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The King of ‘Un’Pop: The Social Voice of Michael Jackson
6.25.2010. This date marks the 1st anniversary of the passing of Michael Jackson, a global entertainer and proclaimed King of Pop. His music changed the sound of popular culture forever. His moves changed the feel of popular culture forever. His music videos, more like mini-movies, changed the look of popular culture forever. The King of [...]
The SaxMan Ballads: D.U.M.B. Mix vol. 1
At 22 years of age, up and coming saxophonist, Thurston D. Magill, III (better known as Thurst the SaxMan) is inspiring people to join the Don’t Underestimate My Brain movement through the power of music. In partnership with Just D.U.M.B. Productions, Inc. and the DUMB Scholars initiative, The SaxMan has created The SaxMan Ballads: D.U.M.B. [...]
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Impact with Paperbacks: Mackenzie Bearup
Sheltering Books, Inc. founded by Mackenzie Bearup in 2007, is now a featured link on this website, allowing you to donate your own books easily to her organization. The story of Mackenzie Bearup and Sheltering Books, Inc. was recently featured on CNN.com and reminds us that even one person can make a big difference. Where [...]
Help Send Inner-City LA Students On A ‘Refreshing’ Field Trip
Robert Barker is an English & Social Studies teacher at John Liechty Middle School in the Los Angles Unified School District. In his classroom, Robert focuses on the social implications of text, requiring students to think critically about current events and become active participants in society. In hopes of exposing his students to greater opportunity, [...]
What Stands In Your Way?
In a short Nike commercial spot, The Chamber of Fear, LeBron James faces 5 opponents that stand between him and the basket. 1. Hype 2. Temptation 3. Haters 4. Complacency 5. Self-Doubt How would your rank these opponents in your own life? How do you face them? Are there other opponents that stand in the [...]
What Do Iceburgs & Cell Phones Have In Common: The Critical Teaching In Action Conference
On March 13, 2010 Mt. St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles, CA hosted The Critical Teaching In Action Conference. The conference focused on the active and critical use of various media in the classroom. The clip featured below is a brief but powerful look at the impact that technology has on both teachers and students. [...]
Welcome To The New World
Somewhere between kindergarten and the high school graduation stage, students in U.S. schools learn that “in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” This rhyme is so important in fact, that in 1971 President Richard Nixon declared the second Monday in October a national Holiday.
What is Power?