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Jessie Peterson 2/22/11
“Colorstruck” Extra Credit
Directions: Submit your ticket stub to your assigned TA and/or otherwise document your attendance (sign in at the play, take a cell phone picture of you at the performance, say hello to your TAs and professor and show us your stub the night of the performance, etc). Post a SHORT 100-200 word response to the play to both the ilearn site and the def professor blogspot (following all guidelines of the extra credit rubric- except for the citation guidelines: you are excused from citations for this and only this extra credit opportunity).
Attending the play/comedy “Colorstruck” by Bay Area Activist and Donald Lacy was a unique experience. I have mixed feelings about this play. Overall I learned a lot and was impressed by Lacy’s performance. It was funny and sad all at the same time. I think that most of the things that he said in the play were true. The only thing that I really did not like is when he was talking about Obama and how he said that all white people are still racist. I disagree with this statement. Yes, I believe that there is still racism in America and some white people are racist but certainty not all. In the middle of the play Lacy cried out “Why do some of them hate us so much?”, I really appreciated that he said the word “some” in the question. The part where he showed the gruesome old pictures of the hangings of some African American people was the hardest thing for me to watch. This was so disgusting to see that (white) people did these kinds of things and I cannot grasp how people could have done those things. It makes me sad to know that so many people thought they way they did and did those horrible things to African Americans in those days. As any race, it is so extremely important to study, know, and understand history and why it happened. It is important to African Americans to know about themselves and it is important for all other races to understand what happened and why it happened so that history can never repeat itself. The part I appreciated the most was the ending and when the teachers were recognized. When they talked at the end it was so great to hear from them. They talked a lot about how this world needs change and how African American People need to emprise their race, learn about their history, and how all people need to come together and destroy any racism. They best thing said was when the professor said, “We need to create a new world, NOT a new world order!!” If people know the history and information behind this statement, you will understand. We as people should stand up together and fight for our rights as HUMANS, equally, not divided my race or anything else.
Misgana Habtezion Professor Fisher AFRS 256 February 20, 2011 I, Myself, was Colorstruck Going to Colorstruck, preformed by Donald Lacy, I found myself pleasantly surprised. I was not exactly sure of what to expect before attending, however quickly knew I was going to enjoy the performance. Starting out with a photograph slide show of significant African Americans, it was understood that he would be discussing everything African American. He began a conversation with the audience, making jokes about what Oakland has become and transitioning into to more serious topics, yet having a non-serious tone, making it easier for us, as the audience, to be comfortable with each topic. Talking about everything from the meaning of good hair, to the dark days of the African American’s past, Lacy had no reservations. He had a point and wanted himself to be heard. He attributed his success to his professors, which of whom he brought on stage after the show. I found that to be one of the highlights to the show, mainly because he took his gift around the world, then brought it home and showed his appreciation for where it all began. I would definitely recommend this show to others, and would want to attend his other shows. While informing us about the trials and tribulations his people have endured, he showed that they overcame adversities and can look good doing it. His message is uplifting and I encourage all to attend any of his shows.
The Hip Hop Unity Jam was a great opportunity to get a little inside information about Hip Hop and also hear some great MC’s, as well. At the beginning we had a speaker talking about the origins and what is Hip Hop. The way he talked about Hip Hop and explained it was in a funny/comedian kind of way but he was getting his message across. For Example he mentioned that, “rap is talking to the people that it is being listened by.” Another way he rephrased it was a stupid rapper is rapping to stupid people simple as that, everyone has their different audience. He also mentioned that there is 3 elements of hip hop, writing, dance, and the DJ. He explained three different dances of hip hop from different parts of the U.S. First, break dancing which comes from the East Coast. Second, locking which originated in the West Coast and finally, popping which also id from the West Coast. He explained that when hip hop started the element of writing came from inside the person and the DJ was at first the life that started the party. After his informative talk about Hip Hop we got the chance to listen to many upcoming MC’s do their thing up on stage, I totally recommend people to attend the Hip Hop Unity Jam next year.
The Vagina Monologues Extra Credit I really enjoyed watching The Vagina Monologues. I think most women need to see The Vagina Monologues to get people talking. For an understanding and openness with regard to the vagina represents, I believe, a better comprehension of how it functions and an overall acceptance of self and sexuality. Most women are humiliatingly devoid of understandings of their own bodies and cultural evaluations of the vagina are yet to be established. The Vagina Monologues seemed to be making body feminism palatable to the masses. Productions such as this are essential to breaking through the barriers of shame and ignorance that confront women when thinking of their bodies.
