Sentences with phrase «american culture and community»

He delivers an emotionally charged display of African American culture and community.

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Any efforts at changing the culture of the inner city will have to intersect with the African - American churches here; learning from those who have weathered the last few decades and built institutions to serve the community.

Thomas Day is writing about the culture of American Christianity and what it does to our understanding of God, self, and community — as reflected in the way Christians worship.

The author contrasts an ancient abbey with its traditions, history and rootedness, to the modern American megachurch without tradition, culture or weighted worship, to an ecological sound, modern, high - tech, all thought out community but where the state church seems of little consequence, yet in this latter place the gospel seemed to make more sense.

The bishops seem to see American society and its institutions as a market rather than a community united by a common culture — a place where strangers work and pursue their economic interests, not a society where people share common bonds and shared responsibilities.

Among his writings are the following: Christian Apologetics in a World Community (InterVarsity Press 1983); Let the Earth Rejoice: A Biblical Theology of Holistic Mission (Crossway 1983); Christian Art in Asia, (Rodop Amsterdam 1979, distributed by Humanities Press); Themes in Old Testament Theology, (InterVarsity Press 1979); Daniel in the Television Den: A Christian Approach to American Culture (Western Baptist Press 1975; and Rouault: A Vision of Suffering and Salvation (Eerdmans 1971).

There are a few main explanations: 1) long term failure in leadership by the Irish Catholic church, and connected with this, the awful Jansenist culture; 2) Europe — or rather, political interference from European Community institutions; 3) American money; 4) the claim of the «Yes» campaign that the Referendum was won by «the stories,» that is, the constant appeal to emotion and the complete refusal actually to think about the legal consequences of passing such a change not merely into law, but also into the Irish Constitution, the foundation of that law.

The crisis of black liberalism and the emergence of the new black conservatives can best be understood in light of three fundamental events in American society and culture since 1973: the eclipse of U.S. economic and military predominance in the world; the structural transformation of the American economy; and the moral breakdown of communities throughout the country, especially among the black working poor and underclass.

Refugees who come to America need practical help, like food, clothing, and transportation, along with assistance in navigating American culture: help with school registration, community orientation, job preparation and English tutoring.

Check your facts, Sikhs assimilate into American culture very well and for the most part own businesses, are well - educated and make a positive difference in the communities they live in.

Taylor points out that this preference for personal religion obscures something that has existed not only in almost all pre-modern cultures but, to varying degrees, still survives among contemporary Americans the conviction that «the locus of the relation with God is (also) through the community, and not simply in the individual.

Robert Bellah has shown that American culture from its early beginnings has held two views in tension: on the one hand, the biblical understanding of community based on the notion of charity for all members, a community supported by public and private virtue; and, on the other hand, the utilitarian understanding that community is a neutral state which allows individuals to pursue the maximization of their self - interest.16.

By the end of the song, she has skillfully shown the myriad ways in which fundamentalist rhetoric created and transformed both the fundamentalist community itself and the wider American culture.

The author shows the myriad ways in which fundamentalist rhetoric creates and transforms both the fundamentalist community itself and the wider American culture..

The problem is that in the context of American evangelicalism, where religious images are often absent, pop - culture representations of the faith can become the formative symbols and images that a faith community encounters.

Passages that were originally written for groups of people, and intended to be read and applied in a community setting (the nation of Israel, the various early churches, the first followers of Jesus), have been manipulated to communicate a personal, individual message... thus leading the reader away from the original corporate intent of the passage to a reaffirmation of the individualistic, me - centered, and consumerist tendencies of American religious culture.

«When beer lovers buy independent craft beer, they are supporting American entrepreneurs and the risk takers who have long strived not just to be innovative and make truly great beer, but to also build culture and community in the process.»

