrayed in popular culture and film.
The document discusses the global issue of terrorism and its wide-ranging ramifications. It notes that terrorism has become a new form of warfare that threatens the world through weapons of mass destruction and strong connections between terrorist groups and rogue states. Terrorism negatively impacts economies through decreased investment, consumer spending, and industries like tourism. Controlling terrorism requires political will, intelligence networks, addressing root causes, and international cooperation.
The Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia from 1975-1979 sought to transform the country by forcibly evacuating cities and establishing collective farms, which resulted in the deaths of over 1 million Cambodians from execution, starvation, and disease. The genocide specifically targeted educated people, religious figures, and ethnic minorities. Journalist Dith Pran survived four years of imprisonment and abuse under the Khmer Rouge before escaping and helping to expose the genocide through his work.
The 1950s saw the rise of suburban communities and consumer culture in the US. However, people of color still faced widespread discrimination and segregation. The civil rights movement gained momentum in this decade with landmark Supreme Court cases like Brown v. Board of Education and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In the turbulent 1960s, civil rights protests intensified across the South met with violence. Events like the March on Washington and passage of civil rights legislation advanced racial equality, though tensions and unrest remained high. Other social movements also emerged seeking greater rights for groups like women, Native Americans, and the LGBT community.
McDuffie, Garveyism in Cleveland, African Identities, May 2011Erik McDuffie
This article examines the history of the Garvey movement in Cleveland, Ohio from the 1920s through the 1970s. It explores how thousands of working-class black Clevelanders joined the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), captivated by Marcus Garvey's message of race pride, black self-determination, and redeeming Africa from colonial rule. The UNIA was most prominent in Cleveland in the early 1920s, with Division 59 claiming thousands of members. Women played a visible leadership role in the Cleveland UNIA. Although the local movement declined by the 1920s, Garveyism remained an influence in Cleveland through new protest groups and a resurgence among black nationalists in the late 1960s.
The 1920s was a decade of social and cultural change in the United States. Tensions arose between traditional and modern values as the nation grappled with issues like immigration, prohibition, religious fundamentalism, and racial unrest. At the same time, the economy and popular culture thrived with new innovations in art, literature, music, technology, and entertainment. The decade saw both conflict and prosperity as American society shifted in new directions.
This document summarizes the upcoming meetings and events for the Plano Rotary Club in August 2013. It lists the guest speakers scheduled for each weekly meeting, including Jim Lites on August 1st to discuss growing a paying fan base for the Dallas Stars, and Brian Cuban on August 29th to discuss turning low moments into successes. It also notes the club's kayak fishing trip on August 24th to benefit wounded veterans. In addition, it provides the club's board of directors and upcoming awards, including Camille Ussery receiving the Athena Award for 2012.
Globalization can weaken ethnic identities and spread ethnic conflicts between areas. The end of the Cold War also increased attention on ethnic conflicts that had previously been contained by the superpowers. There are many potential causes of ethnic conflict, including ancient hatreds, political issues, competition for resources, weak institutions, and proliferation of weapons. Ethnic conflicts have huge costs, including thousands of deaths, millions of refugees, economic damage, hindering democratization, and environmental destruction. Major ethnic conflicts have occurred in Africa, such as in Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, and Liberia, and in Asia, such as in India, Sri Lanka, China, and Tibet. Potential resolutions include meeting ethnic group needs through economic development, power-
Women played a crucial but overlooked role in the Civil Rights Movement. Historians have tended to focus on prominent male leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. while neglecting the contributions of women. However, women formed the backbone of the movement, organizing key protests and providing leadership. Figures like Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, Diane Nash, and Pauli Murray all made significant contributions, though they often faced resistance from patriarchal and gender-conservative elements within the movement. New interpretations are bringing greater attention to the vital role played by women in shaping the Civil Rights Movement.
This document outlines how British television, particularly documentary and current affairs programs, portrays religiously motivated activism and politics. It discusses how this coverage contributes to a sense of "moral panic" about the role of certain faiths, especially Islam and Christianity, in public life. The document analyzes examples from programs to show how religious groups are othered and portrayed as threats through their depiction as abnormal, politically dangerous, and exploitative of vulnerable groups. It concludes that these representations align certain types of religious politicization with fundamentalism in a way that creates new moral panics.
Portrayals of religious activism and politicisation on British televisionrad6380
This document outlines a study on the portrayal of religious activism and politicization in British television. It discusses how such portrayals contribute to a sense of "moral panic" about the role of certain faiths in public life, especially Islam and Christianity. It analyzes how programs use terminology, imagery, and narratives to present religiously-motivated groups as a threat to mainstream British values through their influence on issues like abortion, LGBTQ rights, and women's rights. The document considers how these portrayals frame such groups as abnormal and otherize them from mainstream British identity and culture.
