History of Avocados

Black on the outside, green on the inside, sometimes sweet, sometimes savory, but great every time: avocados. Great with famous combinations such as chips and guacamole, avocado toasts, or even in burgers. While many people enjoy eating avocados, the history behind its rising popularity is interesting to know for whoever has eaten one. As avocados… Continue reading History of Avocados

The Magic Behind Rolex

From rich celebrities to the most famous U.S. presidents, the Rolex watch has made an appearance on the wrist of those with the highest of statuses in the world for decades. Featured on the left in a Rolex Daytona is Jay Z, one of the most influential hip-hop artists in history. Known as one of… Continue reading The Magic Behind Rolex

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My relationship with the concept of class has been deeply nuanced and complex for the entirety of my life. This has stemmed largely from my experience being socialized in two post-slavery yet starkly contrasting societies. I spent my childhood and adolescence between two politically conscious households. Despite being surrounded by a largely Black community in… Continue reading WordPress Blog Post Practice

Class: my personal experience

My initial definition of class was a hierarchy which places people into categories by how much wealth they have or earn. I believe that, even still, there is certainly a lot of legitimacy to this early definition of class. For example, class is most definitely a hierarchical system where those with the most wealth reside… Continue reading Class: my personal experience

Week 9

My initial and informal definition of class was certain “groups” in which people of a society are generally grouped based on their social status or income. Honestly, before this class, I did not know how many things affect class. I knew that there were certain factors that play into class that make people more likely to be placed into their respective classes, such… Continue reading Week 9