http://dailycaller.com/2012/03/29/second-trayvon-martin-twitter-feed-identified/
This is a link to an article that talks about Trayvon Martin and his Twitter Feed. If anyone knows anything about the case, it shows that Trayvon was a descent kid with no major record of violence or discipline. However, there are always those who plot on one's downfall or make excuses for an unjustifiable action.
This article states that Trayvon Martin's Twitter Feed was googled and demonstrated negative remarks and pictures. It showed Tray with tattoos on his arms and his middle finger up. It further criticizes Martin's character by saying how he uses the word "nigga" and other verbal profanities. I am guessing Twitter was used to judge his character which is sad. It is known that social websites like Facebook and Twitter are used for teens and young adults to express themselves. Yes I understand in terms of education and jobs that these circumstances should be utilized to judge a person; but I believe people are straying away from the bigger picture. A man commented on this article and said that African American leaders in society today should be ashamed of themselves for portraying a negative image in which teens want to mirror. However, people should realize that Tray is not trying to get in to school or land a respectable job. He is trying to receive justice. "We" are trying to give him justice for being shot for no reason. Although it may be true that present-day societies lack positive figures, that is not our focus. I feel that people are trying to justify Tray's innocence. It's almost like they are hoping to find negative acts on Tray's part so they can say, "hey, this kid was violent and he looked that way as well."
Overall, this article pisses me off. To me, the Justice system is screwed up. If anyone believes that the man in Florida had every reason to shoot the kid, then I think they need mental help. It is sad how society views things. Troy Davis, a black man, was executed for being accused of killing a white police officer; and there were testimonies saying they don't think he was the one who did it. Troy Davis was executed for a crime people weren't sure he even committed, and the white man who actually committed the crime against Tray is still walking. WHAT IS UP WITH THE EXCUSES?! Do I have a compelling argument or am I overreacting?
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Black Student Union Presents...
http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2012/03/16/melaine_fiona_cover_.aspx
This link above briefly talks about our event that took place on Thursday, March 15th called "Black Girls that Rock." I say "our" because I am on the Exec of the Black Student Union which held the event. "Black Girls that Rock" symbolizes African American females who have made a distinctive impact in history or even currently. We paid tributes to present-day leaders such as Tyra Banks, Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama. And not forgetting key leaders of the past, we paid tributes to Zora Neal Hurston, Billie Holiday and many more. We even had a segment of the show in which we recognized African American women who have made an impact on this campus. Last but not least, Black Student Union brought in the up-and-coming star Jade Alston and Grammy Award winning Melanie Fiona.
As we all know, March is Women's History Month. I think that as a female, we are very powerful beings. We have undoubtedly made this country what it is today by fighting for our rights and rising above stereotypes. We have also worked high enough to set the bar for males in the professional world. We have gone from using the vacuum cleaner to working the sewing machine to answering the phones to running companies.
With the link to the article above, it is evident that the Daily Collegian appreciates us in the same light. In the article it says, "Women’s spirits were lifted yesterday evening at the first annual “Black Girls Rock” show, which honored the accomplishments and brilliance of African-American women in the Penn State community... the evening also focused on giving young black women the credit they deserve." This is exactly what the Black Student Union was aiming to accomplish. We feel women in general are mistreated but we feel even stronger that African American women are belittled and STILL not rightfully recognized. Events like these are the ones that remind us of our achievements and it did just that.
This link above briefly talks about our event that took place on Thursday, March 15th called "Black Girls that Rock." I say "our" because I am on the Exec of the Black Student Union which held the event. "Black Girls that Rock" symbolizes African American females who have made a distinctive impact in history or even currently. We paid tributes to present-day leaders such as Tyra Banks, Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama. And not forgetting key leaders of the past, we paid tributes to Zora Neal Hurston, Billie Holiday and many more. We even had a segment of the show in which we recognized African American women who have made an impact on this campus. Last but not least, Black Student Union brought in the up-and-coming star Jade Alston and Grammy Award winning Melanie Fiona.
As we all know, March is Women's History Month. I think that as a female, we are very powerful beings. We have undoubtedly made this country what it is today by fighting for our rights and rising above stereotypes. We have also worked high enough to set the bar for males in the professional world. We have gone from using the vacuum cleaner to working the sewing machine to answering the phones to running companies.
With the link to the article above, it is evident that the Daily Collegian appreciates us in the same light. In the article it says, "Women’s spirits were lifted yesterday evening at the first annual “Black Girls Rock” show, which honored the accomplishments and brilliance of African-American women in the Penn State community... the evening also focused on giving young black women the credit they deserve." This is exactly what the Black Student Union was aiming to accomplish. We feel women in general are mistreated but we feel even stronger that African American women are belittled and STILL not rightfully recognized. Events like these are the ones that remind us of our achievements and it did just that.
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