The document summarizes the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America's (IAVA's) first Commander-in-Chief Forum, which featured interviews with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump focused on issues important to veterans. The forum was highly successful, reaching an audience of nearly 15 million viewers. It provided an opportunity for the candidates to address critical veterans issues. IAVA aims to build on this success by establishing similar forums as an ongoing conversation about veterans issues in presidential and other elections.
This chapter discusses the increasing diversity in the US population and the need for intercultural communication. It notes that technological changes have made the world smaller and increased interactions between diverse groups. However, without effective communication, differences can lead to conflict as seen in ethnic conflicts around the world. The chapter then outlines several benefits of intercultural communication, including healthier communities, increased commerce, reduced conflict, and personal growth. It also discusses the growing racial and ethnic diversity in the US according to census data, with the Hispanic population increasing most significantly. The chapter emphasizes that competence in intercultural communication is necessary to manage diversity and global interactions.
The document discusses the evolution of the US civil rights movement from the 1950s to the 1960s, from a focus on non-violent protest to the rise of more militant tactics. In the 1950s, civil rights activists employed non-violent strategies like boycotts, sit-ins, and legal challenges. However, as violence from white supremacists increased, some activists began advocating for self-defense and black empowerment. Events like the lynching of Mack Charles Parker in 1959 contributed to the growing black power movement of the 1960s led by figures like Robert F. Williams and Huey Newton who embraced more confrontational approaches.
North America includes Canada, the United States, Mexico, Greenland, and the Caribbean islands. While Canada and the US share a colonial past and were both colonized by European powers, they have distinct histories of independence movements - the US had a revolution to gain independence from Britain, while Canada separated peacefully. Mexico also had a bloody revolution to gain independence, first from Spain and then from France. Native peoples inhabited North America before European colonization, and issues around indigenous rights continue to be important in countries like Canada.
National endowment for the arts a history 1965 2008sugeladi
This document provides an introduction and overview of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). It explains that the NEA was established in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson and Congress not to address an economic problem, but to nurture American creativity and spread artistic prosperity. This differs from earlier federal arts programs under the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression, which aimed to employ unemployed artists. The introduction outlines the unique origins and mission of the NEA compared to previous federal arts initiatives.
Este documento presenta una prueba de rastreo de clientes con TestCustomerTracking que prueba una aplicación de base de datos Java para realizar consultas. La prueba crea clientes y discos en la base de datos y registra intereses de clientes y una compra para probar las consultas, como encontrar clientes interesados en un tipo particular de disco. La prueba confirma que el sistema puede distinguir entre compras e intereses de clientes e instanciar objetos correctamente.
The study explores major factors that contribute to hospital readmissions via various analysis algorithms, including decision tree, neutral network and Bayesian network.
Regine A. Macaraig is seeking a responsible and challenging position in a growth-oriented institution. She has a Master's degree in English from National Teacher's College in Tanauan City, Batangas and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities. She has 2 years of teaching experience at Tanauan North Central School and Sto. Tomas Batangas as a teacher of all subjects. Her career profile notes excellent communication skills, passion for learning, and ability to plan and organize. She provides 3 character references from educators familiar with her work.
El documento presenta el proyecto de Prácticas del Lenguaje para 4o año de la escuela secundaria. El proyecto busca promover la reflexión sobre la literatura, los medios y la ciudadanía digital a través de actividades grupales que incluyen la lectura, producción de resúmenes hipertextuales y la creación de radioteatros utilizando el software Audacity.
Flickr es un servicio web para compartir fotos. Sus funcionalidades principales incluyen etiquetar fotos, buscar por etiquetas o fecha, y una API que permite crear aplicaciones vinculadas. Ofrece cuentas gratuitas con límites de almacenamiento y cuentas "pro" sin límites. Ambas permiten publicar fotos pero solo las cuentas "pro" muestran imágenes en alta resolución y permiten subir videos en HD.
Flickr is an image and video hosting website that allows users to share their photos and videos with others. Users can upload images and videos to albums, edit photos, and connect their Flickr account to other social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. Flickr uses technologies like MySQL, Apache, PHP, and AJAX to store and manage user photos and videos across its servers. It provides services for uploading, editing, and sharing photos and videos as well as features like search, multiple account access, integration with other apps and websites, and community sharing through groups.
This document discusses an organization's integrated marketing communications plan. It identifies the organization's strengths as its strong brand equity, status as a publisher of comics, and film production cost advantages. The plan leverages the organization's brand and comic characters through advertisements across television, print, outdoor, and digital media. It aims to sustain growth by segmenting customers and capitalizing on opportunities while maintaining strengths against competitors.
This document discusses different types of letters used in personal, professional, and business correspondence. It outlines the formats and purposes of informal letters between friends and family, formal letters to officials or authorities, and business letters between companies and customers. Informal letters are more casual in tone while formal and business letters follow specific formats. The document provides examples of letter components like salutations, bodies, closings, and enclosures for each letter type.