Inspired by different cultures — The Islands, Tex Mex, Classic American, Asian, Southern BBQ, European, Bayou and more — at East Coast Wings + Grill, community members can enjoy dozens of flavors of chicken wings and choose from eight heat intensities, resulting in hundreds of possible combinations that can be added to most entrees and of course, wings.

A meta - analysis of American interventions with very young fathers points to quality intensive community - based interventions with a good understanding of gender: the staff (who were experienced, empathetic, enthusiastic, and well connected into their communities) partnered with community organisations and used incentives to draw the young men in; they utilized needs assessments and participant feedback; developed one - on - one relationships with their young clients and provided mentoring; offered a comprehensive array of services delivered in engaging and interactive ways which incorporated teaching methods and materials appropriate to young men's culture, sex and age.

Somners, M. (1993) Citizenship and the place of the public sphere: Law, community and political culture in the transition to democracy, American Sociological Review 58 (5): 587 - 620.

«The celebration of the Lunar New Year is great way to share and understand the cultures of the Asian American communities of Queens,» CHRISTINE COLLIGAN, co-president of the Korean American Parents Association of Greater New York said.

Organized by: the Center of Cultures, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, NYC Chapter and co-sponsored by: Queens Community House, Queens Pride House, New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE) and Make the Road New York

The timeliness of the shared celebration highlighted the important contributions made by both the Hispanic American and Jewish communities in New York City, and honored the personal journeys that both communities have endured as they share their unique culture and heritage with the New York area.

As a second generation Italian - American, Comptroller DiNapoli said, «Columbus Day is an opportunity to celebrate Italian culture and heritage and to recognize the achievements of the Italian - American community.

Mr. Jackson (also known as Sekou Molefi Baako) is an East Elmhurst resident with a long history of community service, including 36 years as Executive Director of the Queens Library's Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center, a full - service, general circulation library with an extensive reference collection of materials related to African American history and culture, and a cultural arts program that offers a variety of programming of independent film video screenings, stage presentations, panel discussions, concerts, art exhibitions community service, including 36 years as Executive Director of the Queens Library's Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center, a full - service, general circulation library with an extensive reference collection of materials related to African American history and culture, and a cultural arts program that offers a variety of programming of independent film video screenings, stage presentations, panel discussions, concerts, art exhibitions Community Library and Cultural Center, a full - service, general circulation library with an extensive reference collection of materials related to African American history and culture, and a cultural arts program that offers a variety of programming of independent film video screenings, stage presentations, panel discussions, concerts, art exhibitions and more.

A kickoff event, featuring a community public keynote and celebration of Native American Culture, will take place Wednesday, March 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Seneca - Allegany Casino & Resort Events Center in Salamanca.

KWANZAA 2017 Saturday, December 30, 2017, Noon — 5 pm at the American Museum of Natural History — a celebration of African - American heritage rooted in seven principles known as Nguzo Saba, which promote unity, culture, and community development.

In a book published last year, Weathering Katrina: Culture and Recovery among Vietnamese - Americans, VanLandingham also suggested that this community's members bounced back faster than many black residents of similar means because they faced less discrimination.

The Green Café Network (GCN), a project of the non-profit Earth Island Institute, seeks to reduce Americans» environmental impacts by greening the coffeehouse industry and harnessing cafe culture for community environmental awareness.

A cultural, charismatic hub, with diverse cultures enjoying a strong Irish - American community, with striking architecture and plenty going on, Boston is packed with eligible singles.

People, culture, music, food and traditions of the Serbs, Serbians and Serbian - American community in Cleveland Ohio and beyond.

«We want to get more Native Americans involved in sciences so they can be the ones who are grounded in both science and their culture, and the ones who make decisions that are better for their community.»

Invite a speaker from your community who is actively working to preserve African - American history and culture.

