The presentations this week were all so great!! I am not going to lie, I was a little scared to present because all of the presentations were so great! First of all, After Work Activism was truly inspiring. Being that I have to work and have barely any time to do activities or to make meetings at school, this program is amazing! There is so much to discuss about the issues that are affecting or country as well as our community. Being able to get together with others and discuss issues is such a stress relief. Not to mention the Miday Mimosas... Events like these can bring us all together and together we can make a difference.
Project H was also amazing! The presentation was a little hard to see. But I love what Project H is doing. The most important part in this presentation to me was realized how much I could relate to it. As I mentioned in class, I was a victim of Hurricane Ike and was displaced. I few years before Ike, I volunteered at the Red cross to help victims from Hurricane Katrina that were displaced. Three years later, I was in the same position. Homelessness can be caused by so many factors, and there are so many victims. I am so glad they are doing the food drive.
The Executive Order presentation was also a big shock. First of all, I thought I knew what an Executive order was. Now I know, I had no idea. Second of all, I thought you could find everything and anything on google. That was a big shock to me! It is important that we are aware of what this is since it is deeply involved with the social work profession. Great job guys!
Lastly, my presentation. At the beginning of the year I thought, OH gosh another group project. Let me tell you guys, that has changed! After developing the action plan, I couldn't stop thinking about it and how much I really cared about the issue. I was a student at a low income high school. There are so many services that I wish I had but didn't. Luckily, I made it to this great institution. However, many of my friends didn't. Therefore, I am looking into putting forward the Suena program. I know that all of you guys will be very supportive when I need students to volunteer. I also know that the School of Social Work will help. I am really looking forward to doing this in the near future. So be on the lookout for it! I am really looking forward to the rest of the presentations!
Cathy, I could not agree more! I cant wait to help you put your Suena Program into action, as you know the Walk for Literature will be too. I understand what you mean by not being able to stop thinking about it for I have had Walk for Literature on my heart for a good while now. I do hope that WE would not only be able to help Reagan but many other schools that need more resources. It will be amazing to see our Vision be put into action!!
ReplyDeleteCatalina,
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of the work your group did to bring awareness to the educational gaps that exist right here in Austin. There are those who would like to make it only about the property values and the lack of parental guidance but truth be told,I went to Reagan at a time when it was considered one of the top schools in the district and of course then it was mostly black. Sometimes I think when we were integrated, something was lost and we have not been able to recapture it. Let me know about the Walk for Literature and I would love to be a part of those community talks when they get going. See you soon...
Catalina,
ReplyDeleteI loved the educational disparities presentation! The Suena program is a wonderful idea, and if you are planning an event I'd love to volunteer for whatever y'all need. The great thing about these projects is that we are kind of forced to pursue social justice action for ourselves, outside the bounds of whatever official projects are going on. We are able to think BIGGER. Great presentation and great post.
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