This document discusses how to report what someone said in indirect speech by making some grammatical changes compared to direct speech. Tenses typically change by one back (e.g. present to past), pronouns may change, and expressions of time and place are adjusted if reported in a different context. Common reporting verbs like said, told, and asked are explained along with alternatives to avoid repetition.
The 1920s was a decade of social and cultural change in the United States. Tensions arose between traditional and modern values as the nation grappled with issues like immigration, prohibition, religious fundamentalism, and racial unrest. At the same time, the economy and popular culture thrived with new innovations in art, literature, music, technology, and entertainment. The decade saw both conflict and prosperity as American society shifted in new directions.
This document summarizes the upcoming meetings and events for the Plano Rotary Club in August 2013. It lists the guest speakers scheduled for each weekly meeting, including Jim Lites on August 1st to discuss growing a paying fan base for the Dallas Stars, and Brian Cuban on August 29th to discuss turning low moments into successes. It also notes the club's kayak fishing trip on August 24th to benefit wounded veterans. In addition, it provides the club's board of directors and upcoming awards, including Camille Ussery receiving the Athena Award for 2012.
Globalization can weaken ethnic identities and spread ethnic conflicts between areas. The end of the Cold War also increased attention on ethnic conflicts that had previously been contained by the superpowers. There are many potential causes of ethnic conflict, including ancient hatreds, political issues, competition for resources, weak institutions, and proliferation of weapons. Ethnic conflicts have huge costs, including thousands of deaths, millions of refugees, economic damage, hindering democratization, and environmental destruction. Major ethnic conflicts have occurred in Africa, such as in Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, and Liberia, and in Asia, such as in India, Sri Lanka, China, and Tibet. Potential resolutions include meeting ethnic group needs through economic development, power-
Women played a crucial but overlooked role in the Civil Rights Movement. Historians have tended to focus on prominent male leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. while neglecting the contributions of women. However, women formed the backbone of the movement, organizing key protests and providing leadership. Figures like Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, Diane Nash, and Pauli Murray all made significant contributions, though they often faced resistance from patriarchal and gender-conservative elements within the movement. New interpretations are bringing greater attention to the vital role played by women in shaping the Civil Rights Movement.
This document outlines how British television, particularly documentary and current affairs programs, portrays religiously motivated activism and politics. It discusses how this coverage contributes to a sense of "moral panic" about the role of certain faiths, especially Islam and Christianity, in public life. The document analyzes examples from programs to show how religious groups are othered and portrayed as threats through their depiction as abnormal, politically dangerous, and exploitative of vulnerable groups. It concludes that these representations align certain types of religious politicization with fundamentalism in a way that creates new moral panics.
Portrayals of religious activism and politicisation on British televisionrad6380
This document outlines a study on the portrayal of religious activism and politicization in British television. It discusses how such portrayals contribute to a sense of "moral panic" about the role of certain faiths in public life, especially Islam and Christianity. It analyzes how programs use terminology, imagery, and narratives to present religiously-motivated groups as a threat to mainstream British values through their influence on issues like abortion, LGBTQ rights, and women's rights. The document considers how these portrayals frame such groups as abnormal and otherize them from mainstream British identity and culture.
The document summarizes the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America's (IAVA's) first Commander-in-Chief Forum, which featured interviews with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump focused on issues important to veterans. The forum was highly successful, reaching an audience of nearly 15 million viewers. It provided an opportunity for the candidates to address critical veterans issues. IAVA aims to build on this success by establishing similar forums as an ongoing conversation about veterans issues in presidential and other elections.
This chapter discusses the increasing diversity in the US population and the need for intercultural communication. It notes that technological changes have made the world smaller and increased interactions between diverse groups. However, without effective communication, differences can lead to conflict as seen in ethnic conflicts around the world. The chapter then outlines several benefits of intercultural communication, including healthier communities, increased commerce, reduced conflict, and personal growth. It also discusses the growing racial and ethnic diversity in the US according to census data, with the Hispanic population increasing most significantly. The chapter emphasizes that competence in intercultural communication is necessary to manage diversity and global interactions.
The document discusses the evolution of the US civil rights movement from the 1950s to the 1960s, from a focus on non-violent protest to the rise of more militant tactics. In the 1950s, civil rights activists employed non-violent strategies like boycotts, sit-ins, and legal challenges. However, as violence from white supremacists increased, some activists began advocating for self-defense and black empowerment. Events like the lynching of Mack Charles Parker in 1959 contributed to the growing black power movement of the 1960s led by figures like Robert F. Williams and Huey Newton who embraced more confrontational approaches.
North America includes Canada, the United States, Mexico, Greenland, and the Caribbean islands. While Canada and the US share a colonial past and were both colonized by European powers, they have distinct histories of independence movements - the US had a revolution to gain independence from Britain, while Canada separated peacefully. Mexico also had a bloody revolution to gain independence, first from Spain and then from France. Native peoples inhabited North America before European colonization, and issues around indigenous rights continue to be important in countries like Canada.
