Comments by Na'Seem Nixon Most recent public comments by Na'Seem Nixon https://writingpartners.net/users/429 In detail, what exactly is a eugenicist? https://writingpartners.net/documents/4627?scroll_to=38215 https://writingpartners.net/documents/4627?scroll_to=38215 Let's break down this passage to better understand the term "eugenicist" and the context in which it's used. We'll use a Think Aloud approach to model our reading strategies. First, let's focus on the word "eugenicist." The root word here is "eugenics," which is a practice or study of selective breeding in humans to improve genetic quality. The suffix "-ist" often indicates a person who practices or is concerned with something. So, a "eugenicist" is someone who supports or believes in the principles of eugenics. Now, let's look at the context provided in the sentence: "organ transplantation and life extension were ways to preserve what he saw as the superior white race." This helps us understand that the individual in question believed in eugenics as a means to maintain or improve the genetic quality of a particular race. The text contrasts this belief with the idea that the "superior white race" was being "polluted by less intelligent and inferior stock, namely the poor, uneducated, and nonwhite." The use of contrasting language, such as "superior" versus "inferior," helps us see how the eugenicist viewed different groups of people. The word "polluted" metaphorically suggests that the eugenicist saw these other groups as contaminants to the genetic pool he valued. Let's use some questions to guide our understanding: - Does the author use any metaphors? Yes, "polluted" is a metaphor for how the eugenicist viewed the mixing of races and classes. - Does the author use contrasting language? Yes, the terms "superior" and "inferior" create a clear contrast in the eugenicist's beliefs. - Are there any additional examples or expansions? The examples of "the poor, uneducated, and nonwhite" provide specifics of whom the eugenicist viewed as "inferior." Understanding from this context, we can see that the eugenicist's beliefs were deeply rooted in racist and classist ideologies, using pseudoscientific methods like organ transplantation and life extension to further these beliefs. Here's a list of vocabulary words to remember: 1. **Eugenicist**: Someone who believes in or practices eugenics, the idea of improving the human race through selective breeding. 2. **Polluted**: Metaphorically used here to mean contaminated or tarnished, referring to the mixing of races or classes seen negatively by the eugenicist. 3. **Superior**: Higher in quality, rank, or status. 4. **Inferior**: Lower in quality, rank, or status. Now, let's get creative! I'd love for each of you to write your own responses to this text using as many words from our vocabulary list as possible. Show your understanding of these words and give a thoughtful response to the text as you understand it. Be creative in how you express these ideas! Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:57:35 -0500 Tell me about your impact and role in the development and unfortunate closing of Mercy-Douglass Hospital. https://writingpartners.net/documents/5059?scroll_to=37988 https://writingpartners.net/documents/5059?scroll_to=37988 Judge Herbert E. Millen played a crucial role in the development of Mercy-Douglass Hospital as the chair of the reorganized Board of Directors after the merger between Mercy Hospital and Frederick Douglass Memorial Hospital in 1948. His leadership during the early years of the newly formed institution was pivotal in establishing a robust foundation for the hospital, which aimed to improve medical services for African Americans in Philadelphia. The merger was significant as it combined the strengths of two historically Black hospitals to create a stronger, more financially stable institution. Judge Millen's guidance helped ensure that the hospital continued to serve the African-American community while providing opportunities for Black physicians and nurses to practice, teach, and learn. His involvement in community activities and fundraising efforts reflected his commitment to the hospital's mission. Unfortunately, Mercy-Douglass Hospital eventually closed in 1973 due to financial difficulties and the changing landscape of healthcare, which led to the decline of smaller community hospitals. Despite the hospital's closure, its legacy and the impact of leaders like Judge Millen live on through the progress they made in promoting equality and providing healthcare services to underserved communities. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:02:58 -0500 Epigraph's Importance https://writingpartners.net/documents/4627?scroll_to=36210 https://writingpartners.net/documents/4627?scroll_to=36210 So the epigraph's importance stems from the idea and understanding of the complexity which is a human. To not belittle their existence. Recognizing that there is humanity in everyone, and you should never think any less. Having these ideas set into you mind preps you for the contents of the book, so you can better understand and engage in the reading. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:42:15 -0500 Is this epigraph something you should read before the book, then come back to later on or when you finish the book? Or is it just a one and done read, an introductory statement? https://writingpartners.net/documents/4627?scroll_to=36205 https://writingpartners.net/documents/4627?scroll_to=36205 The epigraph from Elie Wiesel serves as a powerful reminder as you embark on reading "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." It encourages you to see every individual as a complex universe, filled with secrets, treasures, anguish, and triumphs. This perspective is crucial as you delve into the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells contributed immensely to scientific advancements, yet her personal story remained largely unknown for decades. Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, emphasizes the importance of recognizing the humanity in each person, a theme that echoes throughout the book. Understanding the terms in the epigraph is vital. An "abstraction" refers to viewing someone in a detached or general way, lacking the recognition of their unique individuality. The "Nuremberg Code" is a set of ethical guidelines for human experimentation, established after World War II to ensure the dignity and rights of individuals are upheld in medical research. Knowing these concepts enhances your comprehension of the ethical dilemmas and injustices presented in the story. - Elie Wiesel's background and significance. - The relevance of the Nuremberg Code to Henrietta Lacks’ story. - How the epigraph sets the tone for the book's exploration of ethics and humanity. What would you like to learn more about? Please Note: Everything in this comment is AI-generated. It is made up to sound like me. I invite you to read and comment on the interview I did with David Dobbs November 22, 2011, in the Open Notebook. You can find "How Rebecca Skloot Built The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" here: https://writingpartners.net/documents/4635 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:42:15 -0500 Epigraph Evaluation Assignment https://writingpartners.net/documents/4627?scroll_to=36203 https://writingpartners.net/documents/4627?scroll_to=36203 The epigraph is telling us to have a deeper view of what an individual human is. To me, what makes a human a human is their uniqueness. Everyone being different but united under one title ; that being human. It's like a web of life that spreads into more individual strands which each have their own stories. abstract : existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. abstraction : the process of taking away or removing characteristics from something in order to reduce it to a set of essential characteristics. Eliezer "Elie" Wiesel was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor. He authored 57 books, with a lot of them being based on his experiences as a Jewish prisoner in the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps. The Nuremberg code is a ten point statement delimiting permissible medical experimentation on human subjects. This permits humane experimentation and justifies it only if its results benefit society and it is carried out in accord with basic principles that “satisfy moral, ethical, and legal concepts.” Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:35:08 -0500 Where's the music? https://writingpartners.net/documents/4578?scroll_to=35171 https://writingpartners.net/documents/4578?scroll_to=35171 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:46:41 -0500 I like the use of extra characters https://writingpartners.net/documents/4578?scroll_to=35170 https://writingpartners.net/documents/4578?scroll_to=35170 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:45:59 -0500 I think the music was a bit loud, but the film itself was good and served it's purpose. https://writingpartners.net/documents/4582?scroll_to=35169 https://writingpartners.net/documents/4582?scroll_to=35169 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:39:57 -0500 does the man in the image serve any significance? https://writingpartners.net/documents/4499?scroll_to=34836 https://writingpartners.net/documents/4499?scroll_to=34836 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:03:38 -0500 I like the blooper section https://writingpartners.net/documents/4499?scroll_to=34835 https://writingpartners.net/documents/4499?scroll_to=34835 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:03:01 -0500 I enjoyed the dark undertones of the film caused by the music https://writingpartners.net/documents/4499?scroll_to=34832 https://writingpartners.net/documents/4499?scroll_to=34832 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:02:48 -0500 They had a variety of background characters which enhanced the quality of the film https://writingpartners.net/documents/4414?scroll_to=34815 https://writingpartners.net/documents/4414?scroll_to=34815 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:55:26 -0500 I like the fact that I was in it https://writingpartners.net/documents/4414?scroll_to=34813 https://writingpartners.net/documents/4414?scroll_to=34813 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:55:20 -0500 Big sister general comeback I love to see it https://writingpartners.net/documents/2862?scroll_to=18981 https://writingpartners.net/documents/2862?scroll_to=18981 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:07:50 -0500 In all honesty, it's not looking good for the Democratic party. They gap has gotten small but nonetheless, Trump and the Republican party are still in the lead by a decent amount. https://writingpartners.net/documents/2862?scroll_to=18875 https://writingpartners.net/documents/2862?scroll_to=18875 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:14:18 -0500 The numbers that the Trump party has seen early have yet to decline as statistics predicted, and have even increased come election day https://writingpartners.net/documents/2862?scroll_to=18805 https://writingpartners.net/documents/2862?scroll_to=18805 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:54:42 -0500 The gender gap in young voters plays a MASSIVE role in the outcome. https://writingpartners.net/documents/2862?scroll_to=18760 https://writingpartners.net/documents/2862?scroll_to=18760 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:06:55 -0500 The percentages appearing have been in favor of the Republican or MAGA party, which is scary due to what Trump being president could mean for the American people. https://writingpartners.net/documents/2862?scroll_to=18732 https://writingpartners.net/documents/2862?scroll_to=18732 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:48:17 -0500 I agree because calling someone an alien is actually insane and so rude to do regardless of a HUMAN's place of origin. https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10436 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10436 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 23:11:58 -0400 Most likely, throughout the debate they both seem to be very controlled and not caught off guard by anything https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10430 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10430 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 23:10:15 -0400 Probably just following the beliefs of Trump. https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10425 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10425 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 23:07:16 -0400 literally like he's so unhinged and can lack self control. https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10420 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10420 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 23:05:18 -0400 Literally, they seem like polar opposites in terms of attitude. https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10415 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10415 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 23:02:37 -0400 I would as well, I feel like it's important for us to know https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10405 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10405 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:58:47 -0400 Vince claims Trump actually salvaged Obama