Now throughout the duration of reading Anderson’s story of the inner-city in Philadelphia, one can learn and think a lot through the journey. Reading this book made me feel like I was actually visiting the city or walking through each street that was being explained about. Each different aspect of life, such as, school, family, crime or even relationships made me contrast the different lifestyles they had compared to the lifestyle that I associate with. Even the explanation of the code’s regulation through the way of talking, dress style, behavior or simple etiquette of eye contact specified enough detail, that it was easy enough to easily picture or imagine. It was thought-provoking to read about how Anderson was able to uncover the confrontations
In the 1770’s, Philadelphia was the home of famous historical figures that helped shape the current nation of the United States of America. Although Philadelphia was considered a city, the territory was actually fairly small back then when compared to now. However, back then, it was a large city in comparison to the other colonies. It grew largely in size, and by 1790, it was the largest city with a population of 42,520 people. Most of the people either lived in farms or small villages and they had absolutely no electricity, indoor plumbing, and automobiles, like the things we have today.
Like the classic saying has it “You can take the kid out of Brooklyn but you can’t take the Brooklyn out of the kid.” Same goes for Chicago this is my story. I was born in the windy city, on the south side. I wasn’t there for that long I was there till my fifth birthday, and then I moved to Boston, Ma with my mother, sister and I. However, I believe that south side raised me because every winter and summer vacation I would visit my grandmother or as she liked to be called “Mo-Mo” While visiting her I’ve seen some pretty harsh situations.
In the 1910s and 1920s, the Philadelphia Waterfront was the home of one of the most enduring, multiethnic unions in the United States at the time. Most unions during this period segregated and rejected blacks; the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) wanted racial equality. In particular, Local 8 had a majority of African Americans, Eastern Europeans, and Irish Americans. Local 8 was an interracial, multiethnic labor union. When the United States entered the war, the longshoremen in Philadelphia helped to serve the nation, yet they used the war as an opportunity to improve their wages.
In 2008, I moved to an apartment in Rockaway Park located in Far Rockaway. I’ll admit, the neighborhood was far from attractive when I first arrived. The rumor mills stirred up a storm suggesting that Far Rockaway was well… “Rough around the edges” for a lack of a better term. Working on Riker’s Island, most of our patients who reside in Queens often came from Far Rockaway, thereby confirming the rumors that the town was riddled with crime, infested with drugs and plagued with anything one might consider rebellious or unscrupulous were true. And on my first day, I got lost and winded up surrounded by… you guessed it, The Projects.
I have lived in East Oakland my whole life. To the majority of people, the mention of East Oakland evokes thoughts of violence, shootings, and gangs. I was one of the people who believed in these stereotypes, and for a particularly long time. I was one of the people who saw Oakland as a wasteland, a place with nothing to offer me, and a place I had nothing to offer to.
When you think of what makes America great, most people wouldn’t think of any particular place or location. There are many things that make the United States an amazing place whether it be the diverse culture or the opportunities to build a healthy and sustainable living. I who started my adventure here in the states as an immigrant who only recently became a citizen in 2015 have had the chance to live in many different cities like Atlanta and New York before my parents decided to make Pennsylvania our permanent home. Which gave me the honor and opportunity to experience the city that is Philadelphia. Touted as the City of brotherly love, when here is all that one could feel.
The infrastructure of colonial Philadelphia was much different then it is now. The roads dating back then were also different. William Penn had a great idea for the layout of the streets and also the city. The bases for his street layout came after the London Fire of 1666. He realized the fire burnt everything down because of how close the streets were.
Philadelphia, often referred to as the "City of Brotherly Love," is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and strong traditions. Let's delve into the history, culture, and traditions of Philadelphia: 1. History: • Founding: Philadelphia was founded by William Penn in 1682. It served as the capital of the Pennsylvania Colony and played a significant role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers. • American Revolution: Philadelphia served as the temporary capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800, where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 and the U.S. Constitution was drafted in 1787.
Last night I went to Nathan Philips Square at City Hall in Toronto. It were a beautiful summer evening. It was warm and sunny. Lost of people were there because of the Pan Am games celebrations. I stood and watched the crowd.
My bags were completely packed for our upcoming trip to Charleston, South Carolina. I had been waiting for this seemingly perfect trip for the whole summer. When we arrived at our cabin, it was less than what we expected; much less. The private cottage was extremely outdated. When we first walked in, you could hear my mother shriek after she spotted a cockroach near the fireplace.
As a young girl, around the age of 10 I lived in the Perry projects with my mother. Previously to moving there I would visit often to see my great-grandmother. When I would visit my grandmother there were not many other people that were African-American. The Commodore Perry Projects had been actually made for white people.
It was late July, when I went on vacation with family and friends to Frankenmuth. Vacations present a lot of opportunities; a fresh change, new friendships, finding yourself as well as finding regret. Regret isn’t really something one should experience on a vacation; it should be a time to let your troubles fly away. Too bad I didn’t use this advice on myself. Instead, I decided to stalk three cute strangers around a hotel for one day of my exciting vacation.
People walking the streets, holding banners and signs. Protesting for mixed communities, never before have I seen such rampage between two colors. As I was working at the local diner on the Southside of Downtown Alabama. I noticed one thing, one person, may I say. With his long blonde hair and muscular body, he might have been the most handsome man I’ve seen in this town.
I was raised in Miami, Florida, it could be called an assortment of cultures and exemplifies diversity. I've been surrounded by a variety of different people with different backgrounds for a huge chunk of my life. Being a minority myself, coming into the adaptation of being exposed to several differing types of people has helped me become a more understanding person overall. The frequency of diversity I've experienced is extensive compared to other states, from the yearly potluck to sharing of home country, everyone exerted pride and pleasure partaking in such activities. Understanding the traditional foods of Venezuela to learning about the various interestingly named cities in Georgia, I was enlightened throughout my whole academic life.
