I cannot believe that the semester is coming to a close. So much has happened and so much has been learned. It’s weird because I took this class because Sarah was taking it and said it would be fun, and I have always had a fascination with Black history, but I didn’t expect to learn so much. I believe that Black Studies is relevant because it’s a good way to learn about a different culture that people aren’t familiar with. I knew a little bit about Black history from my history classes, but detail was lacking in those classes. My favorite subject was Civil Rights. I think there is so much to learn from that era. The era was full of African Americans standing up for what was right, and it was full of events leading to the rights of African Americans. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Clara Luper, the students from Greensboro, North Carolina, and many others contributed to the rights that African Americans have today. Groups such as the NAACP, the Black Panthers, SNCC, and the SCLC also helped shape the lives of African Americans. I love that so much has been accomplished for African Americans, but I also believe that more needs to be done.
I loved that this class brought so many opportunities to meet so many people like Dean Evans, the women from the OKC Thunder, and Mr. Douglas and Ms. Williams from the NAACP. I loved listening to their stories and experiences and hearing what they have accomplished today.
The group project was an experience. Not exactly bad, but not the best thing. Getting ready for the group discussion was fun, and it was interesting to hear what each group member had to say about the article, but the group project was hard to get into. I think, since our group had science, we just didn’t know where to take it, and our creative minds weren’t collaborating so we just stuck with something basic. I usually enjoy working in groups, but its difficult working on getting schedules to work especially with people you don’t know. I did like meeting new people and getting to know each of my group members. The group projects in general have been really interesting. Even with something as simple as a powerpoint, it has been interesting to see all the influential people in business or music or politics. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the presentations and I can’t wait to see the last two.
Now the assignment blogs have actually been really fun. At first, I thought it was a pain, but I have really grown to like them. I think it’s a good way for you to express your opinion and ideas on different subjects. My favorite blog assignment was the African American family blog. I never took time to notice how African American families are portrayed in the media, and it was interesting to see the differences. There are some good and some bad portrayals; I was expecting more on the bad just because of the stereotypes that you hear about, but I found more good which was exciting for me. I love knowing that our society is headed in the right direction…even if it takes one step at a time. I did wish that we had more free blogs to write. I know that we could have just done it, but it’s easier for me to keep up with my blog when I’m told that I have an assignment. I also enjoyed reading other classmates blogs and reading what they had to say on a certain subject. We all come from different places and I enjoy finding out what other people think.
This class has been a great experience and I have learned so much. I love that our class has been like a community and so open in discussion. I have loved hearing everyone’s opinions and it’s been great being able to learn so much from each person in the class!
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I am glad you came along.
ReplyDeleteReading Your Blog, was fun, I am very glad to have had someone like you in class, I remember, how hard you tried to keep up the moral, on the presentation, despite the fact that it was a not an easy subject. if I am correct you were one of the first groups to do your subject. so Brava anyway. I like the blogs too, they were the highlight of the class beside the member in the class. My take on the class was a little different then yours but still good. Hope you have a great summer and good luck on the final.
ReplyDeleteI also like you learnt a lot from the civil right era and the struggle for justice in the 60's. Learning about Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and the difference in their upbringing and ideologies. Also seeing the cases the NAACP were involved in like Ada Lois Fisher, Brown Vs. Board of education really educated me about the struggle for equality. Societies like Student Non violent Co-ordination Committee through their sit downs made their impact, other societies like Congress for Racial Equality, Black panther indeed were also in the struggle. Like you hearing all the information made me think critically.
ReplyDeleteI also liked the members of my group, everyone always put their effort to making our projects a success. The blogs were also a wondrful tool of expression and learning. I enjoyed meeting inspiring people like Dean Evans, Mr Douglass and Rhonda Williams from the Oklahoma NAACP chapter,the two ladies from the Oklahoma thunder, the preacher. They were all very inspiring. This class really innovated me.
Hey Kelsey!! My fellow group member might I add, but I agree with how you feel about our class. I came into this course thinking how much can I learn about my own culture. I am so pleased to know that you really had an interest in Black History. I have been in so many black history month programs as a child growing up but you know when you're so young, you don't really understand the reality of things. I've learned so much coming out of this course. Learning about all the different people and organizations and one thing I can tell you that I honestly did not know is that Malcolm X and Martin Luther King jr. were fighting for the same thing but just in handling it in different manners. I really want to thank Mrs. Flippin-Wynn for introducing all of these wonderful things to us.
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