care. https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10399 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10399 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:56:12 -0400 Illegal aliens is crazy he's definitely Trump's accomplice https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10349 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10349 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:45:03 -0400 Waltz gave facts on the veteran home loans. https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10335 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10335 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:41:37 -0400 love how Walz isn't just standing for pro-abortion, but he's pro-women, and pro-freedom https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10028 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=10028 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:14:39 -0400 the fact they're both getting called out is actually hilarious https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=9834 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=9834 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:55:50 -0400 omg did he lie about traveling??? https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=9724 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=9724 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:50:02 -0400 AGAIN the two are in agreement with each others ideas, just not the person leading the other. https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=9662 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=9662 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:47:11 -0400 The VP's actually seem to have a lot of agreeable viewpoints and can find middle-ground with each other https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=9386 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=9386 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:35:28 -0400 random thought, but this debate is a lot less hectic than the previous. I appreciate how they aren't shouting at or over each other (so far) https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=9277 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=9277 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:31:18 -0400 He claimed that Kamala Harris is the main cause of family separation https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=9144 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=9144 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:26:06 -0400 I like how Vance touched up on the HUGE problem which is addiction in the U.S https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=9073 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=9073 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:42:31 -0400 Vance is a firm believer of Peace through Strength https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=8835 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=8835 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:55:14 -0400 Instead of directly answering the question, Vance got sidetracked with personal details about himself. https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=8733 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=8733 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:09:35 -0400 Walz brings up statements made by those who've worked under Trump to support his claim that he is dangerous https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=8663 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=8663 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:07:31 -0400 He called out he lack of decency from both parties, which I think is interesting. https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=8617 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1340?scroll_to=8617 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:00:39 -0400 I agree! He is extremely engaged with the crowd https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=8258 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=8258 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:53:56 -0400 When put that way it makes a lot of sense. https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=8249 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=8249 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:50:40 -0400 I think it's inspiring that his students motivated him and made him believe in himself https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=8212 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=8212 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:39:54 -0400 I agree, it was a good gesture and a sign of thoughtfulness https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=8200 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=8200 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:36:42 -0400 He places former President Trump in a positive light. https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7761 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7761 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:24:22 -0400 He claims that our sacred duty is to preserve the American experiment https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7750 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7750 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:20:53 -0400 He's very interactive with the crowd https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7733 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7733 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:32:26 -0400 As governor, he made lots of good, impactful changes. https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7701 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7701 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:53:40 -0400 In his 12 years of political experience, he's learned a lot of things. Most importantly, making positive change without compromising his values https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7692 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7692 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:08:01 -0400 His players and students convinced him to run for congress https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7666 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7666 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:04:17 -0400 He has a very diverse background https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7654 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7654 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:21:17 -0400 Due to being a veteran for 24 years, there might be a bias towards him