Sunday, May 9, 2010
Peer Reviews.
Peer review for Moe Hunt from Kyle Hill.
1. What worked well? Elaborate?
The subject is very interesting.
2. What needs improvement? Elaborate?
Needs more persuasive opinions in the paper.
3. What is paper about? Is it clear?
Not quite sure yet, needs to be finished.
4. Examine the MLA Works Cited, and In-text Citation
Not finished yet.
Peer Review for Moe Hunt from Kris Russel.
1. What worked well? Elaborate?
The topic is interesting and so far, it's intriguing.
2. What needs improvement? Elaborate?
Needs to be longer.
3. What is paper about? Is it clear?
The paper is about stereotypes and absences of minorities in Television.
4. Examine the MLA Works Cited, and In-text Citation.
Okay.
Peer Review for Kris Russel by Moe Hunt.
1. What worked well? Elaborate?
He seems to really be interested in his topic!
2. What needs improvement? Elaborate?
Maybe more info on side effects of steroids.
3. What is paper about? Is it clear?
About usage of steroids in baseball.
4. Examine the MLA Works Cited, and In-text Citation.
A OKAY!
Peer review for Kyle Hill by Moe Hunt.
1. What worked well? Elaborate?
He seemed very into his topic.
2. What needs improvement? Elaborate?
More realistic data.
3. What is paper about? Is it clear?
His paper is about homosexuality. Yes, it is clear.
4. Examine the MLA Works Cited, and In-text Citation.
Good to go.
Minority paper.
Think of the Cleaver family: A good wholesome family that is surrounded by positivity and laughter. How about the Clampett's? The Clampett’s were a great tight knit family that, even if misunderstood, has great moral and family values. How about we take a look at "I Dream of Jeannie"! Great comedic timing and such a great cast that tugs at your heartstrings with love and laughter. Just like many shows today, what is something that is missing from those classic iconic Television shows? Just a moment, time for you to think about it. No, it isn't sexuality that is missing or more risqué gags. It's one word: Minorities.
Television has been entertaining the mind's of all ages, young and old, since *insert date here*. Many Television shows have brought families closer together, cause emotional sadness, mysterious plots, and cliffhangers to family settings. With so many great role models to choose from, children grew up around amazing heroes on the small screen. How many of those heroes are not Caucasian?
Minorites are such an important part of the United States of America. For many years, minorities have brought themselves over to this country and helped improve many things. Minorities make up such a large amount of the population as well! On the “CNN” website link, http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/14/real_estate/rising_minorities/index.htm, states that 104.6 million, 36% of this country is populated by minorities. Asians in our country’s population is 2.7% of our country’s population which is about 15.5 million people. The state of Hawaii is 54% Asian population. Just the number of Latinos in California is 13.5 million! New York even has 3.5 million African Americans living there! How is it that our country has so many minorities, but yet, cannot represent them on Television in a positive light?
Segregation. Requiring different colors to be treated as if they are diseased and disgusting was very popular around the time of Television shows being developed, often Whites were seen on the small screen as great families and role models for everyone to look up to. Minorities were often shafted from ever being on the small screen for viewers. Casting agencies, along with viewers seem uninterested in diversity with their programming. With segregation around all around the United States, what would make Television so different?
Even if minorities were exposed on Television shows, it was never in a positive manner. Either the character was obnoxious, scary, or just plain idiotic. Stereotypes were always the way minorities were represented. Stereotypes in the early Television shows often depicted minorities as unintelligent as possible. Stereotypes seemed to be the only way minorities were shown on Television programming. From the poor, uneducated African American man causing violence or plain stupidity, to an Asian man that cannot understand you, has a thick accent, and always is confused, stereotypes were the only way minorities were allowed to be on Television. With so much racism around on the streets of the country, what would make Television so different?
So many changes to our country has happened since segregation and racial discrimination of the 50's and 60's, changes have taken place on our Television programming as well. Minorities are now shown more often than ever before on Television. One of the first inspirational African American families showed up on Television in a program called "The Cosby Show". This show took a great risk by having a positive look on a wealthy, educated, non violent, African American family. This program showed a whole new light on minorities. This family had money, education, and even better, they had moral values and loved each other. This opened the door for so much for opportunities for minorities in Television.
Many Television programming has gone by and many Television families have gone by. The year is now 2010. What Television shows can you think of, where minorities are the main characters and Caucasians are the background characters. "Everybody Hates Chris", "The Cleveland Show"? Can't really think of any more, to be honest. Even if you could, how many of those shows would the characters be non stereotypical?
How many shows can you think of that have an Asian or Latino as the main character? Or how about an Indian or Native American? How many Television shows can you think of that even have ANY reoccurring character that represents a minority in a positive light instead of making them an idiotic foreigner, an asshole, or just plain up violent?
On an article from http://www.newenglandfilm.com/news/archives/99january/womeninfilm.htm, it shows statistics that Caucasians take 80% of roles. That is despicable. Caucasians aren’t the only talented actresses and actors out there! This is the year 2010, as a country trying to move forward, we should try to influence cultural diversity in the casting of Television programming. Minorities should have more screen time and opportunities to be the star of a Television show. Minorities are part of our country and should be hired as part of main casts on Television shows, not just to be legal, but to show minorities in a positive light!
There are Television shows that do have minorities. Although, many Television shows, nowadays, use stereotypes more than ever! Muslims owning gas stations, Asians being stingy with money, Latinos being dirty, Asians with small genitalia, Indians treating women terribly, what about that African American guy robbing people and shooting everybody in site with his gun, surrounded by his gang? These stereotypes, and more, show up so much in Television programming. This type of racial profiling leaves young children and audiences with stereotypical judgment and opinions that they could base all minorities by what they see on Television.
