My paper was about the perpetuation of hyper sexuality amongst the African American community. I used an advertisement for CigarLets, a type of cigar, as the basis for my arguement.

The topic of my critical essay was the cover photo & article from the March 2010 issue of Vanity Fair, which you can access here: http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/features/2010/03/cover-girls-201003

For Many Latina Teens, Gang Life Adds to Stress

I did my critical essay on an article titled "For Many Latina Teens, Gang Life Adds to Stress." I chose this article because I thought the theme was interesting. Additionally, the presentation/format of the article raised many questions for me. I was not convinced that this was an accurate title or reflection of Latina life.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/21/us/21cnclatina.html?ref=us

Critical Essay

My topic was on racism in Disney movies with an emphasis on the movie Dumbo.  I choose four different scenes to discuss.  Here is one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOcVkofa1AU

interacial romance

This is a movie entitled Something New, realeased in 2006. An upper class African American woman looking for love, but is limited by self and society. I focused on the literal use of color (that is her house decor and her dress as is changes through time) and what it means in the movie and then related this to how color is percieved in society today as depicted in the movie.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KlaLj2X6ko&feature=related

Down to Earth

This video is a collection of clips from the movie Down to Earth with Chris Rock. The particular scene that I looked at for my paper was from 1:30 until 2:45. Here's the link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrTcoYBvoMI

Taco Bell's Racially Charged Commercial

Youtube- It's All About the Roosevelts Full Length Video

This video, entitled "It's All About the Roosevelts" publicizes Taco Bell's new PR campaign advertising 79 89 and 99 cent options. Interestingly enough, the focus of the video strays enormously from the food and it's prices.

If you get a chance, watch it once paying attention to the visual content and another time listening to the song.

I hope you all find this as interesting as I did!

-Clare