This is an old post. It didn't make the cut when Weebly's system shut down some weeks ago. So, although it's not a new story, I want to get your opinions on it. Here you are:
Another star dimmed. Another bright light, extinguished. Former NBA player, Andre Emmett, was was shot and killed in Old East Dallas early last Monday morning. His homicide almost mirrors that of slain rapper, Nipsey Hussle. You know the M.O.: Struggled growing up. Made it. Stayed in the hood. Slayed in the hood.
It seems almost inevitable that jealousy, rage, hate, pity and other cousins of these vile feelings will no doubt claim the life of a neighborhood superstar; those who want to stay and do good for, by and in their same old neighborhoods. But is that possible? Can you stay in your same "hood" once you reach a certain status and expect to be treated with the same equalness that you did when you were a nobody? Hussle and Emmett are not the only two. There are countless others who tried to have the same friends, the same home, hang about in the same areas. Unfortunately, it cost them and their families the ultimate price: their lives.
Another star dimmed. Another bright light, extinguished. Former NBA player, Andre Emmett, was was shot and killed in Old East Dallas early last Monday morning. His homicide almost mirrors that of slain rapper, Nipsey Hussle. You know the M.O.: Struggled growing up. Made it. Stayed in the hood. Slayed in the hood.
It seems almost inevitable that jealousy, rage, hate, pity and other cousins of these vile feelings will no doubt claim the life of a neighborhood superstar; those who want to stay and do good for, by and in their same old neighborhoods. But is that possible? Can you stay in your same "hood" once you reach a certain status and expect to be treated with the same equalness that you did when you were a nobody? Hussle and Emmett are not the only two. There are countless others who tried to have the same friends, the same home, hang about in the same areas. Unfortunately, it cost them and their families the ultimate price: their lives.
Read the blog post above in its entirety. Consider it, then comment intelligently, academically and with fidelity. Post your honest thoughts about whether a person can become famous and still remain true and loyal to their old neighborhood.
1. INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.
2. Respond in no more than 10 sentences and no less than five.
3. You MUST respond to at least TWO other posts from any student. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school, your family or your upbringing with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.
WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.
1. INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.
2. Respond in no more than 10 sentences and no less than five.
3. You MUST respond to at least TWO other posts from any student. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school, your family or your upbringing with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.
WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.
Due Friday, March 13, 2020 11:59 p.m. CST
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