According to, “http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/stereotyping/ethnics_and_minorities/minorities_entertainment.cfm”, reported that African Americans only made up 15% of characters on Television. Also reported, was a horrific stat of the four main broadcasters of major Television companies out of 26 new TV shows for the 2000 season, no main characters were people of color. Why do Television companies think that doing so, would make their TV shows more positive? By adding people of color, would attract more audiences and gain respect from viewers.
The article continues to shock as in 2002 researchers at B.C.’s Simon Fraser University in 70 hours of Canadian Television programming, out of 1,200 characters shown, only 12% were minorities. The article also states that minorities are often shown as props or “extras” on sets. Minorities characters are often owning restaurants, doing your nails, driving cabs, or seen as violent criminals on cop shows. Minorities are a big part of our country’s roots and should not be only used as “props”.
Not only are minorities used just a “props”, they are often used as horrific stereotypes to bring minorities in Television. Stereotypes are such a backwards way to show a minority on Television. Media Awarenesses website link, http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/stereotyping/index.cfm”, shows the outcomes of stereotyping in a bad way. The website states that stereotypes, “reduce a wide range of differences in people to simplistic categorizations, transform assumptions about particular groups of people into "realities", be used to justify the position of those in power, and perpetuate social prejudice and inequality”.
Anil Gupta, is a very successful Asian in the entertainment industry. He produced “The Office” and etc. According to http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/how-television-still-suffers-from-stereotyping-509417.html Anil says that Television still suffers from the media stereotyping. Anil recalls this moment from racism in Television, “Gupta recalls being in a production meeting early in his career. One of the executives dismissed the idea of casting an Asian in a comedy, saying: "Oh you know, I don't think [Asians] are funny."” That kind of behavior is ridiculous. There are many funny Asians. Take for example, Margaret Cho and Kevjumba on Youtube. Not only Asians, but there are so many talented minorities that are misrepresented on all types of media, from Television to the music industry.
Some Television shows that have minority main characters can be very successful. Take a look at NBC’s “The Office”. “The Office” does have many Caucasian main characters, but also represents minorities as well. They have Daryl, an African American, who is intelligent, a hard worker, and is not “ghetto”. When Daryl is brought up around stereotypes around the office, he does not get violent or pissed, he reacts calmly and knows that he does not fit the stereotypes. The show also has an Indian woman named Kelly and a new current Japanese worker. They are all represented on the show as great people and shows that minorities can be on a successful Television show!
Minorities are what brings our country together. Minorities will always be a part of our society and should be represented on Television in a non stereotypical way. Every race should be able to be proud to have a positive character they can look up to, or a character that represents their race in a positive manner. For our country to get past racism and profiling of minorities, the media needs to take a stand and show minorities as main characters, just like how they are main characters of our country.
Television has been entertaining the mind's of all ages, young and old, since *insert date here*. Many Television shows have brought families closer together, cause emotional sadness, mysterious plots, and cliffhangers to family settings. With so many great role models to choose from, children grew up around amazing heroes on the small screen. How many of those heroes are not Caucasian?
Minorites are such an important part of the United States of America. For many years, minorities have brought themselves over to this country and helped improve many things. Minorities make up such a large amount of the population as well! On the “CNN” website link, http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/14/real_estate/rising_minorities/index.htm, states that 104.6 million, 36% of this country is populated by minorities. Asians in our country’s population is 2.7% of our country’s population which is about 15.5 million people. The state of Hawaii is 54% Asian population. Just the number of Latinos in California is 13.5 million! New York even has 3.5 million African Americans living there! How is it that our country has so many minorities, but yet, cannot represent them on Television in a positive light?
Segregation. Requiring different colors to be treated as if they are diseased and disgusting was very popular around the time of Television shows being developed, often Whites were seen on the small screen as great families and role models for everyone to look up to. Minorities were often shafted from ever being on the small screen for viewers. Casting agencies, along with viewers seem uninterested in diversity with their programming. With segregation around all around the United States, what would make Television so different?
Even if minorities were exposed on Television shows, it was never in a positive manner. Either the character was obnoxious, scary, or just plain idiotic. Stereotypes were always the way minorities were represented. Stereotypes in the early Television shows often depicted minorities as unintelligent as possible. Stereotypes seemed to be the only way minorities were shown on Television programming. From the poor, uneducated African American man causing violence or plain stupidity, to an Asian man that cannot understand you, has a thick accent, and always is confused, stereotypes were the only way minorities were allowed to be on Television. With so much racism around on the streets of the country, what would make Television so different?
So many changes to our country has happened since segregation and racial discrimination of the 50's and 60's, changes have taken place on our Television programming as well. Minorities are now shown more often than ever before on Television. One of the first inspirational African American families showed up on Television in a program called "The Cosby Show". This show took a great risk by having a positive look on a wealthy, educated, non violent, African American family. This program showed a whole new light on minorities. This family had money, education, and even better, they had moral values and loved each other. This opened the door for so much for opportunities for minorities in Television.
Many Television programming has gone by and many Television families have gone by. The year is now 2010. What Television shows can you think of, where minorities are the main characters and Caucasians are the background characters. "Everybody Hates Chris", "The Cleveland Show"? Can't really think of any more, to be honest. Even if you could, how many of those shows would the characters be non stereotypical?
How many shows can you think of that have an Asian or Latino as the main character? Or how about an Indian or Native American? How many Television shows can you think of that even have ANY reoccurring character that represents a minority in a positive light instead of making them an idiotic foreigner, an asshole, or just plain up violent?
On an article from http://www.newenglandfilm.com/news/archives/99january/womeninfilm.htm, it shows statistics that Caucasians take 80% of roles. That is despicable. Caucasians aren’t the only talented actresses and actors out there! This is the year 2010, as a country trying to move forward, we should try to influence cultural diversity in the casting of Television programming. Minorities should have more screen time and opportunities to be the star of a Television show. Minorities are part of our country and should be hired as part of main casts on Television shows, not just to be legal, but to show minorities in a positive light!
