@MizMarks @Rob_MarksAPLang @LesC_MarksAPLan @LB_MarksAPLang Thank you for being such a fantastic teacher!! Leaving next year is going to be ridiculously bittersweet 💓💓
Along with that, everyday pieces may also be beneficial now, and help us learn about our society. It can give a voice to those that may not typically have it, which can be very telling in how life truly is. #MarksAPLang
I would argue that is is incredibly important to preserve and study everyday writing, as in the future it can provide us with information about the everyday person and even add historical context. #MarksAPLang
Shirin Neshat analyzes being a woman Iranian artist, claiming that everything she does is politicized. I support this claim, whereas without the intent of making political commentary, her art brought her negative attention, prompting her to publicly refute censorship #marksaplang
This cartoon, created by Stephanie McMillan, represents how journalists specifically are told that their work is not being censored. Meanwhile, if something is said that the sponsor is not fond of, the funding will be pulled. Thus creating the illusion of free speech #marksaplang
#marksaplang Author and professor Luke Bretherton, in his editorial, “Taking a knee has always been a sign of reverence, not disrespect” argues that NFL players kneeling is out of respect and hope. He supports his argument biblically, claiming, in religion, kneeling shows respect
This editorial cartoon portrays the idea that the criticism Kaepernick faces is whether or not he has the right to “disrespect the troops/flag” when the people that have died in battle and have given their lives have literally fought for the right of free speech. #marksaplang
This political cartoon represents 9/11 and the effects it still has on the individuals that were alive at the time, or even present. Terrorist attacks have life long effects on people, sometimes bringing back bad memories just telling the story of where they were. #marksaplang
P. 82: An NBA player coming out as gay is not a big deal at all. The gender of the players partner has absolutely nothing to do with their abilities. As long as a partner has no negative effect on the others success, it should not matter. Not only in sports, but life in general.