National endowment for the arts a history 1965 2008sugeladi
This document provides an introduction and overview of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). It explains that the NEA was established in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson and Congress not to address an economic problem, but to nurture American creativity and spread artistic prosperity. This differs from earlier federal arts programs under the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression, which aimed to employ unemployed artists. The introduction outlines the unique origins and mission of the NEA compared to previous federal arts initiatives.
Este documento presenta una prueba de rastreo de clientes con TestCustomerTracking que prueba una aplicación de base de datos Java para realizar consultas. La prueba crea clientes y discos en la base de datos y registra intereses de clientes y una compra para probar las consultas, como encontrar clientes interesados en un tipo particular de disco. La prueba confirma que el sistema puede distinguir entre compras e intereses de clientes e instanciar objetos correctamente.
The study explores major factors that contribute to hospital readmissions via various analysis algorithms, including decision tree, neutral network and Bayesian network.
Regine A. Macaraig is seeking a responsible and challenging position in a growth-oriented institution. She has a Master's degree in English from National Teacher's College in Tanauan City, Batangas and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities. She has 2 years of teaching experience at Tanauan North Central School and Sto. Tomas Batangas as a teacher of all subjects. Her career profile notes excellent communication skills, passion for learning, and ability to plan and organize. She provides 3 character references from educators familiar with her work.
El documento presenta el proyecto de Prácticas del Lenguaje para 4o año de la escuela secundaria. El proyecto busca promover la reflexión sobre la literatura, los medios y la ciudadanía digital a través de actividades grupales que incluyen la lectura, producción de resúmenes hipertextuales y la creación de radioteatros utilizando el software Audacity.
Flickr es un servicio web para compartir fotos. Sus funcionalidades principales incluyen etiquetar fotos, buscar por etiquetas o fecha, y una API que permite crear aplicaciones vinculadas. Ofrece cuentas gratuitas con límites de almacenamiento y cuentas "pro" sin límites. Ambas permiten publicar fotos pero solo las cuentas "pro" muestran imágenes en alta resolución y permiten subir videos en HD.
Flickr is an image and video hosting website that allows users to share their photos and videos with others. Users can upload images and videos to albums, edit photos, and connect their Flickr account to other social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. Flickr uses technologies like MySQL, Apache, PHP, and AJAX to store and manage user photos and videos across its servers. It provides services for uploading, editing, and sharing photos and videos as well as features like search, multiple account access, integration with other apps and websites, and community sharing through groups.
This document discusses an organization's integrated marketing communications plan. It identifies the organization's strengths as its strong brand equity, status as a publisher of comics, and film production cost advantages. The plan leverages the organization's brand and comic characters through advertisements across television, print, outdoor, and digital media. It aims to sustain growth by segmenting customers and capitalizing on opportunities while maintaining strengths against competitors.
This document discusses different types of letters used in personal, professional, and business correspondence. It outlines the formats and purposes of informal letters between friends and family, formal letters to officials or authorities, and business letters between companies and customers. Informal letters are more casual in tone while formal and business letters follow specific formats. The document provides examples of letter components like salutations, bodies, closings, and enclosures for each letter type.
This document discusses how to report what someone said in indirect speech by making some grammatical changes compared to direct speech. Tenses typically change by one back (e.g. present to past), pronouns may change, and expressions of time and place are adjusted if reported in a different context. Common reporting verbs like said, told, and asked are explained along with alternatives to avoid repetition.
The document discusses NP-complete problems and polynomial-time reductions between them. It analyzes permutation problems like Hamiltonian path/cycle and vertex coloring. It also covers subset problems like vertex cover, independent set, and satisfiability. The document proposes algorithms that use a decision box to solve these problems in polynomial time, even though directly finding optimal solutions is NP-complete. It shows how problems can be reduced to each other via the decision box approach.
This document provides an overview of the shift in strategies and involvement of religious organizations in Omaha from the 1950s through the late 20th century. It discusses how congregations and leaders became more vocal and active on social issues in the 1960s by creating over 100 new programs to address community needs. It highlights several new community relations offices formed by religious denominations during this time to identify and respond to local issues, and describes some of the racial justice and human services programs they sponsored.
