Essays on Acceptance

It is widely believed that the historical events and encounters of a nation shape the mindset and attitudes of the individuals belonging to that particular community. There are many such examples, with groups of people behaving differently based on the experiences they have had throughout...

When a person is diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s disease, they fluctuate between periods of acceptance and denial. They do not want to think or do something about it. Nobody can blame them. They have just been handed a life sentence of doubt. When do they...

The book The Lonely Londoner written by Sam Selvon, depict a bittersweet story of a group of West Indian immigrants living in the 1950s London. The book takes an evocative look at the city through the jaded eyes of a black man, Moses Aloetta, a...

I chose to discuss minority representation in media. I wanted to write about this because I have noticed that there is a certain shortcoming of non-white actors in media. With this is mind, questions I want to address are how does it impact minorities to...

“All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a sate and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential.” This quote was said by Harvey Milk, the first openly gay state official in the history of California. Harvey Milk made history, overcoming...