Last Thursday, October 18, we continued watching the film. I still haven't posted the essay questions. I'll give you a hardcopy tomorrow.
We reviewed the essay questions for the midterm Monday, October 22. The freewrite is to be posted here, along with a summary of the Ernest Hardy article on Tupac. There are extra copies of the essay outside my office in a folder. I have also placed copies of the English 1A midterm questions.
We reviewed the essay questions for the midterm Monday, October 22. The freewrite is to be posted here, along with a summary of the Ernest Hardy article on Tupac. There are extra copies of the essay outside my office in a folder. I have also placed copies of the English 1A midterm questions.
posted by Professor Wanda's Posse at 10:51 AM
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Latrice Collins Lampkins
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
10/22/07
Ernest Handy’s article about Tupac Shakir was written shortly after Tupacs Death. He summarized his life and death in an article that most likely was printed in the LA Weekly’s obituary section. Handy believed that Tupac was an average rapper that rose to stardom based on his ability to speak on thing that young black males identified with. Although Tupac had experienced many difficulties in life he felt that his “Thug Life” persona was an act. Keeping up with his dueling life was a struggle for Tupac that caused him a lot of conflict and torment. His fame and fortune collided with his life choices, which ultimately caused him to be murdered.
Latrice Collins Lampkins
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
10/22/07
The establishment leads people to believe that Police are needed to serve and protect our communities. However, the Black Panther Party felt that the police were part of the establishment’s way of trying to control the progression of black people
Things like homelessness, poverty, illiteracy and unemployment that run rampant in black communities are not taken into account when laws are cooked up and put into place. Or are they? Maybe they are. There are more plans for new construction of jails than schools and the sentencing of drug related crimes have color codes assigned to them
The Black Panther party knew that the black community was underrepresented. They recognized issues that needed to be addressed and rallied against the establishment. They took matters into their own hands to rectify the lack of medical assistance, the education system, and the nourishment for children within the community. They believed in civil rights which included self defense. They held a suspicious regard for the Police.
Many blacks today hold an ill regard towards the Police due to the many injustices that have taken place against blacks. There have been many negative cases where the police have committed crimes against the people that they are supposed to be serving and protecting. The Riders case in Oakland California, the Rampart case and Rodney King beating in Los Angeles CA, and the Amadou Baiolo Diallo shoting in New York were all highly publicized police incidents. The Police department doesn’t always serve and protect the freedom and rights of everyone equally. I hate to be a cynic but the way our country operates, case and point the war on Iraq, freedom and rights of all people will never be equal.
Thoughtful responses Latrice. Cynicism is becoming the new drug of choice.
Chantha Hack
English 1A
October 24th, 2007
“Do thugs go to heaven?” An article by: Ernest Hartey
This article from Ernest Hartey commented on his beliefs and knowledge of Tupac’s life. As a writer or an editor for an article, I can understand how Hartey had to squeeze in the most important events and information about Tupac through his experience. From his one encounter with Tupac and his critics towards Tupac, Hartey has many to say about it.
Ernest Hartey shared one encounter with Tupac when he was walking down the street. Tupac seemed small after his first run-ins with the law to Hartey; it was shocking to notice how Tupac’s whole demeanor had changed. But Hartey noticed his face was as pretty and unguarded as it was always known. Hartey’s description of Tupac was very interesting because of how it painted a picture of him in my head, of how close I can get to meeting Tupac if I was walking down that street.
Hartey mentioned because Tupac forged a bond with so many of his young (especially black male) fans, he’s known to be one of the most important figures in hip-hop. He was a signifier trying to figure out what he signified. A lot of people can relate to that whereas we live in a society that didn’t view us as human, because of that, Tupac as an average rapper became an iconic status. To battle that or to embrace it is a question among many but no doubt the courageous Tupac was in for the challenge.
Many that listen to Tupac’s songs can view him as different symbols like of larger struggles, a phony, or just a question to others. No one really knows the “real” Tupac or the story in his songs. But because of his best hits such as “Keep Ya Head Up” and “Dear Mamma”, it was fascinating to watch Tupac juggle the made-up tracks he was trying to sell with the many lives he tried to lead. Hartey acknowledged that this is a problem and that it’s an impossible game to win. It’s difficult when you mix your own life with your work because you no longer know when to be the real you anymore.