There are Television shows that do have minorities. Although, many Television shows, nowadays, use stereotypes more than ever! Muslims owning gas stations, Asians being stingy with money, Latinos being dirty, Asians with small genitalia, Indians treating women terribly, what about that African American guy robbing people and shooting everybody in site with his gun, surrounded by his gang? These stereotypes, and more, show up so much in Television programming. This type of racial profiling leaves young children and audiences with stereotypical judgment and opinions that they could base all minorities by what they see on Television.
According to, “http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/stereotyping/ethnics_and_minorities/minorities_entertainment.cfm”, reported that African Americans only made up 15% of characters on Television. Also reported, was a horrific stat of the four main broadcasters of major Television companies out of 26 new TV shows for the 2000 season, no main characters were people of color. Why do Television companies think that doing so, would make their TV shows more positive? By adding people of color, would attract more audiences and gain respect from viewers.
The article continues to shock as in 2002 researchers at B.C.’s Simon Fraser University in 70 hours of Canadian Television programming, out of 1,200 characters shown, only 12% were minorities. The article also states that minorities are often shown as props or “extras” on sets. Minorities characters are often owning restaurants, doing your nails, driving cabs, or seen as violent criminals on cop shows. Minorities are a big part of our country’s roots and should not be only used as “props”.
Not only are minorities used just a “props”, they are often used as horrific stereotypes to bring minorities in Television. Stereotypes are such a backwards way to show a minority on Television. Media Awarenesses website link, http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/stereotyping/index.cfm”, shows the outcomes of stereotyping in a bad way. The website states that stereotypes, “reduce a wide range of differences in people to simplistic categorizations, transform assumptions about particular groups of people into "realities", be used to justify the position of those in power, and perpetuate social prejudice and inequality”.
Anil Gupta, is a very successful Asian in the entertainment industry. He produced “The Office” and etc. According to http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/how-television-still-suffers-from-stereotyping-509417.html Anil says that Television still suffers from the media stereotyping. Anil recalls this moment from racism in Television, “Gupta recalls being in a production meeting early in his career. One of the executives dismissed the idea of casting an Asian in a comedy, saying: "Oh you know, I don't think [Asians] are funny."” That kind of behavior is ridiculous. There are many funny Asians. Take for example, Margaret Cho and Kevjumba on Youtube. Not only Asians, but there are so many talented minorities that are misrepresented on all types of media, from Television to the music industry.
Some Television shows that have minority main characters can be very successful. Take a look at NBC’s “The Office”. “The Office” does have many Caucasian main characters, but also represents minorities as well. They have Daryl, an African American, who is intelligent, a hard worker, and is not “ghetto”. When Daryl is brought up around stereotypes around the office, he does not get violent or pissed, he reacts calmly and knows that he does not fit the stereotypes. The show also has an Indian woman named Kelly and a new current Japanese worker. They are all represented on the show as great people and shows that minorities can be on a successful Television show!
Minorities are what brings our country together. Minorities will always be a part of our society and should be represented on Television in a non stereotypical way. Every race should be able to be proud to have a positive character they can look up to, or a character that represents their race in a positive manner. For our country to get past racism and profiling of minorities, the media needs to take a stand and show minorities as main characters, just like how they are main characters of our country.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Minorities.
Think of the Cleaver family: A good wholesome family that is surrounded by positivity and laughter. How about the Clampett's? Still a great tight knit family that, even if misunderstood, has great moral and family values. How about we take a look at "I Dream of Jeannie"! Great comedic timing and such a great cast that tugs at your heartstrings with love and laughter. Just like many shows today, what is something that is missing from those classic iconic Television shows? Just a moment, time for you to think about it. No, it isn't sexuality that is missing or more risque gags. It's one word: Minorities.
Television has been entertaining the mind's of all ages, young and old, since *insert date here*. Many Television shows have brought families closer together, cause emotional sadness, mysterious plots, and cliffhangers to family settings. With so many great role models to choose from, children grew up around amazing heroes on the small screen. How many of those heroes are not Caucasian?
Segregation. Requiring different colors to be treated as if they are diseased and disgusting was very popular around the time of Television shows being developed, often Whites were seen on the small screen as great families and role models for everyone to look up to. Minorities were often shafted from ever being on the small screen for viewers. Casting agencies, along with viewers seem uninterested in diversity with their programming. With segregation around all around the United States, what would make Television so different?
Even if minorities were exposed on Television shows, it was never in a positive manner. Either the character was obnoxious, scary, or just plain idiotic. Stereotypes were always the way minorities were represented. Stereotypes in the early Television shows often depicted minorities as unintelligent as possible. Stereotypes seemed to be the only way minorities were shown on Television programming. From the poor, uneducated African American man causing violence or plain stupidity, to an Asian man that cannot understand you, has a thick accent, and always is confused, stereotypes were the only way minorities were allowed to be on Television. With so much racism around on the streets of the country, what would make Television so different?
So many changes to our country has happened since segregation and racial discrimination of the 50's and 60's, changes have taken place on our Television programming as well. Minorities are now shown more often than ever before on Television. One of the first inspirational African American families showed up on Television in a program called "The Cosby Show". This show took a great risk by having a positive look on a wealthy, educated, non violent, African American family. This program showed a whole new light on minorities. This family had money, education, and even better, they had moral values and loved each other. This opened the door for so much for opportunities for minorities in Television.
Many Television programming has gone by and many Television families have gone by. The year is now 2010. What Television shows can you think of, where minorities are the main characters and Caucasians are the background characters. "Everybody Hates Chris", "The Cleveland Show"? Can't really think of any more, to be honest. Even if you could, how many of those shows would the characters be non stereotypical?
How many shows can you think of that have an Asian or Latino as the main character? Or how about an Indian or Native American? How many Television shows can you think of that even have ANY reoccurring character that represents a minority in a positive light instead of making them an idiotic foreigner, an asshole, or just plain up violent?
