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Plenary #5 12/09/15

Today’s plenary was very upbringing and quite enjoyable. The skits were a great way to show the concepts that we learned over the semester.The best part was probably was that the mentors told their own stories. Since it was so different from the other plenaries, it was the best and most touching. 

However, the ending was a little hard for me. I personally don't have much self-confidence. I often feel like I am no pretty enough or smart enough because of my academic grades. Even though the speakers talked about how they overcame it, I still feel like i haven't overcome it and it is a long trip for me. I try to talk to others but nothing is bad. I was just happy to hear that many other students have the same issues. 

Thank you for a great semester

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Class on Black Lives Matter

Today, in class, we discussed about the campaign of whether or not black lives matter. I understand that black americans have experienced great oppression over time. My overall belief is that we need to be taught what it truly means to be racist. There are so many different minorities in the world and we should not just focus on one. Black equality has a long way but once we see how other minorities are going through the same oppression, we will stop hurting one more than the others. In conclusion, all lives matter and one should not favor another

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Java and Justice

Yesterday I went to the Java and Justice Open Mike and it was incredible. Every single act was unique in their own way. It was fantastic how diverse everyone was and how they wished to convey their belief on accepting others. My favorite act was the monlogue by Cassie. I could totally feel her pain and truly thought that she performed the best monologue I have ever heard. It also taught an acting lesson and I will use that myself. I was happy I could go to the event and I hope to see more of these incredible performers

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Class 11/10

In my class on Tuesday, we discussed about different ways to recreate different inventions. It was very valuable because it really displayed to me that things that we take for granted can change to make lives easier for us easier and more accepting. The most interesting project, besides mine, was about how you can recreate yourself on a website so you physically SEE yourself wearing something that you like. This can help you buy what you want and so you can actually see what you like. Confidence is a huge thing for women and we need to continue to push towards equality so women can be confident

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Plenary #4

Karla Jackson’s talk was very uplifting even though it was sometimes hard to specify her point. The way that she discussed about that nothing is impossible was empowering because that is something that I struggle with. I am always putting myself down and the way she discussed about not giving up was fantastic. Also I agree with being strong means being compassionate. If you care about something, you should show that to the world and not let anyone stop you from what you do. Even though it was a bit long, the purpose of never stop believing in what you love because that is why the world is fantastic

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Pam Fessler Plenary #3

This week’s plenary was very informative to you and quite enjoyable. I never realized how much poverty is around us, and it doesn't allow show from the outside as we think it would. I never grew up poor so it was a little bit of a culture shock to me. At the same time, I know have the knowledge that you should never assume anything. The stories she talked about really enlightened me and grabbed my attention. Honestly, the entire plenary was that engaged but the stories that she told was a wake up call. 

When she talked about NPR, it was so cool. I had never heard about it but I am so happy I know what it is now. Women should be telling stories from their point of view. Even though I am not going into journalism, I will use her story-telling techniques  to speak in front of my students so they want to learn more about the topic as she did. NPR is where it is at and young people should continue to listen to it because it is great