Dr. Neal Lester
Dr. Lester has been a professor of English at Arizona State University since
the fall 1997. His area of specialization is African American literary and
cultural studies. Dr. Lester earned his B.A. in English from State
University of West Georgia and his M.A. and Ph.D. in English at Vanderbilt University. He
has published on and taught courses in African American
children's literature, African American drama, African American folklore,
African American images in American cinema, and black/white interracial intimacies
in American culture.
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the fall 1997. His area of specialization is African American literary and
cultural studies. Dr. Lester earned his B.A. in English from State
University of West Georgia and his M.A. and Ph.D. in English at Vanderbilt University. He
has published on and taught courses in African American
children's literature, African American drama, African American folklore,
African American images in American cinema, and black/white interracial intimacies
in American culture.
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Michael Sidney Fosberg
Michael grew up just north of Chicago in Waukegan, Illinois where he first
stepped on stage during high school. During the summer of 1974 he attended the
National High School Institute's Theater Arts Program on the campus of
Northwestern University, or "Cherub's" as is affectionately referred to. He
then went on to study acting, directing, and writing at the University of
Minnesota in Minneapolis, graduating with a BFA. It was while still attending
school he founded the Small Change Original Theater; producing, writing,
directing, and conducting workshops for kids of all ages throughout Minnesota,
Wisconsin, North & South Dakota.
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stepped on stage during high school. During the summer of 1974 he attended the
National High School Institute's Theater Arts Program on the campus of
Northwestern University, or "Cherub's" as is affectionately referred to. He
then went on to study acting, directing, and writing at the University of
Minnesota in Minneapolis, graduating with a BFA. It was while still attending
school he founded the Small Change Original Theater; producing, writing,
directing, and conducting workshops for kids of all ages throughout Minnesota,
Wisconsin, North & South Dakota.
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Analysis on "Straight Talk on The N-Word" Dr. Neal Lester gave a speech on the use of the N-word. As a young college student, I hear the n-word everyday. It seems to be a cool word to all race groups. Most African-Americans take offense to the n-word being said by another race. Dr. lester mentioned how it is "okay" for the African-Americans to say it because they are black. In overall, it is a nasty and disrespectful word to say.
This event is related to Human Rights because of the awful n-word and the history backround related to the situation. The n-word is 6 letters of pain and evil. It is offensive to all Arfrican-American people. Neal Lester's speech is to motivate people to decrease the use of the n-word. He also gave the backround history, politics, and songs on the n-word. He gave a vaulable lesson. This experience was an eye-opener for me because I now realize what this world has turned to and how African-Americans are being mistreated. Overtime it has decreased but needs more action in order to have a complete change. |
Analysis on Incognito Michael Sidney Fosberg's event amazed me by his life experience on finding out he was also African-American. His skit described his life very well with his props, such as the chairs and laptop. He talked about finding his bilogical father and his own personal life as an author. He went through hard times finding out who he really was. It was a shocking discovery to find out he was another race but white. In the end, Michael was satisfied with his life and accepted his race.
This event enlighten and inspired the audience. He enlightens people to be proud of what race you are and be that person. This inspires people to go out and find out who you really are and for those who never met their biological father or mother. Also, know there is a chance in this world to find information of your backround. I left this event with open opprotunities to find out more about my race and where my family came from. The special event was an eye-opener for the audience. |