Many Television shows, nowadays, use stereotypes more than ever! Muslims owning gas stations, Asians being stingy with money, Latinos being dirty, Asians with small genitalia, Indians treating women terribly, what about that African American guy robbing people and shooting everybody in site with his gun, surrounded by his gang? These stereotypes, and more, show up so much in Television programming. This type of racial profiling leaves young children and audiences with stereotypical judgment and opinions that they could base all minorities by what they see on Television.
Television has been entertaining the mind's of all ages, young and old, since *insert date here*. Many Television shows have brought families closer together, cause emotional sadness, mysterious plots, and cliffhangers to family settings. With so many great role models to choose from, children grew up around amazing heroes on the small screen. How many of those heroes are not Caucasian?
Segregation. Requiring different colors to be treated as if they are diseased and disgusting was very popular around the time of Television shows being developed, often Whites were seen on the small screen as great families and role models for everyone to look up to. Minorities were often shafted from ever being on the small screen for viewers. Casting agencies, along with viewers seem uninterested in diversity with their programming. With segregation around all around the United States, what would make Television so different?
Even if minorities were exposed on Television shows, it was never in a positive manner. Either the character was obnoxious, scary, or just plain idiotic. Stereotypes were always the way minorities were represented. Stereotypes in the early Television shows often depicted minorities as unintelligent as possible. Stereotypes seemed to be the only way minorities were shown on Television programming. From the poor, uneducated African American man causing violence or plain stupidity, to an Asian man that cannot understand you, has a thick accent, and always is confused, stereotypes were the only way minorities were allowed to be on Television. With so much racism around on the streets of the country, what would make Television so different?
So many changes to our country has happened since segregation and racial discrimination of the 50's and 60's, changes have taken place on our Television programming as well. Minorities are now shown more often than ever before on Television. One of the first inspirational African American families showed up on Television in a program called "The Cosby Show". This show took a great risk by having a positive look on a wealthy, educated, non violent, African American family. This program showed a whole new light on minorities. This family had money, education, and even better, they had moral values and loved each other. This opened the door for so much for opportunities for minorities in Television.
Many Television programming has gone by and many Television families have gone by. The year is now 2010. What Television shows can you think of, where minorities are the main characters and Caucasians are the background characters. "Everybody Hates Chris", "The Cleveland Show"? Can't really think of any more, to be honest. Even if you could, how many of those shows would the characters be non stereotypical?
How many shows can you think of that have an Asian or Latino as the main character? Or how about an Indian or Native American? How many Television shows can you think of that even have ANY reoccurring character that represents a minority in a positive light instead of making them an idiotic foreigner, an asshole, or just plain up violent?
Many Television shows, nowadays, use stereotypes more than ever! Muslims owning gas stations, Asians being stingy with money, Latinos being dirty, Asians with small genitalia, Indians treating women terribly, what about that African American guy robbing people and shooting everybody in site with his gun, surrounded by his gang? These stereotypes, and more, show up so much in Television programming. This type of racial profiling leaves young children and audiences with stereotypical judgment and opinions that they could base all minorities by what they see on Television.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Name: Monica Hunt
Age: 18 Years old.
Date of birth: 3/10/1992.
Location: Lacon, Illinois.
About Me:
Ever since I was born I was raised with the mindset of if you try your hardest, dreams come true. Firm believer ever since. My name is Monica Hunt and I'm from a little small town called Lacon, Illinois! I just turned eighteen years old and am about to graduate from high school. Throughout my years in high school, I was obsessed with being on stage and making people happy with being in a production. I was in many productions of our school, Midland High School. Last year, I received the lead role as the Madrigal Jester in our Madrigal and just this March, I played the Cowardly Lion in our school's "The Wiz" production. Singing is an amazing passion of mine. I have been singing ever since I can remember. My mother has video tapes of me singing my heart out to Disney soundtracks and even a "Monica Hunt Presents: The Lion King. A One Woman Show"! I have always been comfortable with an audience and love to put on shows and productions that will be cherished!
Instead of taking senior year at the high school, I decided to become a full time college student and get credit hours, while still being in high school. Doing this, was a hard step, but proves that I can handle new situations and responsibilities! While being at the college, I discovered my major, performing arts. I have taken theatre while being in college and art classes. Also while being in college, I received the honor to volunteer time to Make-A-Wish. Such an amazing oppurtunity.
I love to make others happy as well. Last summer, I decided to try to make a whole new audience happy. I worked at a Nursing Home in Lacon. I started off just as a secretary, but it turned into so much more. I bonded with so many of the wonderful residents and felt as if that I was part of their family. A whole new social skill developed when I worked there. I loved working with the activities, listening to their stories, cracking jokes to them, and just spending time with them. Working there was such an honor.
I have "Wished Upon a Star" for years for this opportunity and I am so excited for to be in your presence! Performing arts is what my heart desires, and I would love to be "Part of Your World"!
Interests:
Singing, dancing, art, creating pastels, painting, drawing, screenwriting, sewing, reading, comic book conventions, cosplaying, crafts, writing stories and songs, helping out the community, helping others, volunteer work, making people laugh, encouraging smiles, going out of the way to help others, school, fashion, DISNEY (of course), movies, television, and etc.!
Chorus for 6 years, Piano lessons for 3 years, playing guitar for nearly 2 years. Many productions such as "Bye, Bye, Birdie", Madrigal dinners, and "The Wiz"! Been writing screenplays for nearly 4 years. 2 Speech classes. (So I'm comfortable in front of others while speaking publicly.). Trying to help others in need!
I love Disney so much, I even went to my Junior year prom dressed as Cinderella!
Volunteer work:
Volunteered 2/3 nights a week to an animal shelter in Lacon, IL for about 4 years, served for Legion get totgethers, helped out a Church with Christmas banquet, volunteered at a local Children's Hospital, and has dedicated time to Make-A-Wish!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Writer's Statement!
