ORJ's Random Blog

       Mahalia Jackson, an unsung hero, and the singer your parents/grandparents probably all know and love. Ever wonder who she is? In this blog I’m going to be talking about who she is and her legacy in black history. Mahalia Jackson was known as a gospel queen. One of her most famous songs called “Move On Up a Little Higher” sold over two million copies. As an active supporter of the Civil Rights Movement she participated in the Montgomery bus boycott and one of her famous quotes are “ Tell ‘em Martin, tell ‘em about the dream!” Okay, after reviewing her let’s dive a little deeper. Mahalia Jackson was originally Mahala Jackson before adding an “i” to her name. She was born on October 26 1911 in New Orleans. Mahalia was inspired by singers such as Bessie Smith and began singing in Mount Moriah Baptist Church. She eventually wanted to sing music that wasn’t religious, rather non-gospel but she made a promise and stuck to gospel. Later she sang and recorded a song c...

Homework is a big thing in school, people from elementary all the way to highschool receive it. But is homework really beneficial, is it necessary? A lot of people have different opinions on homework these days and today I’m going to be talking about the pros and cons of homework. Let’s begin! First let’s start with a pro! A positive thing about homework is that it increases the likelihood of attending college. Many studies show that homework increases the achievements of students, for example grades. According to High School Journal students who spend 30 minutes or an hour on homework score higher than their peers. According to IZA , homework helps students have better GPAs and the probability of attending college. Another pro is that parents can get involved with their child’s learning. When assignments are taken home parents can see what their child is learning and what their child is weak at for a subject. Parents even note that they didn’t know their child has a learning disa...