Slide 5 WestCal Political Science 5 Western Political Thought 2016WestCal Academy
Political Science 5 - Western Political Thought provides an overall perspective of major political movements of history from the rising of Egyptian, Greek and Roman Empires to Fascism and Communism as seen by great political thinkers from Plato, Aristotle, and St. Augustine, Machiavelli, Marx, and Lenin. Students will analyze the most important ideas and theories that have been developed from the time of the ancient Greeks to the present day. Students will learn that the American Founding Fathers designed a viable representative government by first dedicating themselves to careful study of the political philosophy of Europeans, with particular attention given to British political thinkers from the 16th and 17th century. The founding fathers focused primarily on the natural rights of man, which in turn varied according to the individual philosopher studied. Over the course of their study, the founding fathers openly discussed their opinions with one another so as to properly bring forth differing views in order to prudently construct a government that would protect individual liberty, as well as determine what was required of government to protect civil liberties. The class is taught from the perspective of industry professionals with knowledge of how classical and modern political continues to influence American government. Students will learn of multiple career options relating to the field of political science.
This document provides an overview of major events and policies related to civil rights and liberalism during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations from 1960-1968. It discusses the 1960 presidential election, Kennedy's domestic agenda, his assassination in 1963. It then covers LBJ's legislative accomplishments as president, the 1964 election, and Great Society programs to fight poverty. The document also outlines the expanding civil rights movement, key civil rights legislation, and the rise of more radical groups like the Black Panthers. It concludes with discussions of foreign policy shifts and the assassinations of MLK and RFK in 1968.
0614 the black church and the transformation of societyPatrick Duggan
This document provides biographical information on Rev. Dr. Patrick G. Duggan including his education, ecclesial experience, professional experience, and volunteer experience. It lists his BA from Harvard University in 1980, MDiv from New York Theological Seminary in 1993, and Dmin from New York Theological Seminary in 2013. It also outlines his various leadership roles in churches, non-profits, and government.
The document summarizes the climax and demise of the 1960s counterculture movement in the United States. It states that the years 1970-1973 saw the peak and decline of the movement, as the decade began with optimism but many goals were not achieved by the early 1970s due to ongoing crises like the Vietnam War and Watergate scandal. As a result, many young people became disillusioned with the movement and turned away from it. Despite its demise, the movement had a lasting impact by helping bring about changes like the legalization of abortion and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as creating a more tolerant society.
The 1960s was a turbulent decade marked by social change and upheaval. John F. Kennedy campaigned on a platform of reform but was assassinated in 1963. Lyndon Johnson continued Kennedy's agenda through programs like the Great Society, but the escalating Vietnam War and urban riots undermined his presidency. The civil rights movement made progress through nonviolent protest and new laws, but was met with resistance and violence. Growing anti-war sentiment and unrest in 1968 led to assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy and riots at the Democratic National Convention, contributing to Richard Nixon's election on a message of restoring order.
The document summarizes key events and trends from 1970-1973 that marked the climax and demise of the 1960s counterculture movement in the United States. It began with high hopes for social change but faced many crises by the early 1970s, including the ongoing Vietnam War. Events like the Kent State shootings, Pentagon Papers, Watergate scandal, and 1973 oil crisis eroded trust in the government and institutions. As a result, many young people became disillusioned with the movement and it began to decline, though its legacy of greater social tolerance and activism continued. Other trends of the 1970s like economic struggles, rise of the religious right, and focus on individualism reflected a turn away from the collectivist spirit of
A presentation of The John Birch Society prepared by Dan Sexson, a regional field director of Society, based in the St. Louis area.
Dan's presentation is based on two earlier presentations used by the Birch Society field staff known as "The heartbeat of the Americanist cause" and "The Gateway Presentation".
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Globalization has influenced religion in several ways. It has allowed the spread of religions across borders through increased movement of people, trade, and cultural exchange. Major religions like Buddhism first spread globally through trade routes like the Silk Road. Pilgrimages and tourism have also contributed to the globalization of religions. The Crusades illustrated how Christianity drove early globalization efforts. However, critics argue that globalization can lead to cultural homogenization and a loss of diversity as local traditions are erased. It has also contributed to both religious secularization and religious conservatism in different societies. Managing religious diversity and reducing conflicts remains an ongoing challenge of globalization.
The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in Detroit will host a Holocaust program on August 24th featuring a special viewing of an exhibit on Poles who saved Jews during the Holocaust followed by a panel discussion with three Holocaust experts. The program aims to detail how people of Poland risked their lives to rescue Jewish neighbors from hatred and death. It is a partnership with the Polish Mission of Orchard Lake Schools and the POLIN Museum in Warsaw. The event is free and open to the public with donations accepted.
The document summarizes key events and developments in the civil rights movement in the United States during the 1960s. It discusses the expansion of protests and key figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and events like the March on Washington. It also covers the passage of major civil rights legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. However, by the late 1960s, the movement was becoming more divided as urban violence increased and the philosophy of Black Power emerged, advocating a more independent approach than the traditional cooperation with whites.
Social policy in the United States has been shaped by historical trends and continues to impact present issues. Key movements discussed include the Child Saving Movement, Settlement House Movement, New Deal programs, Civil Rights Movement, War on Poverty, and Women's Movement. These aimed to address issues like poverty, racism, gender inequality, and rights of marginalized groups. However, unfinished business remains regarding voting rights, economic opportunity, and other social justice issues.