Writing this paper was difficult because I sometimes find the TED.com videos to be a little dull and hard to watch. Also the English essays are something I didn't really want to read either. So, Chris Abani's TED.com video really stuck out to me. His life is so different than anyone's I've ever heard about. So, naturally, I wanted to pick something that would interest me. Writing it was a tad bit hard because I was somewhat confused on the outline of the paper and what I was supposed to discuss. So, after getting my act together I think I created a paper I am proud of!
English.
What would you do if what you believed in could cause you harm? Could cause you your own demise? Could even lock you away? That is what Chris Abani experiences in the TED.com video titled "Chris Abani muses on humanity." He tells his life of horrible experiences with such a compassionate uplifting spirit. His video speaks of his home where the word for rape is the same word for marriage. Where females were treated with disrespect. Not only does he talk about being locked up for his views, but his experiences with a country ran by a dictatorship in a video that inspires and mesmerizes others on what he has been through.
Growing up Chris did not have an easy life. The Government was crooked and the one person who he could depend on was his mother. An English woman that was tough and loving. Only crying once in front of Chris she provided him with such a positive role model of a woman. Being there for him and teaching him proper manners. So many times mothers are looked down upon as being weak and fragile, when his mother is a great example of a liberated woman.
As Chris and his poor family are seen by a stranger and given a small act of kindness it sheds a whole new light on his perspective on life. By that one stranger giving them items and caring about a family she doesn't even know brings tears to his mother's eyes. So little it may seem to perform a small act of kindness, but to the receiver it may change their life and outlook on everything in life.
Would you be able to murder an innocent animal that was in front of you? What if you were forced to? As a child, Chris experienced having to end the life of an animal. Yes, you may think an animal is just an animal, but to Chris it was a life. A life that he had to end. He was stopping it's time on Earth. Cutting it's air supply short. He grew up in a society where being a man meant being able to hurt and prove your strength with brutality.
Not only has Chris been imprisoned once by the Nigerian Government, not twice, but three times for expressing his opinions by writing a book. Everyone has an opinion. Any subject matter brought upon any mind sparks a debate, an opinion. Opinions are often different than others, same as others, or even not understandable. To be put into prison for a belief that may not be the same as others, is horrendous. Being from America, it's hard to grasp the concept of a human being not being able to express themselves through their thoughts. Almost being executed for a book is unbelievable and tragic to anyone who is different in society.
Although being raised in such harsh conditions, Chris Abani shows the world that great people can come from those harsh lifestyles. With his emotional journey he shows the world of his struggles and his successes and brings emotions to people that have never even been through situations like his. He teaches that humanity is a quality that everyone should have in their life.
Growing up Chris did not have an easy life. The Government was crooked and the one person who he could depend on was his mother. An English woman that was tough and loving. Only crying once in front of Chris she provided him with such a positive role model of a woman. Being there for him and teaching him proper manners. So many times mothers are looked down upon as being weak and fragile, when his mother is a great example of a liberated woman.
As Chris and his poor family are seen by a stranger and given a small act of kindness it sheds a whole new light on his perspective on life. By that one stranger giving them items and caring about a family she doesn't even know brings tears to his mother's eyes. So little it may seem to perform a small act of kindness, but to the receiver it may change their life and outlook on everything in life.
Would you be able to murder an innocent animal that was in front of you? What if you were forced to? As a child, Chris experienced having to end the life of an animal. Yes, you may think an animal is just an animal, but to Chris it was a life. A life that he had to end. He was stopping it's time on Earth. Cutting it's air supply short. He grew up in a society where being a man meant being able to hurt and prove your strength with brutality.
Not only has Chris been imprisoned once by the Nigerian Government, not twice, but three times for expressing his opinions by writing a book. Everyone has an opinion. Any subject matter brought upon any mind sparks a debate, an opinion. Opinions are often different than others, same as others, or even not understandable. To be put into prison for a belief that may not be the same as others, is horrendous. Being from America, it's hard to grasp the concept of a human being not being able to express themselves through their thoughts. Almost being executed for a book is unbelievable and tragic to anyone who is different in society.
Although being raised in such harsh conditions, Chris Abani shows the world that great people can come from those harsh lifestyles. With his emotional journey he shows the world of his struggles and his successes and brings emotions to people that have never even been through situations like his. He teaches that humanity is a quality that everyone should have in their life.
Monday, February 22, 2010
When you hear the word community college? What strikes your mind? Is it: easy way to get a degree? Cheap way to pay through school? The easiest way to make your parents happy? Well, there are a lot of things that come to the mind when mentioning a community college. Community colleges are a great way to put your foot in the door to many opportunities that can help you along the pathway to success.
I'll admit, when I used to hear about Illinois Central College, I never wanted to go there. I wanted to straight up move out away from this area and develop my learning skills from a different, bigger campus. Currently, I am in my second semester here and am only 17 years old. My high school provides students with the option to take classes here for their senior credits. Obviously, it is a great opportunity to have this not only on your transcript, but for jobs to see that you are mature enough to handle yourself in college as a high school student.
In high school, I've never really fit in. I've had many friends, but since I'm different, it's always been hard for me to relate to people. Also, being mature and understanding are qualities that really aren't accepted around the younger crowd. Another problem about high school was there was not many art classes that pertained to what I want to do in life. So, I jumped at the chance to be able to take Theatre and Art or any classes that had to do with the Fine Arts.
Doing this program has been a great honor to me. Not only will I be able to spread the word to other students who are bored with the "high school life", I can inform other students that they can take their education into their own hands. Being able to go to school and being able to do what I love really has made my thoughts about this community college change drastically. Now when I hear the word "community college", I think of change, opportunities, hope, and etc.!
Monica Hunt Peer Review for Jen.
I'll admit, when I used to hear about Illinois Central College, I never wanted to go there. I wanted to straight up move out away from this area and develop my learning skills from a different, bigger campus. Currently, I am in my second semester here and am only 17 years old. My high school provides students with the option to take classes here for their senior credits. Obviously, it is a great opportunity to have this not only on your transcript, but for jobs to see that you are mature enough to handle yourself in college as a high school student.
