Pentadic Analysis Of Freaky Friday

Did you know that Obama has had to use the veto stamp fewer times than any other president since Garfield? (Ingraham) This statement might seem unrealistic, but many presidents have chosen not to use the veto stamp and if so only a few times! A veto is when the president rejects a bill from becoming a law. There are many steps leading up to the presidential veto it first starts out with the legislative branch who decides if the bill is good enough to be sent to the president. The president is a part of the executive branch and decides if the bill should be vetoed or not. Presidential veto relates to checks and balances in many ways, but the main way is that when the president vetoes it, the Legislative branch has the chance to make the bill a law! This is rare though because they have to give

Gelsey Piatt and Madalyn Davishrr 1990’s News Article -Rodney King BREAKING NEWS: Rodney King was found face down in his LA home pool, dead at the age of 47. Rodney King’s public life all started on March 3rd, 1991 where after a high-speed chase from LAPD, King was violently beaten with batons suffering more than 11 fractures, all caught on tape. 4 Los Angeles Police Department officers by the name of Laurence Michael Powell, Timothy Wind, Stacey Koon, and Theodore Briseno are all indicted by grand jury in connection to the beating of King, to the joy of the public. April 29th, 1992 almost a year following the initial incident, the trial of the 4 officers comes to a harrowing defeat when they were pronounced not guilty of brutally beating King.

Mcbride’s daughter marrying the rapper also shows the faith that he is now putting in the new generation to make good choices with their music. Continuing Mcbride realizes that rap currently “rules the world,” even with no “melody, sensibility, instruments, or verse,” it is a loosely based music style. This no longer becomes the world that Mcbride thought he was in but the “hip-hop planet” that he currently lives on. By placing himself on what he believes is the hip-hop planet shows the exaggeration that he is placing on how popular the genre has gotten. This affects him in the way that the new genre places him in the uncomfortable standpoint of if he does like this genre or not. Next Mcbride talks about the first time he had heard of rap and it was at a party. This association to rap became negative as soon as possible. His surroundings were like a usual party. Then he continues to talk about that night and how his friend, Bill, “slapped a guy, a total stranger, in the face in front of [Mcbride].” This can also cause the negative connotation of rap due to the way that it

As a teen in high school, Desmond-Harris was truly affected by the murder of Tupac, a gangsta rap icon, for she and her best friend Thea could relate to his very much mixed identity as an artist. He not only had a fun side, but also had a side full of anxiety and anger. Through Tupac’s songs, both Desmond-Harris and Thea were enabled to learn what it truly meant to be biracial. To say the least, Tupac’s songs had aided the coming-of-age journey the two mixed-race girls had embarked on together.

Through his music he is able to spread messages of love, fun, and being who you are. His artistic abilities have helped create a more colorful world. The passion that he dances with has inspired others to dance. His love for music, art, and dance has infected many across the world to do the same. One of the most influential artists of all time already. He has changed and now has a daughter. He has been one of the most consistent artists in the game for the past eleven years. He is an extremely hard worker and he has had the courage to continue even though many people who dislike him try to bring him down. ((Ap. "Chris Brown Apologizes For Rihanna Beating." CBS News. CBS Interactive, 20 July 2009. Web. 22 Mar. 2018. (-- removed HTML --)

In his spoken word song “I Love Kanye”, West pokes fun at the media’s egotistical perception of himself. He raps, “What if Kanye made a song about Kanye? // Call it ‘Mr. Old Kanye’, man that’d be so Kanye // that’s all it was Kanye, we still love Kanye // and I love you like Kanye loves Kanye…” (I Love 1). This is evidence that Kanye isn’t the blind, egotistical, out of control superstar. Kanye West is just like everyone

In this essay, Joan Morgan talks about how the hip hop allows African Americans to articulate their pain. She considers that the beauty of hip hop comes from is its ability to express all kind of feelings, but many feels that hip hop lower women to just a sex object. In her journey to understand what is happening to men in the black community, she exposes herself to the music of famous male rappers. To her surprise, she discovers that the macho appearance is just a disguise to hide how hopeless they feel when it comes

Ben Haggerty, more familiarly known by his stage name Macklemore, frequently addresses today’s issues in his music. With his Billboard hit “Same Love,” he strived to make marriage equality more understandable to the mainstream audiences. In his most recent track, “White Privilege II,” he talks about his involvement in the Black Lives Matter movement and the perspectives of others concerning it. Last summer, shortly after his child’s birth, Haggerty released one of the most personal and heartfelt songs he’s created to which he dedicated to his newborn daughter, Sloan. “Growing Up” is an honest open letter addressing the fear of becoming a new father, experiential advice for his new child, and the demanding pressure of his career.