This document summarizes key events and movements in the 1960s that challenged traditional authority in the US, including:
1) The rise of the New Left and counterculture youth movements protesting the Vietnam War and demanding civil rights and free speech.
2) Minority groups like Native Americans, Latinos, and gays mobilizing for equal rights and self-determination through organizations like the American Indian Movement and United Farm Workers.
3) The emergence of second-wave feminism in response to works like The Feminine Mystique, and its fight for women's political and reproductive rights.
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Introduction
In this paper complete all the required activities and answer the reflection questions. This assignment will help extend your understanding of the unit topics and concepts to applications in everyday life. Please respond to all of the questions in paragraph form with the question numbers labeled. You should incorporate concepts from the readings into your answers and cite the readings as needed. The paper should be 2-3 pages and submitted via Canvas by Sunday 11:59 pm CT.
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Question 1
Watch the clip linked below that describes race as a social constructed category. Why is a color-blind approach to racial inequality not effective? Describe examples of how racial inequality is reproduced by social institutions. Why Color Blindness Will NOT End Racism | Decoded | MTV News (Links to an external site.)
Question 2
The racial gap in wealth is a good example of intersectionality in social problems.
· Explain how homeownership and neighborhood segregation is an example of the connection between wealth and racial inequalities.
· How have policies and histories impacted the current racial gap in wealth?
· To inform your response watch the following film clip, research the history and current state of segregation and home value in your city (or nearest major city), and examine the graph below.
Video Clip:
Race the House we Live In (Links to an external site.)
Reasearch:
The Washington Post: America is more diverse than ever- but still segregated (Links to an external site.)
Reading Journals (10% or 100 points total / 8) Each week for weeks 2-9, you will complete and submit a reading journal that summarizes the main points from the week’s reading and discusses ideas you developed based on the readings. The length and style are at your discretion. I cannot imagine that you would be able to adequately summarize and reflect on the week’s readings in less than two pages, but you might. It will be most helpful to you if you complete these weekly.
There are three grade possibilities for these assignments:
12.5 = You submitted something and it met expectations by engaging all the readings;
9 = You submitted something and it did not meet expectations;
0 = You did not submit anything. This is almost a simple “check” assignment.
The “9” grade is for those submissions that show you have not done (all) the reading or not done it thoroughly.
These assignments are mainly for you to a) keep you on track and b) give you a record of your ideas about the readings.
Length: 2+ pages Style: Informal, Formal, Academic, Whatever Works For You Citation: Mention the authors, use quotations marks, and, if it’s helpful for you, refer to pages.
The Problem of Biculturalism: Japanese American Identity and Festival before World War
II
Author(s): Lon Kurashige
Source: The Journal of American History, Vol. 86, No. 4 (Mar., 2000), pp. 1632-1654
Published by: Oxford University Press on behalf of Organization of American Historians
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This document provides information about an exhibition titled "Lost Lawndale" that was held from September 20 to November 18, 2006 at the Chicago Architecture Foundation. It thanks various partners and sponsors who were instrumental in developing the exhibition. The exhibition explored the history and themes of North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago, including its movements, parks/gardens, industry, institutions, transportation, people, housing, religion, and entertainment. It investigated North Lawndale's past and present through these 10 themes. The exhibition also included architectural proposals for North Lawndale's future from a student design competition.
The document summarizes key social, political, and economic events in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. It discusses the youth counterculture movement, rise of civil rights and identity politics movements, environmentalism, foreign policy under Nixon including Vietnamization and diplomacy with China/USSR, economic "stagflation", and the Watergate scandal culminating in Nixon's resignation in 1974. The document provides context and outlines important developments across a range of topics during this transformative period in modern American history.
The document provides an overview of topics covered in a lecture on Western political thought, including media propaganda, the Indian perspective of Chief Joseph, the Homestead and Transcontinental Railroad Acts, the Dawes Act, Frederick Jackson Turner's frontier thesis, Andrew Carnegie's views on wealth, and Upton Sinclair's book "The Jungle." It also discusses variables that influence interest groups, political action committees, the relationship between religion and policy, and how issues are marketed to society.
Public Protestantism dominated American culture for many years, establishing norms and values that shaped society. It promoted concepts like religious liberty, democratic equality, and moralism. While its influence has declined, remnants remain in civil religion and cultural religion. Civil religion uses national symbols and traditions to inspire patriotism. Cultural religion incorporates popular aspects of American life into a quasi-religious experience, including rituals, stories, and codes of conduct centered around sports, technology, psychology, and nature. Overall, Albanese argues that while organized religions may wax and wane, cultural religion ensures America always has a communal sense of meaning and identity.