In high school, I've never really fit in. I've had many friends, but since I'm different, it's always been hard for me to relate to people. Also, being mature and understanding are qualities that really aren't accepted around the younger crowd. Another problem about high school was there was not many art classes that pertained to what I want to do in life. So, I jumped at the chance to be able to take Theatre and Art or any classes that had to do with the Fine Arts.
Doing this program has been a great honor to me. Not only will I be able to spread the word to other students who are bored with the "high school life", I can inform other students that they can take their education into their own hands. Being able to go to school and being able to do what I love really has made my thoughts about this community college change drastically. Now when I hear the word "community college", I think of change, opportunities, hope, and etc.!
Peer Review by Kris Russell for Moe Hunt.
1. What worked well? Explain.
It felt as if she really put her emotions into her paper and you could tell that her opinions have really changed about school.
2. What needs work? Explain.
Maybe more explanation about her transition and maybe needs to be a little longer.
3. Does the essay follow the rules of the assignment and contest guidelines? Explain.
Yes.
4. Do you as a reader find the essay engaging? What aspects? If not, what could be changed to bring it more to life?
Yes, because it doesn't really sugar coat the experience or thoughts first.
Peer Review for Monica Hunt by Jen.
1. What worked well? Explain.
The way she first states her opinions of what comes to her mind about community college.
2. What needs work? Explain.
Maybe the paper needs to be a bit longer.
3. Does the essay follow the rules of the assignment and contest guidelines? Explain.
Yeah, it's under 500 words and talks about community college.
4. Do you as a reader find the essay engaging? What aspects? If not, what could be changed to bring it more to life?
Yes, but make it a little longer.
Moe Hunt review for Kris Russell.
1. What worked well? Explain.
His hook was nice and the paper flowed very well.
2. What needs work? Explain.
Maybe the transitions could be a little better.
3. Does the essay follow the rules of the assignment and contest guidelines? Explain.
Yes, he uses correct grammar too.
4. Do you as a reader find the essay engaging? What aspects? If not, what could be changed to bring it more to life?
Well, I like it because Kris is in the same program as I am, so it's interesting to read.Monica Hunt Peer Review for Jen.
1. What worked well? Explain.
The paper used correct grammar and really had a great feel to it.
2. What needs work? Explain.
Maybe add a few more reasons why she likes ICC.
3. Does the essay follow the rules of the assignment and contest guidelines? Explain.
Yes. Correct grammar and follows the guidelines.
4. Do you as a reader find the essay engaging? What aspects? If not, what could be changed to bring it more to life?
Yes, because it doesn't sound fake about her experience.Sunday, February 7, 2010
Thing for English 111.
With so many minorities in the world and so many cultures surrounding us we should all take notice. Not only as adults, but by starting off as young children. The article of "Children Speak about Interethnic and Interracial Friendships in the Classroom: Lessons for Teachers" by Cinzia Pica-Smith speaks exactly what and how teachers should handle introducing different colored children to each other.
This article tries to fend off racism from affecting the current children of the new generations to come. For many years minorities were forced to be in lower educations systems, segregated from other colors, and treated like dirt. By the segregation laws being forbidden in the U.S., this gives many children a chance in life to develop long lasting friendships with children of other backgrounds. By children being able to interact with other races, it increases understanding and racism decreases. Children also develop better social and behavior traits when they are in an interracial friendship. Which allows them to be diverse in their activities.
To study children and interracial friendships they had to gather research. Apparently having extracurricular activities really helped the children bond and develop friendships. In the article the researcher felt that the best way to get a child's understanding of the topic is to best ask the children themselves to have them explain friendships and interracial friendships and how teachers help interracial relationships to grow. The interviewer decides to find out what keeps the formations of these relationships to form and increase by using the children as subjects of the research and have the children speak out their thoughts and opinions. The children interviewed recieved these questions: 1) how would you describe a friend? (2) I hear a lot of children talking about their best friends, what is the difference between a friend and a best friend? (3) Would you tell me a little about your friends? (4) Are any of your close friends from a different ethnicity/race and cultural background than your own? Tell me about your friendships with them. (5) How could children's friendships with children of different ethnicities/races and cultural backgrounds be encouraged? The children mostly answered that intergroup friendships are not as abundant, but so wonderful when found..
Most of the children interviewed that had interracial relationships described them as rewarding, but a lot of hard work. The children with the interracial friends also said they enjoyed being able to learn about new cultures and explore new opportunities with their friends. Especially new hobbies that they might of not even heard of before.
As much as the children liked interracial friendships, there is also some unlikeable qualities. Sometimes they would rather just hang out with friends that like the same things as they do. A child of color, Letrell, explains it in his own way, "I noticed that my friends who are the same cultural background like me, like kind of the same stuff as I do ... my friends who aren't the same cultural background as me like different things than we like. So the good things about having different friends is that you can do different things and learn something new. But the bad things is that you have to try to make yourself like the same things that they do, and try to do it right ... try to do it as good as they do. Like if you are not used to it, and you make yourself like it." Some of the children have trouble with the parents having the other children coming over who are not the same color as their child. It seems that one child's parents are okay with it, while the other set of parents are iffy on the friendships. (Not known, but possible.). Some of the children feel like the same race understand them better and are even easier to talk to about things.
Even though the interracial friendships are fun, they face obstacles. Such as teasing. Children are often made fun of for the way they look and where they come from. It is hard for the children of color to feel good enough to hang out with white children or any other races. Also children's parents can be hesitant about these types of relationships, and may prevent the development of them.
