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Residents Cabral, Richard and I received a scholarship to attend a Georgia Public Policy Foundation Leadership Breakfast where Free Market ideas were discussed with our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Yaron Brooks, Director of the Ayn Rand Institute
A photo with a couple of my residents Tre'vell and I went to Atlantic Stations Movie Theater to watch the new Halle Berry Movie "The Call".
We had two different cars, this was the car i rode in but in total it was 9 residents who joined us for this outing. Most of them residents from our third floor which Tre'vell and I serve on.
The guys really enjoyed this time with us, these are moments truly to be cherished.
This past Saturday, Fellow RA Tre’vell Anderson, a group of residents and myself attended a play called Mash Up starring one of our White Hall residents, Chris Hartway. It was an enjoyable moment and community development.
This is my program for next Monday. I will be screening the Documentary "Park Avenue: Money, Power, and the American Dream". I decided to replace "American Dream" with "American Disparity". The film illustrates income disparity and income inequality in the United States. The discussion will center around the role that Money and Power plays in politics and Poverty in the United States. This is a part of my Focus Area in White Hall: Political Awareness and Activism.
This is a passive if mine that is posted around the hall and in bathroom stalls. I titled it, " Breaking the Stigma: seek help and provide help". This is information and facts Depression. I chose to do this because not many people discuss such issue and there may be student's battling with such issue. It is my hope that people begin to discuss the facts and be more observant for signs of depression within in themselves or peers. #BreakTheStigma
My Black History Bulletin board: "RepuBLACKIN" it showcases many achievements in our community by individuals who happen to identify as a republican. This promotes diversity of ideals and ways of thinking which is part of my focus area with Political Awareness. Residents are giving positive feedback and having positive discussions.
I joined my residents in Insanity. I didn't expect it to be such a workout! I later had to go upstairs and change into acutal workout clothes because I completely sweated out my good clothing. My residents were quite suprised that I participated with them in the activity. They do Insanity every night at 12 A.M. in the lobby and I can't wait to get back participating with them again.
White Hall produces brothers who at 2:30 a.m on a Weekend participate in activities that increases their logic. Two of my residents are here playing chess. It was a competitive game, I must say.
I initiated a weekly White Hall Social Change Book Discussion Club. The first book we are reading and discussing is Dr. King's "Why we can't Wait" book. Residents have thoroughly enjoyed the book and discussions. This past week, Dean Darden stopped by and joined in the conversation. It was such an honor to have him take part in the conversation of the book and issues pertaining to social change/issues of the 21st century.
I began a workshop called "Aspire Workshop" which is a weekly outreach to students who obtained below a 3.0 last semester. The group is now an open group for any students looking to improve their study habits, time management and other skills. Darren assisted in leading the first session on Jan 26, 2012.
Had an opportunity to join Daniel Primous end of the year Vanguard program. The Vanguard residents have enjoyed his leadership over the semester and shared great experiences during the end of the year reflections. I have seen many of these young men grow from day one and I know that Vanguard has helped shaped them and will continue to shape them into proven leaders and Men of Morehouse.
For Thanksgiving, myself, fellow White Hall RA Mark Smith and my best friend cooked a traditional meal for our residents who were not able to go home for the short break. Complete with turkey, ham, dressing, mac & cheese, sweet potato pie among other dishes, we truly enjoyed this day with our White Hall family.
We even went around the circle and said what we all were thankful for.
Friday, November 30th Tre'Vell Anderson and I hosted a Taboo Game Off in the Lobby of White Hall. We played from 11:00 pm to 5:30 AM. The last two rounds was titled "Upper Class-men vs. Freshmen" It was a fun experience and the residents really enjoyed it.
The first video from Stanley Collins and I first Talking Heads program called, "Party Politics: Interactive Voters Education." It was a success and we are planning another installment for Spring Semester! Check it out!
Monday, October 1st at 6:30 P.M. in the African American Hall of Fame, Stanley Collins and I hosted a program as part of our series "Talking Heads". The program was called Party Politics: Interactive Voters Education. Stanley and I decided to do such program so that residents know what the issues are and where the two major political parties (Democrat and Republican) stand on those issues and why they hold the positions that they know. We were inspired to put the program on to break misconceptions of both political parties and also encourage residents to look at important upcoming elections outside of just "racial politics". We found that many of our residents have been "socialized" to believe that only one party represents them but they never knew why. Many of their responses led to statements such as: "Democrats are for the poor, Republicans are for the wealthy" and "Democrats are for Black People, Republicans are for White People". The majority of responses and discussions always led to these two responses without any attention paid to the issues. Residents were tasked to debate both sides of the issues at different stations with a professor at each station. In this activity some residents realized that they were unable to articulate their support of certain candidates, policies or party and were challenged to learn more about the issue and make strong arguments as well as discovering any fallacies of thinking in their opinions or arguments.
