The initial reading of The Dialectic of Our America by Jose David Saldivar was helpful to understand and acknowledge the dialectic nature of historical narratives. His concerns for the American literary canon steps from a shortcoming of theoretical rigor, inauthenticity, and parochial vision. In “I Have,” he never heard of anyone being grateful for the… Read More How Latin American Literature Critiqued Western Culture
Created by Alex Pina, La Casa de Papel, also known as Money Heist, is a thrilling, Netflix Spanish series. The first episode opens with Tokyo, played by Ursula Corbero, laying on the floor attentive and ready for unexpected visitors with gun in hand. The red lighting brings attention and focus to the intensity. Viewers trace… Read More La Casa de Papel – Money Heist: Review
NF is not just your average rapper. He is a force to be reckoned with, a true game-changer in the music industry. His talent goes far beyond his ability to deliver clean lyrics. NF is a master storyteller, a poet who weaves words together in a way that captivates and moves his audience. When you… Read More Why NF is more than just a Rapper
In a world with many fads and diets, what is best? Food is medicine, but does that constitute to all foods? In the quest towards food truth about strength and performance, UFC fighter James Wilks speaks with athletes, public figures, hometown heroes, scientists, and researchers on the controversial topic of meat being the source of… Read More The Game Changer: Review
Sonnets from the Portuguese 43: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of being and ideal grace. I love thee to the level of… Read More Loving Thee: Analysis
The power struggle in the education system is a constant form of social Darwinism.… Read More How Teachers Make Children Hate Reading: a Marxist Struggle
With the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated virtually, entertainment now shifts their attention to the music industry. The 2020 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), initially set to occur in April, was delayed for six months due to the coronavirus. With this change, many artists and nominees produced new songs and gained even more traction. Kelly Clarkson will… Read More BBMAs Advantages and Winning: The Power of Psychology
Whether you’re a veteran bibliophile, classroom teacher, or recent book lover, you should adopt many different genres and perspectives to diverse your book palate.… Read More Integrating Multicultural and Diverse Lit into your Bookshelf
Apart from taking summer classes, I have been able to get more reading done this summer. Quarantine brought a break and period of rest that I anticipated and always desired. Below are my non-class related reads. Read part one here. Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben Philippe Imagine having to move across… Read More 10 Quarantine Book Reviews part two: (spoiler-free)
Apart from taking summer classes, I have been able to get more reading done this summer. Quarantine brought a break and period of rest that I anticipated and always desired. Below are my non-class related reads. Divergent, Insurgent, and Four: The Transfer by Veronica Roth I have to be honest with you, this is not… Read More 10 Quarantine Book Reviews part one: (spoiler-free)