This article tries to fend off racism from affecting the current children of the new generations to come. For many years minorities were forced to be in lower educations systems, segregated from other colors, and treated like dirt. By the segregation laws being forbidden in the U.S., this gives many children a chance in life to develop long lasting friendships with children of other backgrounds. By children being able to interact with other races, it increases understanding and racism decreases. Children also develop better social and behavior traits when they are in an interracial friendship. Which allows them to be diverse in their activities.
To study children and interracial friendships they had to gather research. Apparently having extracurricular activities really helped the children bond and develop friendships. In the article the researcher felt that the best way to get a child's understanding of the topic is to best ask the children themselves to have them explain friendships and interracial friendships and how teachers help interracial relationships to grow. The interviewer decides to find out what keeps the formations of these relationships to form and increase by using the children as subjects of the research and have the children speak out their thoughts and opinions. The children interviewed recieved these questions: 1) how would you describe a friend? (2) I hear a lot of children talking about their best friends, what is the difference between a friend and a best friend? (3) Would you tell me a little about your friends? (4) Are any of your close friends from a different ethnicity/race and cultural background than your own? Tell me about your friendships with them. (5) How could children's friendships with children of different ethnicities/races and cultural backgrounds be encouraged? The children mostly answered that intergroup friendships are not as abundant, but so wonderful when found..
Most of the children interviewed that had interracial relationships described them as rewarding, but a lot of hard work. The children with the interracial friends also said they enjoyed being able to learn about new cultures and explore new opportunities with their friends. Especially new hobbies that they might of not even heard of before.
As much as the children liked interracial friendships, there is also some unlikeable qualities. Sometimes they would rather just hang out with friends that like the same things as they do. A child of color, Letrell, explains it in his own way, "I noticed that my friends who are the same cultural background like me, like kind of the same stuff as I do ... my friends who aren't the same cultural background as me like different things than we like. So the good things about having different friends is that you can do different things and learn something new. But the bad things is that you have to try to make yourself like the same things that they do, and try to do it right ... try to do it as good as they do. Like if you are not used to it, and you make yourself like it." Some of the children have trouble with the parents having the other children coming over who are not the same color as their child. It seems that one child's parents are okay with it, while the other set of parents are iffy on the friendships. (Not known, but possible.). Some of the children feel like the same race understand them better and are even easier to talk to about things.
Even though the interracial friendships are fun, they face obstacles. Such as teasing. Children are often made fun of for the way they look and where they come from. It is hard for the children of color to feel good enough to hang out with white children or any other races. Also children's parents can be hesitant about these types of relationships, and may prevent the development of them.
Finally, they support intergroup friendships when they model and share stories of their own friendships. Children explain that teachers may act as barriers to intergroup friendships in several ways: when they do not respond to interrupt critical incidents involving racial prejudice, when they do not provide or facilitate opportunities for children to interact in interethnic/interracial group situations, and when they do not demonstrate their interest and investment in interethnic/interracial friendship. Teachers are another big impact on the prevention of these friendships. If a teacher does not stop or prevent racial discrimination it can cause children to catch on to their behavior. Another obstacle is children who do not live nearby or in close neighborhoods are not likely to develop friendships outside of school because of quality time that could not be spent together.
To develop better interracial friendships, teachers need to take a stand and prevent racial slurs. Also, by allowing group projects and quality time in the classroom, new friendships can form in the least likely pairing possible! Allowing children to interact with each other more will prevent racism in the classroom and eventually to the playground!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
English 111.
This is the year 2010. By now, people thought we would be watching Michael J. Fox riding around on a floating scooter, or that robots would take over the world. Who would think that after all these years of human development and learning from the past, that racism and not being able to understand is such a big part of our country.
This is no longer the 1800's, but why is it, that racism is still part of our culture? As someone of the younger generation, I thought that tolerance was embedded into our blood now. Apparently not. Constantly people still use racial insensitive words or create stereotypes based on color of skin.
I grew up in a small town of about 3,000 people. (Almost all Caucasian.) A small town with non understanding people. African Americans were scarce, Asians almost minute, and rarely a Hispanic person around. Still, the people from this small town make jokes, call names, use racist comments about people they've never really interacted with before. And people wonder why this town is so small? Why would anyone of any diversity want to settle down in a town where they are not welcome in? Racism is such a pathetic way to represent any part of who you are or your country.
Do all African Americans go on Welfare? NO! Are all Asians smart? NO! Are Mexicans dirty? NO! Can anyone lose site of who people really are because of skin color? YES! I, myself, am in an interracial relationship with the guy of my dreams! He so happens to be Asian. Since it is 2010, you would think that this would fly by easily. HAH. No. Either people accept us, or they don't. He's been treated with disrespect from White people and Asians, as so have I. Even at Disney World over Christmas break, we were gawked and glared at by so many people. A man at Epcot even got his fun by giving a death stare for about 25 minutes in a line. Talk about friendly.
As the United States of America is known as "The Land of Opportunity" and "Freedom", who is it really free for? Why can racism still be so prominent in a land full of diversity? How can after so many years, people still believe in "White Power"? Love should be spread around for anyone, no matter where you come from.
This is no longer the 1800's, but why is it, that racism is still part of our culture? As someone of the younger generation, I thought that tolerance was embedded into our blood now. Apparently not. Constantly people still use racial insensitive words or create stereotypes based on color of skin.
I grew up in a small town of about 3,000 people. (Almost all Caucasian.) A small town with non understanding people. African Americans were scarce, Asians almost minute, and rarely a Hispanic person around. Still, the people from this small town make jokes, call names, use racist comments about people they've never really interacted with before. And people wonder why this town is so small? Why would anyone of any diversity want to settle down in a town where they are not welcome in? Racism is such a pathetic way to represent any part of who you are or your country.
Do all African Americans go on Welfare? NO! Are all Asians smart? NO! Are Mexicans dirty? NO! Can anyone lose site of who people really are because of skin color? YES! I, myself, am in an interracial relationship with the guy of my dreams! He so happens to be Asian. Since it is 2010, you would think that this would fly by easily. HAH. No. Either people accept us, or they don't. He's been treated with disrespect from White people and Asians, as so have I. Even at Disney World over Christmas break, we were gawked and glared at by so many people. A man at Epcot even got his fun by giving a death stare for about 25 minutes in a line. Talk about friendly.