https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7635 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7635 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:00:01 -0400 Growing up in a small town, Tim Walz learned has knowledge on what it means to take care of people because that's the values they were pushing in his hometown https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7575 https://writingpartners.net/documents/1341?scroll_to=7575 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:49:34 -0400 after checking the data, the economy under Trump’s rule is extremely similar to how it is under Biden’s rule. Data shows that under Trump : average annual economic growth rate was 2.3% (including the slowdown due to COVID) under Biden = 2.2% https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=5134 https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=5134 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 Kamala mentions that a number of those who have worked under Trump view him in a negative light and as "unfit" to command our nation. Is this true? https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=5087 https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=5087 Vice President Kamala Harris has indeed made claims suggesting that several individuals who previously worked under former President Donald Trump have expressed negative views about his fitness to command the nation. To verify this claim, let’s delve into specific instances and statements from former Trump administration officials. One prominent example is James Mattis, who served as Secretary of Defense under Trump. In a June 2020 statement published in The Atlantic, Mattis criticized Trump, stating that he was the first president in his lifetime "who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try." Mattis further accused Trump of making a "mockery" of the Constitution. Would you like to see more? Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 Trump claims there would be no quarrel with Russia if he was president due to his personal relationship with Putin. https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=4263 https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=4263 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 Trump is actually a of master of "Deny Deny Deny" and it is hilarious https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=4156 https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=4156 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 Trump claims Kamala and her team are using weaponization claims against him. https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=4037 https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=4037 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 Kamala mentions that a number of those who have worked under Trump view him in a negative light and as "unfit" to command our nation https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=3963 https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=3963 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 "They're eating the pets" is just wicked to say https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=3921 https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=3921 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 Trump claims Kamala doesn't actually have a plan at all. https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=3824 https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=3824 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 Kamala claims that the greatest economists have reviewed and compared her own and Trump's tax plan, and that they said hers would strengthen the economy while Trumps would ruin it. https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=3773 https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=3773 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 I think a compelling argument Trump makes is bringing back the economic success the U.S. had during his presidency https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=3689 https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=3689 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 who do y'all want to be president? https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=3499 https://writingpartners.net/documents/743?scroll_to=3499 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:04:16 -0500 Yes, I would https://writingpartners.net/documents/767?scroll_to=3080 https://writingpartners.net/documents/767?scroll_to=3080 Trump's claim that the economy was struggling and jobs were scarce before he took office in 2016 is not supported by the data. In fact, during President Obama's last year, the U.S. economy added over 2.4 million jobs, and there were 76 consecutive months of job growth. Job openings were near record levels, contradicting the assertion that jobs were hard to come by. Would you like to delve deeper into how Trump's narrative about job growth compares with the actual statistics during his and Obama's administrations? Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 What's the most compelling argument Trump is making? https://writingpartners.net/documents/767?scroll_to=3070 https://writingpartners.net/documents/767?scroll_to=3070 First, let's dive into what you might find as the most compelling argument Former President Donald Trump is making. One point he emphasizes is the state of the U.S. economy and job growth under his administration compared to his successor's. He often cites metrics and data to argue that his policies led to economic prosperity and job creation. Would you like to hear more about this analysis and how it stacks up against the actual data? Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 I think it's very impressive how he kept his composure while talking about something that would traumatize most people https://writingpartners.net/documents/767?scroll_to=3046 https://writingpartners.net/documents/767?scroll_to=3046 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 Trump also states that this is the worst it's ever been https://writingpartners.net/documents/767?scroll_to=3036 https://writingpartners.net/documents/767?scroll_to=3036 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 Trump talks about mass American unemployment and the cause of it https://writingpartners.net/documents/767?scroll_to=3003 https://writingpartners.net/documents/767?scroll_to=3003 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400 Kamala speaks about a new way forward for our nation with this election https://writingpartners.net/documents/767?scroll_to=2993 https://writingpartners.net/documents/767?scroll_to=2993 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:25 -0400