Hey Daniellee! I really liked your post and I can totally relate because when I was little I went to Woodloch Pines with my family and the Komrowers. It was really so much fun. Most importantly, I liked how you noted on how Neil Shoemaker called us his family. I felt that this showed that he was able to forget the racism that is still prevalent in our country; it was good that we were all just able to enjoy the cultural aspect of the trip! I also agree with what Neil had to say about how nice it was to see a group of "White Students" and African Americans students unite to watch our African American Presidents' accomplishments. It didn't matter that we were of different ethnicities; but what mattered was that we all came together to recognize a great occurrence of change in our country. Lastly, Bill from the Apollo theatre was a great guy because I thought he was amiable towards us and got me really involved. Personally, I really enjoyed him, and I think part of the reason was because he also enjoyed himself! I thought the trip was really fun! Good job on your blog! I love you, get better!
Comment #2 (To Christian E.)
Hey Christina!
I totally agree with you when you say that you wanted to defend yourself against Malcolm when he talked so harshly (so many times) against the white race. I just don't understand how a man of his intelligence who has been so unfairly discriminated against his whole life, can be such a hypocrite (by blaming the African American peoples' problems on whites). He didn't blame his problems on any other race, and only referred to us as "white-devils", who allegedly were the cause of African Americans' horrible lives . I feel that this specifically is very racist on Malcolm's part. Not only does it anger me that he feels this way about whites, but that he also goes on to teach this theory of the "white-devil" to other African Americans. This really bothers me. I feel that he is just as bad, if not worse than a so called "white-devil"!
Comment #3 (To Danielle Wagner)
Hey! I know that we talked about the video that we watched today in class on how African Americans have always been mistreated in various ways, but I have a lot more to say! I guess I can understand if someone has a valid reason to respectfully dislike or disagree with a certain race's beliefs or actions (because everyone is entitled to their own opinions, whether they're right or wrong), but what really agitated me was the graphic pictures shown of an African American slave who was whipped. That made me so upset and irate to see an actual image where physical harm was inflicted upon these human beings, JUST BECAUSE OF THE COLOR OF THEIR SKIN. Nobody can help what they are born into, and nobody should be punished for the inevitable. We are all different in our own ways, but every single person living on this earth is the same because we are all human beings with feelings that need to be respected. Just imagine if it was the other way and around, and African Americans were the majority of the population; what if they were the predominant race, while white people were the minority. I know for a fact, I (as a white person) would not want to be abused physically or emotionally for the color of my skin. However, after being angered by the video I'm relieved to see that society has definitely changed for the better in a sense that we are not as racist!
Comment #4 (To Shayna Lans)
Shayna,
I too had a really fantastic experience at the Mosque in Harlem with Brother Tyrique. I loved how down to earth he was and how he was so eager to please us by answering our questions. I personally learned a lot from him, and I'm sure he learned a few things from us too (as a mixed racial group). I also liked how he was able to teach us about his religion and all of the great things that are apart of it, without trying to recruit us or persuade us to join (or that Islam is the only right religion). I also agree with you when you mentioned in your blog how other religions besides Islam usually try to recruit people to join their religion. The Brother at the Mosque made it clear that Islam was not about recruiting members. It was about changing people and helping them to become the best possible person they could be. I got the message from the Brother that Islam is so much more than just a religion for people. Good job on your blog!
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