The 1970s saw the continuation of social movements from the 1960s fighting for equality for women, gays and lesbians, African Americans and other marginalized groups. However, the decade also saw the rise of political conservatism in response. The Watergate scandal eroded trust in the federal government after the Nixon administration's cover up of the 1972 break in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters was revealed. Culturally, the decade saw the rise of blockbuster films, popular television shows that addressed social issues, and the growth of disco and stadium rock music. Emerging technologies like home computers and digital storage were introduced.
Religion, the mass media and higher educationNoel Hogan
The document discusses the role of religion in American politics and society over the past 50 years. It notes that while church and state are separated officially, religion plays a large part in political life and was a source of unity and division. It also examines the rise and influence of the conservative "Moral Majority" movement in the 1980 election and their opposition to issues like abortion, homosexuality, and the teaching of evolution in schools. The document then discusses the impact of various social and technological changes like television, newspapers, movies, and higher education on American politics and society since World War 2.
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1. A Pakistani-American
Civic Association
and its
Experience of 9/11
Diasporic Diplomacy in a Time of
International Tension
Sept 2004:
Congressman Vito Fossella (NY) and Pak Foreign Office Spokesman Jalil Abbas Jalani
2. Thesis
• A robust Muslim civil society can be established, however the following must be
considered:
I. Democratic institutions must take into account local traditions.
II. Civil society requires a secure environment in which to flourish.
The environment changed after 9/11 resulting in an environment which was
not conducive to the flourishing of a Muslim American civil society.
III. These elements lead to larger questions about whether in
Middle East countries, Islam and the development of democracy are
compatible with one another.
IV. Provides some preliminary thinking based on the experience
of Pakistani-Americans in Staten Island, New York
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3. I. Importance of Culture
“Culture provides a repertoire or ‘tool-kit’
of symbols, stories, rituals and world views,
which people use in varying configurations
to solve different kinds of problems”
Ann Swidler, “Culture in Action: Symbols and Strategies”
American Sociological Review, 1986
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4. Civil Society
• Consists of a base of traditions upon
which democratic forms are based.
• A civil society may be defined as a
society in which groups aggregate the
views and activities of individuals,
and which act to defend and promote
the interests of their respective
constituencies.
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5. Staten Island, NY “An Ethnic Smorgasbord”
• Population up 17% 443,728
• White Population decreased from 85% to 78%
• Black and African American population rose 2% to 10%
– 42,914
• Two major new Immigrant Groups:
– Asians up 48% to 25,071
– Hispanics up 77% to 53,550
• Census 2000 figures might be under reported
• Asian ethnicity sometimes reported in Other categories
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7. • Collective society rather
than emphasizing
individualism
• Large social functions
• Strong commitment to
hospitality, your guest
is a gift to you
• Honor concept similar to
that in Far Eastern
cultures
Mother and Daughter
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8. Examples of Democracy within Cultural
Context
• Community Board appointments –
– The late Rosalie Flanagan, CB Director
– Borough President vs. City Councilman
appointments
• Local Political Party
– Executive Committee ‘slate’ followed by
unanimous vote by County Committee (~250)
– Pak-American Civic Organization ~ Executive
committee consensus vote
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9. No Single Type of
Pakistani Organization
• Pak Cultural Association – Executive Committee by
invitation, Doctors, Dentists, Business Owners
• Local Mosque – Governing body by invitation only
• Pak-American Civic Association
– Decision to open Executive Committee to entire Pak
community a la Ali Bhutto (’70s Pak Peoples Party)
• The Pakistani American Congress
– Constitution changed to hold elections for Executive
Committee, privacy in voting, election tallies published
– Positions previously decided by consensus
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10. Pak American Civic Association ~ Pre 9/11
• Cultural-Political functions - 1000+ attendees
• 3 Members in Local Political Party (LPP) Executive
Committee
• 2 members in LPP State Committee
• Newly organized Political Club under umbrella of LPP
initiated by members
• Involvement in all aspects of local politics: fund-raising,
signatures, literature drops, phone calls, temp jobs in
Board of Elections, Election Day watchers, etc.
