Additionally, I am a qualified applicant because I stand for community service, knowledge, responsibility, and ethics. As a student that volunteered in order to give
The Norris-LaGuardia Act was implemented in 1932 in order to eradicate certain legal and judicial barriers against the actions of organized labor in the United States. The Rift between the trade unions and the employers are not unknown to the world, as this issue has been raising its head every now and then in the history of industrial and labor development. Many acts and legislations have been enacted throughout the past century to bring some kind of a balance between the relation of the unions and the employers of labor. Norris Laguardia Act of 1932 is one such act that was enacted work in favor of the organized labor. The adoption of this act, allowed Congress to liberate the organized labor from the most extreme controlling Federal court injunctions.
On the day of August 24, 1955, 14 year old Emmett Till was on vacation to Money, Mississippi when he was murdered because he was flirting with a white woman. He was killed by the woman’s husband and her brother. The murderers made him carry a 75 pound cotton gin to the banks of the Tallahatchie River, where he was forced to take off his clothes, and was beaten to death, had an eye gouged out, shot in the head, and then tied to the cotton gin with barbed wire. He was then thrown into the river to die. Till grew up in a working class neighborhood south of Chicago, and he went to a segregated school, but he wasn’t ready for the segregation he would face in Mississippi.
I am writing this letter to express my interest in your illustrious organization, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. I am currently a senior majoring in Criminal Justice, minoring in African American Studies with aspirations of becoming a Social Justice Attorney. Born in the inner city of New York and being raised in the suburbs of Atlanta, I am not your typical Southern Belle or City girl. I like to think of myself as being a fine mix of the two. At a young age my mother groomed me into what she believed a well-rounded lady should be.
The murder that changed the world Between 1882 and 1968, 4,743 people were lynched. Lynching is the execution of an offender by a mob without trial. Out of the 4,743 people lynched, 3,383 of those were black. One of the many victims of this crime was 14 year-old Emmett Till. While visiting his family in Money, Mississippi, Till was abducted from his home by two white men.
The Man Who Dedicated His Life to Helping Others Throughout history, there have been certain individuals who have risen up to set examples for future generations. Whether it has been through speech, action, or sacrifice, these certain individuals dedicated their lives towards impacting certain populations. Though there are many groups that have been impacted throughout history, Latinos are one of the main populations known for their ability to change. There have been many historical figures known for their impact on Latino communities, but one of the main ones to stand out is a man known as Cesar Chavez.
Dred Scott Dred Scott was born into slavery in the state of Virginia in 1799, but spent many years in several other states in which he was illegally enslaved. Having to move to Missouri with his slave master, Scott spent many years with him as a slave until his master passed away and he was then purchased by John Emerson. When Scott’s owner refused to free him, he then sued for his freedom. Dred Scott lived from 1799 to september 17, 1858. Dred Scott was the first enslaved african american to sue for his freedom, he formed a foundation for future laws against slavery with this case, and he gave hope to all who opposed slavery.
I want to help the black community excel and the study of sociology encompases the study of race and ethnic relations and the patterns within different ethnic communities to give me the skills to do so. Having this knowledge will help me be a successful and articulate in my profession. Not only would my work inside Howard’s classrooms help me to achieve my goal of becoming an activist, but Howard’s student life and the surrounding D.C. area would offer me a community of support and unity. An HBCU environment is ideal for my education and personal growth because of the professional career I plan to have and because of the the like-minded individuals that strive for and support social justice for the black
Statement of Purpose In light of recent events and social media uproar, the goal of this argumentative paper is to provide a brief but comprehensive understanding to the concept of the black lives matter movement and slogan. The movement is an affirmation of Black people’s contributions to society, humanity, and their resilience in the face of oppression. (“About,” n.d.) As a result, this paper will critically examine the foundation of the movement and the validity of both sides of the argument and the media’s involvement and several other topics.
As a candidate for membership in the National Honor Society, I believe that I possess the qualities needed to be inducted. I am interested in joining the organization because I am confident in my leadership qualities and want to help the community. I have achieved the Honor Roll every quarter since it was available in Elementary. In 6th grade, I earned the Westchester County Clerk’s Distinguished Student Award from Timothy C. Idoni. plus, on my last year at A.B. Davis Middle School, I have merited the Triple C award from the Westchester Attorney General.
I’ve noticed that being an African American woman places me below the totem pole automatically, placing two strikes again me. However, as a black woman attending a Historically Black College/University, in my heart, I strive to seek academic excellence and create a lasting impression on the world…starting with the community around me. My traditional values are deeply rooted in love, honesty, integrity and the desire to serve. I strongly believe in “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself”. I believe I have great qualities to offer such an organization
I greatly appreciate my nomination to be considered for induction into the National Honors Society. I would be honored to join such an organization as it would not only provide opportunities for myself, but also encourages and emphasizes the importance of service to community. Before and during high school, I have been active in serving the community in a consistent way. Other activities I do also influence and shape the way in which I approach service and leadership tasks.
National Honor Society Application It is an honor to be selected as a candidate for the St. George’s National Honor Society. I have been working toward this opportunity for many years. I understand how many doors this will open for me by introducing me to better colleges, better jobs, and a better life. I believe I am fit for a position in this organization because I serve my community, exhibit leadership, and demonstrate outstanding character. My service hours will benefit my community and those around it.
I am looking for more than just academics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During my four years at Northwood High School, I became involved in numerous academic and extracurricular activities. As a result, I have been recognized and honored for achievements both inside and outside of school. I realize that titles and academic achievements are limited, but some of the impact I have on my community and other people’s lives is what really matters. Therefore, I plan to continue my active involvement in extracurricular activities while I am a college student.
Community organizing doesn’t seem like an accessible task to undertake, but Saul Alinsky made his movements seem effortless and possible for the common person to initiate. One of his tactics that I truly admired was his ability to blend in with the crowd. Alinsky grew up in the an underprivileged neighborhood and was fortunate to finish his graduate degree in criminal justice. All his graduate research was valuable, but his real education came from his work with the mob in the streets known as “back of the yards”. His tactic was to ingratiate leaders on the streets because they would know more about the habitat than he would.