This lesson bundle focuses on: Vocabulary: greetings, family, friends, home and school, travel and nature, and history and communities Grammar: number and gender, articles, pronouns, punctuation, «Ser vs. Estar,» regular verbs in present and preterite, possession, and time Culture: independence of countries on the American continent; culture of the Spanish - speaking world, globally and in the US; and historical figures * We have provided the videos embedded within the lesson PDF and also separately inCulture: independence of countries on the American continent; culture of the Spanish - speaking world, globally and in the US; and historical figures * We have provided the videos embedded within the lesson PDF and also separately inculture of the Spanish - speaking world, globally and in the US; and historical figures * We have provided the videos embedded within the lesson PDF and also separately in -LRB-.

Lisa Delpit, an African American literacy researcher and 1990 MacArthur grantee, has written persuasively for many years about the «culture of power» in American schools and classrooms and the «schism between liberal educational movements and that of non-White, non-middle class teachers and communities.»

Grade Level: 3 - 12 This site from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History explores how transportation changed American «lives, landscapes, cultures and communities».

But in the case of black, Latino, Asian, and especially American Indian and Native Hawaiian communities, they may want to transform cultures in existing schools in order to provide both high - quality learning and environments in which their cultures are respected.

The university's cornucopia of African - American culture, music, activism, revelry and historical scholarship had a profound effect upon his sense of self and nurtured his lifelong commitment to the progress of the black community.

The Native Community strongly recommends integrating Native language and culture (NLC) into reading instruction to improve outcomes for American Indian / Alaska Native (AI / AN) students.

At the C.A.R.E. training, participants discussed ways to become more involved in the community, how to increase parental involvement and how to do more to incorporate Native American culture into the classroom.

Early childhood education research has rarely focused on supporting young children in tribal communities, hampering our capacity to understand and advocate for the kinds of high - quality practices grounded in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI / AN) culture that can make a positive difference in children's lives.

The Wisconsin American Indian Education Act (Act 31) requires schools to teach about the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of Wisconsin's American Indian nations and tribal communities.

This conference offers educators to learn suicide prevention skills; understanding of and appreciation for the history and culture of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes; cultural sensitivity for educators and other adults who impact Native American students; emotional and social needs of Native American students; empowering youth to develop leadership skills and choose healthy lifestyles; and promoting understanding, building relationships and generating ideas for engaging families and the community in education of the whole child.

The rich Louisiana culture shines through, as do the daily effects of World War II and a community filled with cultural fears of African Americans, the Japanese and Communists.

Founded in 1996 at the Southside Community Center (a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating African American culture), the Southside Healthy Pet Clinic is a walk - in clinic open twice a month that is run by veterinary students from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine who are closely supervised by faculty and local veterinarians.

Funding and grants are excellent starts to creating a culture of foreign travel amongst Americans and the recent video by Obama announcing Community College will be free for everyone who wants to attend is a MONUMENTAL step in the right direction.

The department is a popular community resource for artifact identification and information on Native American cultures.

Grounded in the culture and character of New York and intended to reflect its evolving creative context and community, there is a tight selection of African American artists contributing to «Greater New York,» including: Hammons (b. 1943); Kevin Beasley (b. 1985), Deana Lawson (b. 1979), Simone Leigh (b. 1968); Glenn Ligon (b. 1960); Howardena Pindell (b. 1943); Lorna Simpson (b. 1960); and William Villalongo (b. 1975).

The methods of teaching developed at the BMC — such as an emphasis on interpretation and dialogue in the form of the student critique (or «crit»)-- are still present in many of our most advanced art schools; the language of interdisciplinarity began at BMC and the mixture of disciplines and mediums gave way to what is largely regarded as the first «happening»; and the aspirations of intentional communities, utopian ways of thinking, bridging the gap between art and life, and the creation of a counter-culture that are characteristic of American culture in the 1960s all flourished at the college in the preceding decades.

«Soheila Azadi's «Inside Out» from Jan. 10 to Feb. 7 at Moraine Valley Community College's Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery is part of Mosaics: Muslim Voices in America, which explores the breadth of American culture through the lens of Muslim artists living and practicing in the United States.»