This video is full of statistics that clearly show educational inequalities. As an American you would like to think that all things are equal but in reality they are not. I personally experienced something that clearly shows inequalities in education. When I was in elementary school there was a major snow storm/blizzard and there were many inches of snow everywhere. Since there was so much snow, the school bus services were cancelled and I had to go to my neighborhood school for the day. I was placed in a class of my grade level and the teacher would ask questions that I could immediately answer with ease but the other students had difficulty. Then the teacher gave us worksheets. I completed them effortlessly. The learning standards were no where near the standards I was exposed to at my school. This just shows you that we do have opportunities to learn and go to school but it is NOT equal.
Louder Than a Bomb: High School Training Ground http://vimeo.com/22448349
Malcolm London’s poem was brilliant, accurate, and left me speechless. He brings up many great points but the one I would like to focus on is when he says,
“I hear that education systems are failing but I believe they are succeeding at what they’re built to do, to train you, to keep you on track—to track down an American dream that fails so many of us, all.”
One of the reasons I think that the ‘American dream...fails so many of us’ is because of inequalities within schools and social barriers, which are considered ‘barbed wire’ by Malcolm London. Regardless as to what the ‘American dream’ may mean to an individual, the chances of actually living it are not equal from group to group.
Inspiration : How Bad Do You Want It? (Success) http://youtu.be/7X38PCf7kao
This video on success and what it means was very inspirational! I believe it is motivation that allows you to be successful. My motivation comes through many different channels. I am motivated to achieve great things so that I can be the example for others. Gandhi once said “Be the change you want to see in the world.” I have truly applied this to my life because what the world needs is people who are not just telling others what to do, but who are also showing them what is right and acceptable. As a society we are easily influenced by what we see. Because of this it is important to have an endless supply of great role models to show people the way. I live to be a role model for those in my family, community, and on a larger scale, the world.
I am also motivated by those who have come before me. As an African-American my ancestors fought for all of the rights I have today. And to do nothing to further the African-American community and to neglect my rights would mean their efforts were in vain. Many have died so that I may have the right to read, to learn, to go anyplace unrestricted, to vote, and to be treated equally.
Another thing that motivates me is my family. They have faith in me and I feel that I owe it to them to make them proud.
In the end, GOD is my everything! He gives me the courage to endure and the strength to succeed. Through the numerous modes of motivation, I push to reach my full potential.
Here’s a video someone posted on Facebook earlier today, that I found very revitalizing.
What Makes You So Strong?
Lauren L. Adams
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