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Essays by Rene

On this page, I share writing samples I have developed through research during my academic life. I am very passionate about LGBTQIA rights, Black Studies, and controversial thinking. Please feel free to comment and share. 

Pride Parade

01

The Rainbow Dollar

In this case study, I study and review the capitalistic wave of LGBT marketing in the present day through communication strategies, internal and external. 

02

The Act-Up Movement

For my Political Communication class, I chose to challenge myself to find out more about the AIDS epidemic and its impact on the livelihood and reputation of the LGBT movement.

Hospital Bed
Megaphone Protestor

03

LGBT History: Messages and their Meanings 

This essays serves as a historical marker of the messages pushed by the LGBT community from the 1960s to the present, with feedback from non-LGBT communities impacted by the influence of this community.

04

Black Male Identity

Reviewing "Topdog/Underdog," by Suzan Lori-Parks and "A Raisin In The Sun," by Lorraine Hansberry, a common theme centered around the Black man and his identity, family upbringing, and self-esteem. Is a Black man a reflection of his environment or a result of his home life?

Man Listening to Headphones
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