JSTOR (/ Ë dÊ eÉª s t ÉËr / JAY-stor; short for Journal Storage) is a digital library founded in 1995. Originally containing digitized back issues of academic journals, it now also includes books and primary sources, and current issues of journals.
Blackbird Symbol - Facts. 1  The term 'Blackbirding' refers to the slave trade. 2  Blackbird is a slang term for the local indigenous people of Queensland, Australia, they are also called 'Kanaka'. 3  A common blackbird only lives for about two and a half years. 4  In early Christian writing, the Blackbird is a symbol of evil.
Movie Info. BLACKBIRD tells the story of seventeen-year-old Randy (Julian Walker), a devout Christian, who, as strong as he seems on the outside, is hiding a secret inner struggle - the denial of being gay. He is also struggling with his life at home since his father (Isaiah Washington) has left, and Randy cares for his emotionally disturbed mother (Mo'Nique).