Blog #7: For Colored Girls When The Rainbow is Not Enough

This movie was by far the best of Tyler Perry's work. The story line was intense and kept the audience on their toes. As my roommate engaged in this film, we released tears, screams, limited laughs, and shocked faces. This story line was intense and the situations were being thrown at us. I love how Perry intertwined characters and gave them connections and shown their realizations. He provided a strong family tie through these women, which gave women in the audience a lesson. The lesson was to come together not only as Black women, but as women of all colors. Many critics believed this movie was bashing Black men and I totally disagree because these situations are informing women of the possibilities that can happen. It was a warning for us to be aware of what's going on and not easily becoming victimized of these serious situations. I believe men can learn from this film because it provides what men should not be or do and what men should be and should do. This movie teaches males and females of all ages. Thanks for the movie Perry.

The Final Assessment

Part 1: Blog

As I read my blogs since the midterm, I’ve noticed that I have grown to expand my thoughts on worldly issues in the past five to six weeks. Before the midterm, I would write short summaries of topics that were given or that I’ve chosen. Topics such as teen pregnancy, environmental justice, same race discrimination are issues that are still present in the world today and changes are being made slowly, which is unacceptable. I was suprised that I still have the same good quality of writing but I’ve grown to explain ideas thoroughly and provided a clearer analysis and opinion on issues. One aspect that I value most about blogging is sharing my opinion in my own way and having a realization of my learnings during every blog post as I elaborate.

Part II: Expository Writing

I believe I grew as a writer throughout the four research essays and the letter to raise awareness. Learning about the five expository modes causal analysis, compare and contrast, classification, definition, and process, gave us knowledge on how to write a proper essay. These modes also made it easier to write essays, especially when using two essay modes. My strength is providing good theses and knowing what expository modes to use. My weakness is organizing my ideas correctly within an outline. I always have good ideas but placing them correctly has been an issue for me in this class. My attendance, homework completion, class readings, group discussions and presentations have all helped me succeed in my research essays and letter. Consulting with the professor, Writing Center visits, and research have also helped alot with understanding assignments. Without these things, there is no way I would have completed research essays correctly and comprehend recommended strategies in my writing. I have always been comfortable with technology but the frequent use of technology in this class will help me in the future. From being in this class, I always use a global perspective in my essays, my letter, and blogs. By thinking of other communities of color when discussing or writing, more individuals will listen to what you have to say instead of focusing on Blacks all the time.

My Comments on Other Blogs

1. Emmanuel's Blog:

http://e-ademuwagun.blogspot.com

I totally agree with this notion. It's sad that the United States is portrayed as a better place for opportunities internationally. Obama's pushing for better health care and education for Blacks but I believe change is going too slow, which is keeping Blacks at the bottom of the social ladder.

2. Nic's Blog: http://ayetuneinn.blogspot.com

I love this blog entry because young people are the dominant voice not only in Black society but globally. For us to not doing anything about our future makes it worse for us and that will put us in the wrong as role models for the next generation. Barack Obama has a great impact on us and it's our responsibility to still have his back to keep him in office. This blog reminds me of The Power of The Young people presentation by Dr. pollard in Freshman Seminar class.

3. Radiah's blog: http://radiahshabazz.blogspot.com


I agree with this entry because the media makes it okay for America to shun dark skinned females. There is a constant appearance of lighter females in videos, fashion shows, magazine ads etc. For example, in class we observed the magazine cover with Precious in a lighter shade verses her original pigmentation. I've never noticed how magazines change the color of our Black women before class. I feel like its becoming worse and I'm glad that you wrote this entry because this opinion needs to be heard.
khe bottom of the social ladder.

4. Dehja's Blog: iblogmyplanet92.blogspot.com

I really like this poem because it was truly inspirational to and I'm sure it will be to other Black individuals as well. I can relate this poem to Radiah's blog entry on the Skin Tone Debate in America because this poem can motivate those females that may have darker skin tones. Females with darker skin tones are constantly put in the back or aren't in music videos anymore. Why is the media splitting up the Black community?


5. Nestor's Blog: nestorkimbo.blogspot.com


This is a good entry because I found this discussion in class very interesting. I believe everyone in class was intrigued during this topic because all of us can relate to either the single or double family. I agree with you when you said it depends on the way the children are brought up. I had a single parent also for the majority of my childhood. I guess we turned out pretty good.

Blog #10:Presentation

Troubled

Who's baby is it? It's Malik's baby. No it's Tyrone's baby.

What am I going to do? I can abort this baby 

Or bring it into a financially unstable family

But I mean my baby gon' be cute

Malik and Tyrone always had that "good hair"

Should I have it then give it up for adoption?

No, I can't.

The pain of giving a piece of myself to some strangers is something I can't deal with

Where am I going to live?

My mother won't give me the time of day.

I can hear her Guyanese accent now

"Go down di street to di shelter, I cyan't deal wit dis"

When did the condom slip off?

Maybe on the corner of lack of common sense and stupid

Wait! I don't even remember a condom being on

I mean I trusted both of them and they wanted to feel all of me.

Who could blame em'?

But why did this happen to me? I don't deserve this.

I pray every night to the Lord and this burden has come upon me.

Okay, Okay

How can I solve this?

No sex? Nope.

Will I ever learn?