Explore History of Filipino Migration in Four Key Waves

 Introduction When it comes to the concept of migration, Philippines isn’t new to it as they have a long history relocating to different areas. Social, economic, and cultural aspects all contribute to the resettlement of the people living in the Philippines. As a result, it has become one of the largest origin country for … Read more

Black Representation in the Media: Exploring the Narratives of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and "Blackish

 The representation of African Americans and Blackness in media, specifically television, has a storied history. In the 20th century, Sam Lucas was the first Black actor to play the part of Tom in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” The foreword of the film stated, "This is the story of an exotic race, whose ancestors, born beneath … Read more

Uncovering the Story Behind the 2010 Flash Crash: Financial Impact and the 2008 Global Financial Crisis

 The 2010 Flash Crash The New York Stock Exchange was born on March 8, 1817 on Wall Street, New York City, New York. The marketplace has become synonymous with the glamorous lifestyle of investors, bankers, and any career within the financial services sector due to the lucrative nature of the industry. Many famous investors … Read more

Women in Combat: A Brief Summary of Events Leading to the 2013 Lifting of the Combat Exclusion Policy

 Petenei Tacu Mr. Lyon ENG 111-13 27 September 2018 Factors Influencing the Lifting of the Combat Exclusion Policy 2013 Women have long struggled to come in equal and be considered as good as men. The lifting of the combat exclusion policy in the U.S. military is one significant change in the position of women … Read more

’Simone Manuel’s Win: Symbolizing the End of Racism in Swimming for African-Americans

 Simone Manuel’s win and its Significance On August 12th, 2016, Olympic swimmer Simone Manuel won a gold medal after coming first in the 100-meter freestyle event, making her first black woman in history to win a medal. This was a one of the most important nights in swimming history, though the San Jose Mercury … Read more

Explore Rights & Debates of the U.S. Constitution

 (Introduction) The Articles of Confederation was created as the first American form of government. The Articles of Confederation were meant to take away power from the central government and give more power to the states. Although with this came consequence and issues. Due to the fact that the national government was without enough power … Read more

The Role of "Seeking and Blundering" in Psychiatric History

 They say that by seeking and blundering – we learn. Psychiatric history has established profound evidence of seeking and blundering on the development of medicine, therapy, and healthcare practices. The evolution of psychiatric treatment is revealed in the book Mad in America by Robert Whitaker. We can all agree that mental illness, emotional disturbance, … Read more

The Art of Origami & Japanese Tea Ceremony During Shogunate Japan

 The Art of Origami and the tea ceremony were important social practises during the Shogunate Era- Philippa Zaphir. Introduction: Shogunate Japan was a period in Japan that went from 1603-1869. Shogunate Japan has included a wide range of periods inside the Shogunate time frame. The Japanese tea function, additionally called the Way of Tea, … Read more