• All their major functions attended by City, State and
Federal Politicians and Political Party representatives
• Community Service Award by LPP, Gov Pataki
• Women’s Club VP ~ Child Advocates
• NYS Chair Women’s Health Committee
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11. Cultural Shows served as a medium to bring together large
Pakistani groups and the Political Community
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12. In attendance: Community Board District Manager (NYC Govt),
LPP County Chairwoman (Political entity),
District Attorney candidate (Law), Newspaper Reporter (Media)
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15. Pakistani Political Functions
• PM Muhammad
Nawaz Sharif
• Former PM Benazir
Bhutto, PPP
• Pres. Of the Islamic
Republic of Pakistan
General Pervez
Musharraf
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16. Benazir and LPP Chairperson
The Civic Organization
was not restricted in
meeting with leaders
of various political
parties and some
members attended a
function hosted for
ex-PM Benazir Bhutto
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18. Post 9/11
• The organization dropped its plans to run
a candidate for City Council or State
Assembly
• Large Cultural-Political Functions were
discontinued at my request
• Candle-light procession for firemen was
discouraged by local police department
• Food prepared for WTC site workers
• Two positions lost –LPP Exec Committee
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19. Initial Efforts
“The association coordinates social
events to unify the Island Pakistani
community and raise political awareness”
Staten island Advance October 28, 2001 19
23. Newspaper Circulation NYC Media Solutions, SRDS Newspaper
Advertising Source, March 2005, Vol. 87 #3
Total NDM Outside
Daily News M-F 715,052 676,521 38,531
Sat 545,216 508,441 36,775
Sun 786,952 738,362 48,590
NY Times M-F 1,133,763
Sat 1,045,347
Sun 1,677,003
NY Post Morn 686,207
Sat 481,860
Sun 455,511
SI Advance 23
M-Sat 65,607 Sun 81,830
24. Newspaper Searches
• “Frequency of terms ‘islami* and terror*’ increased by quantitative
count after 9/11 and are not yet back down to pre-9/11 figures in all
three NYC newspapers with largest circulations: NY Times, NY
Post, Daily News: March 1999 to March 2005 via computer search
• Words may have been replaced by: insurgents, other terms
• Front headlines for Sunday SI Advance had 52% penetration in
2004 in SI households: .02% national or international news
pre-9/11, .06% after 9/11: March 1999 through March 2005
• Numerous extra headlines re terrorism included in SI Advance in
new section located between Front page and World News page.
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25. Perpetuators called:
Pre-9/11: Post 9/11:
Extremist Muslim rebels Militants
Rebels Suicide bombers (4)
Separatist groups Islamic militants (2)
Guerrillas Militant group
Hijackers Terrorist cells
Insurgents Militant Muslim group
Militia Network headed by OBL (3)
Militant gunman guerillas
Militants gunmen (4)
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26. Number of Times “Islam__ and Terror_”
Appeared in the Same Article
1200
1000
800
NY Post
600
Daily News
400 NY Times
200
0
1999 2001~ 9/10 2002 2004
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27. Activities of other organizations
• Yearly picnic continued each summer
• Non-political
• New organization:
The Council of Pakistan, in Brooklyn to help
Pak women learn English (NY-1 News Channel
Report) reported thousands of Pakistanis leaving the
Coney Island Avenue area in Brooklyn.
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28. “You're right at the epicenter of a
tremendous (and largely awful) storm.
I do see parallels now with the treatment
of the Japanese, perhaps more with the
less harsh treatment of Germans during
WWI.”
Stephen P. Cohen, Senior Analyst, Brookings Institute, 3/13/05
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29. Conclusions
• …Hardly an environment for a flourishing
Muslim-American civil society..
• However, it wasn’t as bad as it could have
been, I believe based on the support of
President George W. Bush, and on down
through the State and City levels of
government.
• Potential Implications for the
Development of Democracy
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30. 8 Lessons Learned in the
Promotion of Democracy Around
the World
• There are many models of democracy.
• Elections do not make a democracy
• Democracy takes time.
• Democracy rests on an informed and educated populace
• Independent and responsible media are essential.
• Women are vital to democracy
• Political and economic reforms are mutually reinforcing.
• Although it can be encouraged from outside, democracy is best built
with people from within.
• Richard N. Haass, director of the Policy Planning Staff, US Department of
State, “Toward Greater Democracy in the Muslim World”, The Washington
Quarterly, Center for Strategic and International Studies and the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 26:3, pp 140.
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31. New Initiatives
• American Muslim Group on Policy Planning , Saban Center,
Brookings Institution December 2004
• To provide perspective, integration, efforts at diplomacy, educational
outreach, and television targeting to convey a positive message to
Muslim populations.
• In addition, several participants recognized that civil liberties issues
were hindering American Muslims, and the discussion ‘exhibited
the challenges of inclusiveness and exclusiveness that have
characterized Muslim-American issues since 9/11.’
“Bridging the Divide? The Role of the American Muslim Community in US Relations with
the Wider Islamic World”, December 13, 2004
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32. • Adam Ereli, Deputy Spokesperson of the US
State Department outlined goals and
approaches of the US government and ways in
which American Muslims could work with the US
government in promoting democracy, stability
and prosperity.
• To counter the forces of extremism and to build
trust, the US State Department would like to
provide a ‘compelling, alternative vision of
opportunity, participation, and change to the
Muslim community.
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33. American Muslim Group on Policy
Planning
• Farid Senzai,
The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding
• Currently being developed in terms of structure, and its funding
mission.
• I urged them to start a website, take interviews with newspapers for
publicity purposes and look towards the general Muslim-American
community to fund their initiative. The Web-site is also a way to
request applications for scholars willing to participate in their
endeavor.
Farid Senzai, telephone conversation, March 11, 2005
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