This day marks the 35th anniversary of perhaps the darkest day in modern Chinese history, the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Although hard to imagine now, there was a time when China seemed on the verge of becoming a democratic state. Unfortunately, those fears were quashed in the ensuing bloodshed. The Fight for Democracy The Tiananmen Square… Read More »Death of Chinese Democracy: The Tiananmen Square Massacre
When we think of samurai, we often think of Japanese warriors in ornate armor, but the tale of Yasuke, the African samurai warrior, is a remarkable exception. While most of these warriors are Japanese as this is where the term comes from, there are a few exceptional cases where the notoriously insular Japanese shogunates bestow… Read More »Yasuke | The Real Legacy of a Heroic Samurai Warrior
Mid-19th century America was marked by intense conflict and division. Even before the bloody American Civil War, the country was already rife with division that set the stage for the war. One of the most prominent events leading up to this great national schism was “Bleeding Kansas,” a series of violent confrontations in the newly… Read More »Bleeding Kansas History of Proslavery & Antislavery
The simple act of writing a journal entry is a powerful tool for self-reflection, creativity, and personal growth. Many people have taken this hobby as a way to de-stress and let out their thoughts. In this fast-paced world, taking a few moments to jot down your thoughts can be a huge help. But while exciting,… Read More »Journal Entry – 6 Simple Tips to Boost Creativity
On this day, in 1959, playwright and author Lorraine Hansberry produced her famous work, “A Raisin in the Sun”. This would become the first play produced on Broadway by an African-American woman. This work would follow the Younger family as they try to escape poverty after receiving a $10,000 insurance check. This play would become… Read More »A Raisin in The Sun – Summary, Analysis, and Themes by Lorraine
When writing letters and papers, especially critique papers, not all of them will be positive. There will be times when you’re expected to be critical of what you say and challenge what other people say. However, there is a difference from being critical and being mean and you must be able to differentiate to get… Read More »How to Write an Impressive Critique Paper
On this day, the Jewish Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was crushed by the Nazi regime. This was a resistance movement organized by the Jews of Warsaw in a desperate attempt to stop the Nazis from exterminating the Jewish inhabitants of the city. Despite being badly outnumbered and having only a handful of weapons,… Read More »Jewish Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto: A Battle for Survival
On this day in 1948, Israel officially declared statehood, marking the creation of Israel as an official Jewish state within the Middle East. This move was met with controversy globally back then and remains a contentious issue today. This is due to many countries still not recognizing Israel’s legitimacy today and its use of statehood… Read More »The Creation of Israel History
When it comes to writing letters and documents, people typically think you’re only supposed to analyze and understand the topic. But sometimes, papers aren’t about what you know and more about what you feel. These are reflection papers and talk about how a topic or experience touches you in a personal way. There are many… Read More »How to Write A Reflection Paper
On this day 32 years ago, Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa, becoming the first black ruler of the country since its colonization centuries ago. This was more than just a token move though and was seen as the official end to apartheid, a racist and repressive policy that had marginalized the majority… Read More »A Long Walk Freedom of Nelson Mandela and the End of Apartheid