As the United States of America is known as "The Land of Opportunity" and "Freedom", who is it really free for? Why can racism still be so prominent in a land full of diversity? How can after so many years, people still believe in "White Power"? Love should be spread around for anyone, no matter where you come from.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Letter for English.
Dear English 111,
Hi, everyone! My name is Monica Hunt, but please, call me Moe. Monica is way too formal and I really get tired of the Clinton jokes. Anyways, I'm pretty out there. I don't really like to have people understand my methods of life or who I am as a person. So, if you want to get to know me you can read the next few paragraphs, or just pretend you did. (I won't mind. :):).)
From a young age I've always had goals. Goals to me feed your mind to be capable for life and it's challenges. My main goal in life is to be on Saturday Night Live as a writer and/or cast member. I write skits and make up characters to help achieve this goal. (Often do monologues in the shower, rather odd.) It is a very grueling goal, but I am so willing to experience the journey to get there. Another big goal of mine is to work at Disney World as a face character. (Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, etc.!) I plan on moving down to Orlando either right after graduation or August. I will try so hard to impress the judges with my obsessive Disney knowledge!!!
Unlike most people my age, I'm accepting of other people. That is a quality a lot of 17 year olds don't have. Although, I may not believe in what you believe, I will not hate you for it or judge you. Take example if your gay, Muslim, or freak, I will love you for who you are. Also, I love giving advice and I'm very trustworthy. I never give away problems or secrets people tell me over the years. Honesty is the best policy and when I promise to keep a promise, I will.
"Tell the gang at Forty-Second Street that I will soon be there!" Broadway musicals, plays, and musicals in general are such a passion of mine! I love theatre so much! Bringing to life musical pieces and characters that are so memorable to others is such a great feeling! I just got the part of the Lion in the musical "The Wiz!" (The Gospel/Soul version of "The Wizard of Oz!") I also was the Jester in our school's Madrigal last year!
Pastels, paintings, drawings, etc.! I LOVE ART! I'm an artsy fartsy kind of gal! I LOVE to paint, make pastels, and drawings! The pastels mostly are of Disney scenes and I post the pastels on Youtube and have a cute fan base that love my artwork! But be cautious of asking me to do a piece of art for you, because my mom might take it from you! She hangs up a lot of my artwork and it is cute and psycho at the same time! Just kidding, just psycho. (I love my mom.)
Everyone has a favorite movie. Mine just happen to be black and white. (Sometimes even silent!) I love Lon Chaney Jr. in "The Wolfman"! That is my favorite movie of all time! As well as all the other Universal Monster movies! Such as "Creature from the Black Lagoon", "Frankenstein", "Dracula", "The Mummy", "Bride of Frankenstein", etc.! Also, I admire the works of the Marx Brothers and Charlie Chaplin! They are comedy kings and withstood the test of time! And of course Marilyn Monroe is a cinema icon loved by so many!
Well, as much as I love talking about myself, I would LOVE to get to know who you are! So, come talk to me! :D:D!!!
Hi, everyone! My name is Monica Hunt, but please, call me Moe. Monica is way too formal and I really get tired of the Clinton jokes. Anyways, I'm pretty out there. I don't really like to have people understand my methods of life or who I am as a person. So, if you want to get to know me you can read the next few paragraphs, or just pretend you did. (I won't mind. :):).)
From a young age I've always had goals. Goals to me feed your mind to be capable for life and it's challenges. My main goal in life is to be on Saturday Night Live as a writer and/or cast member. I write skits and make up characters to help achieve this goal. (Often do monologues in the shower, rather odd.) It is a very grueling goal, but I am so willing to experience the journey to get there. Another big goal of mine is to work at Disney World as a face character. (Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, etc.!) I plan on moving down to Orlando either right after graduation or August. I will try so hard to impress the judges with my obsessive Disney knowledge!!!
Unlike most people my age, I'm accepting of other people. That is a quality a lot of 17 year olds don't have. Although, I may not believe in what you believe, I will not hate you for it or judge you. Take example if your gay, Muslim, or freak, I will love you for who you are. Also, I love giving advice and I'm very trustworthy. I never give away problems or secrets people tell me over the years. Honesty is the best policy and when I promise to keep a promise, I will.
"Tell the gang at Forty-Second Street that I will soon be there!" Broadway musicals, plays, and musicals in general are such a passion of mine! I love theatre so much! Bringing to life musical pieces and characters that are so memorable to others is such a great feeling! I just got the part of the Lion in the musical "The Wiz!" (The Gospel/Soul version of "The Wizard of Oz!") I also was the Jester in our school's Madrigal last year!
Pastels, paintings, drawings, etc.! I LOVE ART! I'm an artsy fartsy kind of gal! I LOVE to paint, make pastels, and drawings! The pastels mostly are of Disney scenes and I post the pastels on Youtube and have a cute fan base that love my artwork! But be cautious of asking me to do a piece of art for you, because my mom might take it from you! She hangs up a lot of my artwork and it is cute and psycho at the same time! Just kidding, just psycho. (I love my mom.)
Everyone has a favorite movie. Mine just happen to be black and white. (Sometimes even silent!) I love Lon Chaney Jr. in "The Wolfman"! That is my favorite movie of all time! As well as all the other Universal Monster movies! Such as "Creature from the Black Lagoon", "Frankenstein", "Dracula", "The Mummy", "Bride of Frankenstein", etc.! Also, I admire the works of the Marx Brothers and Charlie Chaplin! They are comedy kings and withstood the test of time! And of course Marilyn Monroe is a cinema icon loved by so many!
Well, as much as I love talking about myself, I would LOVE to get to know who you are! So, come talk to me! :D:D!!!
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