In the essay, “Hip-Hop’s Betrayal Of Black Women”(221), by Jennifer McLune, she vents her feelings regarding hip-hop songs that are rhythmically diminishing the value of black women. She provides example on how the lyrics are being voiced and how hip-hop artists do not seem to care. Kevin Powell in “Notes of a Hip Hop Head” writes, “Indeed, like rock and roll, hip-hop sometimes makes you think we men don’t like women much at all, except to objectify them as trophy pieces or, as contemporary vernacular mandates, as baby mommas, chicken heads, or bitches” (221). There have been apologizes for what the rappers have said but nothing to resolve the dehumanization of black women. McLune informs the readers that hip-hop singers belittle black women and make them invisible. Jay-Z, a popular hip-hop artist is brought to center stage by McLune. The essay shows the example of a part of Jay-Z song that says, “I pimp hard on a trick, look Fuck if your leg broke bitch hop on your good foot” (222). This lyric is a perfect example of how hip-hop artist have no remorse in the words they sing. The hurt feelings and loss of self-esteem black women suffer, is of no concern to the rappers. McLune expresses that those who are underground hip-hop artist follow the footsteps on being sexist and using crude words in their lyrics just because they yearn and dream of being in the spotlight. Upcoming rappers want to be loved like Jay-Z and other famous notorious rappers.

Chris Brown is an American artist, lyricist, and on-screen character. He is popular with his dance moves and R&B music. His overall music career have made him exceptionally acclaimed in many parts of the world. In spite of him being known as a great singer, he is known as well for his terrible temper and brutality. One of his famous abusive behaviors was against his ex Rihanna, which happened in 2009. "Chris and Rihanna, had a contention which swelled into physical brutality, leaving Rihanna with noticeable facial wounds which required hospitalization". "He was charged on April 6, 2009, and plead not guilty to one count of attack and one count of making criminal threats. On June 22, 2009, Brown confessed to a lawful offense and acknowledged a supplication arrangement of community service, five years probation, and aggressive behavior counseling".

With this being released all of his fans, haters, and other various members of society got to see both the positive and negative outcomes he has overcome throughout his career. A negative outcome that Chris Brown has did, and that he was well known for is abusing Rihanna. Although, this is not something Brown is proud of it has shaped his career and his character to the person he is today. A interview taken by Mike Vulpo, the year 2017 on August 16th, for Enews Brown said and I quote. “She hated me.

“Yo Taylor, I’m really happy for you…I’ll let you finish. But Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!” (West). Most people if they don’t know anything about Kanye West, they know this quote. When anybody hears his name everybody always has an opinion. Some people love him, while a lot of other people hate him, each for a variety of reasons. Though most people only see the arrogant and egotistic side of Kanye, the more important side that people don’t always see is the hardworking musician. In order to fully understand Kanye’s motives and to fully appreciate him, people have to know how he got to the point he is now today.

On February 15, 2016, Kendrick Lamar took the stage at the 2016 Grammy Awards show. Shackled in chains, he moved lethargically across the stage in a prison uniform. Words began to stream out of his mouth and I imagined the elephant that filled the room as an unapologetically black male made a statement to the world about African American oppression in the United States. Kendrick Lamar’s showcase included an intricate set that addressed social issues such as mass incarceration with song, “The Blacker the Berry”, while keeping hope towards better days with song “Alright”. The elaborate performance on February 15, 2016 would be a performance that will go down in history. An artist used his platform to discuss important issues in the United States to a diverse audience. With so much passion invested into the song, it was almost impossible to pick any other song besides “The Blacker the Berry”, as it discusses a wide range of issues within the United States, especially related to the black body.

. During the 1980s, the way Americans perceived homosexuality, race, and violence was challenged. In response, Prince’s eccentric and extravagant music style and attire dismantled conventional gender barriers of what it meant to be masculine and feminine in American society. Therefore, his musical creations set an example by pushing the limits of authenticity and self-expression. Prince’s fearless dedication to breaking down conventional expectations of style, music, gender norms, and conformity can be seen in his vocals, instrument choice, and lyrics. In the late 1980s, Prince was a music icon who blended funk, soul, pop, and hip-hop and presented his work in an androgyny atmosphere to advocate for racial and gender equality. His musical creations and appearance had disrupted the societal confines that fenced in the minority groups and pushed the limits of what it meant to be a black man. Prince’s distinct attire, extravagant performances, and persona helped contribute to a new music era of funk-rock and challenged the taboo concepts of the 1980’s. Prince’s musical work impacted society by encouraging wildly free and creative behavior during a time where it was not acceptable to be who you were. In this paper, I will analyze the auditory significance of two of Prince’s songs: “If I was your girlfriend” (1987) and “I Would Die 4 U” (1984). Analysis for both songs were based on music videos and a scene from Prince’s film, Purple Rain. In addition to these songs, Prince’s

Freedom of Religion is an important value in American culture. Many people would agree that anyone should be able to practice their religion how they choose, as long as they don’t interfere with someone else’s rights. However, there are instances throughout American history when an individual’s right to practice their faith has come into conflict with the law. In these cases, it is up to the courts to decide whether the law or the citizen has to change in order to accommodate the other. There are many factors that go into these decisions, such as whether or not the practice is a sincerely held belief of the citizen, whether or not the state and the citizen can come to a compromise that accommodates the religious practice, or how the citizen’s