Project Overview

When I was a young apprentice in Boston, I taught myself how to write by converting prose essays into poetry. It helped me better understand the content by having to break the elaborate ideas into simple, concise phrases. This, in turn, helped me better memorize the ideas.

Because of that, I figured I would prove the effectiveness of my approach by demonstrating with the Bill of Rights.

After all, the Bill of Rights is essentially America’s “10 Commandments”. They are often cited during political debates and are generally treated with reverence by those involved within the debates. And, as is common with human nature, these foundational points are weaponized with little understanding of the actual historical context that these rights were established upon.

So let’s take a look at these first ten amendments and get some better understanding of our principles, shall we?

If you see below, you can click on any of the Amendments. They will lead you to a page that will include:

1. Lyrics to the rap I created for the amendment

2. A video of me performing it

3. A brief essay discussing its relevance in current society

I hope you enjoy!