Three professors assisted with the program. Dr. Borden (Sociology Professor), Dr. Hodge (Chair of the Sociology Department) and Dr. Peddle (Philosophy and Philosophical Ethics Professor). The students really enjoyed their participation and had great conversations with them even after the program.
After the activity we had a round about discussion, where students and professors sat in a circle and talked about different issues, misconceptions of parties and African American Voting Behaviors/Patterns, the importance of voting and being open to new ideas or open to understanding major political spectrum's. The discussion I would say was very important to the program because everyone was dialoguing and it wasn't just the professors sitting at a panel table at the front of the room. The students really appreciated the professors being in the crowd as they yearn to learn more from them.
There will be more Talking HeadSeries Programs to come!
-Mark Smith, William Jefferson White Hall Resident Advisor.
Monday, October 1st at 6:30 P.M. in the African American Hall of Fame, Stanley Collins and I hosted a program as part of our series "Talking Heads". The program was called Party Politics: Interactive Voters Education. Stanley and I decided to do such program so that residents know what the issues are and where the two major political parties (Democrat and Republican) stand on those issues and why they hold the positions that they know. We were inspired to put the program on to break misconceptions of both political parties and also encourage residents to look at important upcoming elections outside of just "racial politics". We found that many of our residents have been "socialized" to believe that only one party represents them but they never knew why. Many of their responses led to statements such as: "Democrats are for the poor, Republicans are for the wealthy" and "Democrats are for Black People, Republicans are for White People". The majority of responses and discussions always led to these two responses without any attention paid to the issues. Residents were tasked to debate both sides of the issues at different stations with a professor at each station. In this activity some residents realized that they were unable to articulate their support of certain candidates, policies or party and were challenged to learn more about the issue and make strong arguments as well as discovering any fallacies of thinking in their opinions or arguments.
Three professors assisted with the program. Dr. Borden (Sociology Professor), Dr. Hodge (Chair of the Sociology Department) and Dr. Peddle (Philosophy and Philosophical Ethics Professor). The students really enjoyed their participation and had great conversations with them even after the program.
After the activity we had a round about discussion, where students and professors sat in a circle and talked about different issues, misconceptions of parties and African American Voting Behaviors/Patterns, the importance of voting and being open to new ideas or open to understanding major political spectrum's. The discussion I would say was very important to the program because everyone was dialoguing and it wasn't just the professors sitting at a panel table at the front of the room. The students really appreciated the professors being in the crowd as they yearn to learn more from them.
There will be more Talking HeadSeries Programs to come!
-Mark Smith, William Jefferson White Hall Resident Advisor.
Monday, October 1st at 6:30 P.M. in the African American Hall of Fame, Stanley Collins and I hosted a program as part of our series "Talking Heads". The program was called Party Politics: Interactive Voters Education. Stanley and I decided to do such program so that residents know what the issues are and where the two major political parties (Democrat and Republican) stand on those issues and why they hold the positions that they know. We were inspired to put the program on to break misconceptions of both political parties and also encourage residents to look at important upcoming elections outside of just "racial politics". We found that many of our residents have been "socialized" to believe that only one party represents them but they never knew why. Many of their responses led to statements such as: "Democrats are for the poor, Republicans are for the wealthy" and "Democrats are for Black People, Republicans are for White People". The majority of responses and discussions always led to these two responses without any attention paid to the issues. Residents were tasked to debate both sides of the issues at different stations with a professor at each station. In this activity some residents realized that they were unable to articulate their support of certain candidates, policies or party and were challenged to learn more about the issue and make strong arguments as well as discovering any fallacies of thinking in their opinions or arguments.
Three professors assisted with the program. Dr. Borden (Sociology Professor), Dr. Hodge (Chair of the Sociology Department) and Dr. Peddle (Philosophy and Philosophical Ethics Professor). The students really enjoyed their participation and had great conversations with them even after the program.
After the activity we had a round about discussion, where students and professors sat in a circle and talked about different issues, misconceptions of parties and African American Voting Behaviors/Patterns, the importance of voting and being open to new ideas or open to understanding major political spectrum's. The discussion I would say was very important to the program because everyone was dialoguing and it wasn't just the professors sitting at a panel table at the front of the room. The students really appreciated the professors being in the crowd as they yearn to learn more from them.
There will be more Talking Head Series Programs to come!
-Mark Smith, William Jefferson White Hall Resident Advisor.