Tupac’s tragedy was ultimately recognized because he took responsibility for the lyrics he wrote with his life. He had little ideas that his existence would be recognized; that many would watch him “act out” or be fake in his gangsta myth even though they wanted to dig deeper and get to know the real Tupac. Hartey expressed how it’s depressing to loose such a talented and remarkable person; that we’re sad because we lost an almost conqueror of the myth of black manhood.
Chantha Hack
English 1A
October 24th, 2007
“Do thugs go to heaven?” An article by: Ernest Hartey
This article from Ernest Hartey commented on his beliefs and knowledge of Tupac’s life. As a writer or an editor for an article, I can understand how Hartey had to squeeze in the most important events and information about Tupac through his experience. From his one encounter with Tupac and his critics towards Tupac, Hartey has many to say about it.
Ernest Hartey shared one encounter with Tupac when he was walking down the street. Tupac seemed small after his first run-ins with the law to Hartey; it was shocking to notice how Tupac’s whole demeanor had changed. But Hartey noticed his face was as pretty and unguarded as it was always known. Hartey’s description of Tupac was very interesting because of how it painted a picture of him in my head, of how close I can get to meeting Tupac if I was walking down that street.
Hartey mentioned because Tupac forged a bond with so many of his young (especially black male) fans, he’s known to be one of the most important figures in hip-hop. He was a signifier trying to figure out what he signified. A lot of people can relate to that whereas we live in a society that didn’t view us as human, because of that, Tupac as an average rapper became an iconic status. To battle that or to embrace it is a question among many but no doubt the courageous Tupac was in for the challenge.
Many that listen to Tupac’s songs can view him as different symbols like of larger struggles, a phony, or just a question to others. No one really knows the “real” Tupac or the story in his songs. But because of his best hits such as “Keep Ya Head Up” and “Dear Mamma”, it was fascinating to watch Tupac juggle the made-up tracks he was trying to sell with the many lives he tried to lead. Hartey acknowledged that this is a problem and that it’s an impossible game to win. It’s difficult when you mix your own life with your work because you no longer know when to be the real you anymore.
Tupac’s tragedy was ultimately recognized because he took responsibility for the lyrics he wrote with his life. He had little ideas that his existence would be recognized; that many would watch him “act out” or be fake in his gangsta myth even though they wanted to dig deeper and get to know the real Tupac. Hartey expressed how it’s depressing to loose such a talented and remarkable person; that we’re sad because we lost an almost conqueror of the myth of black manhood.
Sorry Ms. Sabir, i accidentally paste it twice... =)
-Chantha
Cristina Pacio
Professor Sabir
English1A
10/22/2007
Freewrite: Role of Police/Black Panther Party
What is the role of the police? In American society, we count on law enforcement to protect us from harm and rely on them when it comes to emergency situations. From putting bad guys in jail who abuse their spouse to pulling over a swerving vehicle due to drunk driving, breaking up a huge fight, the list goes on. We depend on the authorities to keep us safe, that is their duty. To serve and protect. But just like there are rotten fishes in the sea, there are also bad cops. This leads to the topic of what the Black Panthers thought about the law enforcements’ role within the poor and black communities. The Black Panther (first known as the Black Panther Party For Self Defense) was one of the most influential part of the Black Power Movement. In the 1960’s, police brutality against African Americans were high. Black churches were being burned and women and children were being beaten. It was a violent time so the Black Panthers had no choice but to arm themselves to stay protected. The authority disapproved of this which led to violence, shootings and death among the Black Panther Party and law enforcements. Since the city of Oakland was politically runned by white Republicans (back then) who were often out of touch with the needs of the community, the Black Panthers stepped up to help. They felt they needed to do something positive to improve lives in their community. And they did just that-by starting programs for the community which included free breakfast, health clinic, legal aid and education, Oakland community learning center, housing cooperative program, and so many more. The Panthers took manners in their own hands and fought for what they believed in regardless the conditions they were in.
Black Panther Community Programs:
http://www.stanford.edu/group/blackpanthers/programs.shtml
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