Author: Carmen Yohannes

This meme is relatable due to its depiction of internal conflict, a common human trait. While the one hermit stands on the left with no hood, he represents the logical side of your brain telling you to keep your jacket zipped because it is cold outside. However, the hermit standing on the right side of… Continue reading Reading Journal 12: Carmen Yohannes

The word I have chosen for my final project is assimilation. I would like to write then present this in a video form in order to cater to some of my creative talents. This presentation would allow me to add images and music and allow the audience to truly feel my story. Those who would… Continue reading Reading Journal 9: Carmen Yohannes

Summarize Midterm Essay: – J. Coles ability to story tell through hip-hop -Shed light on important issues within the black community (anti-blackness) – Inspire healing  Strengths: -Was able to connect my ideas in the song & ideas we discussed in class -Picked relevant quotes -In my final draft I did a way better job expanding… Continue reading Reading Journal 8: Carmen Yohannes

One of my favorite pastimes activities is doing arts and crafts. I have not done any projects this school year only because I typically like to spend many hours on a single project. However, I stumbled upon a handknit chunky blanket and have been looking forward to making one. So last week, I ordered all… Continue reading Reading Journal 7: Carmen Yohannes

 I have chosen the song “January 28th” by J. Cole for my midterm. While this is not even close to one of his popular songs, it delivers a great message. It is clear through all his songs, J. Cole has a pattern of sharing real stories in a mentor-like fashion. The song sticks out to… Continue reading Prompt 5: Carmen Yohannes

Should the Government Cancel Student Loan Debt? This article dives into the current event regarding student loan debt and Biden’s plan to cancel and alleviate some of that debt. In this article, the title offers a little bit of mystery and creates a sense of curiosity for those who may be on the fence about… Continue reading Prompt 4: Carmen Yohannes

Storytelling is a valuable way to pass history down through generations; in fact, one of the best types of storytelling can be revealed through songs. ‘Black is Beautiful’ by Chronixx is the perfect example. It is a Hip Hop/Rap song that follows all the generic conventions of its genre. It is catchy, upbeat, and includes… Continue reading Prompt 3: Carmen Yohannes

What are the possibilities of politicizing disidentification, this experience of misrecognition, this uneasy sense of standing under a sign to which one does not belong? Butler answers: ‘it may be that the affirmation of that slippage, that the failure of identification, is itself the point of departure for a more democratizing affirmation of internal difference”(Muñoz… Continue reading Journal 2: Carmen Yohannes

Hey! My name is Carmen Yohannes and I am a junior majoring in Anthro Human Bio. My family is from Eritrea, but I live in Denver Colorado. I took an English course with Instructor Tyler Tennat my freshman year and loved his teaching style. I really do enjoy reading and watching pieces and then taking… Continue reading Carmen Yohannes