I attended the Multiculturalism and the Role of the University in Forging A Strong Civil Society in the Seven Hills Conference Center. There, professors from San Francisco State and the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, joined together to discuss the field of Ethnic Studies and different methods for students to engage in extended learning in that field. Professors that specialize in American Indian studies, RAZA, Asian American studies, and Africana studies collaborated on why the field on Ethnic Studies is influential and important for all students to experience. After an hour of discussion, we formed groups with professors and students, discussing various topics about Ethnic Studies. In my group, we talked about how music, specifically hip hop, is a way to learn history in a way that is appealing to most students and how Ethnic Studies can be taught through music. Many of the professors agreed that music is an effective way to teach Ethnic Studies and not only expands students minds about different ethnicities and cultures, but also helps to promote community outreach.
I really enjoyed watching The Vagina Monologues. I think most women need to see The Vagina Monologues to get people talking. For an understanding and openness with regard to the vagina represents, I believe, a better comprehension of how it functions and an overall acceptance of self and sexuality. Most women are humiliatingly devoid of understandings of their own bodies and cultural evaluations of the vagina are yet to be established. The Vagina Monologues seemed to be making body feminism palatable to the masses. Productions such as this are essential to breaking through the barriers of shame and ignorance that confront women when thinking of their bodies.
On April 4, 2011, I attended a focus group meeting conducted in Burke Hall room 229. The main discussion of the meeting was about students’ perceptions and experiences of online classes. I was able to share some of my successes and concerns about two elective online classes I have taken at SFSU. One interesting point that was brought up during the discussion was the prospect of providing more science courses online. As a dietetics student who has to take numerous science classes, I think this is a good idea. Reflecting back, I recall many times where the lecture materials were difficult to understand. If the lectures were recorded, I would have been able to view them again to clarify the uncertainty.
I enjoyed taking my wife, who recently came to the US, to see The Vagina Monologues play that was performed by SFSU students on April 13, 2011. My wife knows very little English, but was able to understand the play’s universal themes of female closeness, helplessness, and sexual maturity/self-discovery. The Vagina Monologues in conjunction with V Day, a worldwide movement, helped to raise awareness and prevention of violence against women and girls. My wife told me that this play was also performed in Vietnam; however, not many people knew of it. Overall, we enjoyed the play and had an exciting evening filled with laughter and thoughtfulness.
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Jessie Peterson
2/22/11
“Colorstruck” Extra Credit
Directions: Submit your ticket stub to your assigned TA and/or otherwise document your attendance (sign in at the play, take a cell phone picture of you at the performance, say hello to your TAs and professor and show us your stub the night of the performance, etc). Post a SHORT 100-200 word response to the play to both the ilearn site and the def professor blogspot (following all guidelines of the extra credit rubric- except for the citation guidelines: you are excused from citations for this and only this extra credit opportunity).
Attending the play/comedy “Colorstruck” by Bay Area Activist and Donald Lacy was a unique experience. I have mixed feelings about this play. Overall I learned a lot and was impressed by Lacy’s performance. It was funny and sad all at the same time. I think that most of the things that he said in the play were true. The only thing that I really did not like is when he was talking about Obama and how he said that all white people are still racist. I disagree with this statement. Yes, I believe that there is still racism in America and some white people are racist but certainty not all. In the middle of the play Lacy cried out “Why do some of them hate us so much?”, I really appreciated that he said the word “some” in the question. The part where he showed the gruesome old pictures of the hangings of some African American people was the hardest thing for me to watch. This was so disgusting to see that (white) people did these kinds of things and I cannot grasp how people could have done those things. It makes me sad to know that so many people thought they way they did and did those horrible things to African Americans in those days. As any race, it is so extremely important to study, know, and understand history and why it happened. It is important to African Americans to know about themselves and it is important for all other races to understand what happened and why it happened so that history can never repeat itself. The part I appreciated the most was the ending and when the teachers were recognized. When they talked at the end it was so great to hear from them. They talked a lot about how this world needs change and how African American People need to emprise their race, learn about their history, and how all people need to come together and destroy any racism. They best thing said was when the professor said, “We need to create a new world, NOT a new world order!!” If people know the history and information behind this statement, you will understand. We as people should stand up together and fight for our rights as HUMANS, equally, not divided my race or anything else.
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Misgana Habtezion
Professor Fisher
AFRS 256
February 20, 2011
I, Myself, was Colorstruck
Going to Colorstruck, preformed by Donald Lacy, I found myself pleasantly surprised. I was not exactly sure of what to expect before attending, however quickly knew I was going to enjoy the performance. Starting out with a photograph slide show of significant African Americans, it was understood that he would be discussing everything African American. He began a conversation with the audience, making jokes about what Oakland has become and transitioning into to more serious topics, yet having a non-serious tone, making it easier for us, as the audience, to be comfortable with each topic. Talking about everything from the meaning of good hair, to the dark days of the African American’s past, Lacy had no reservations. He had a point and wanted himself to be heard. He attributed his success to his professors, which of whom he brought on stage after the show. I found that to be one of the highlights to the show, mainly because he took his gift around the world, then brought it home and showed his appreciation for where it all began. I would definitely recommend this show to others, and would want to attend his other shows. While informing us about the trials and tribulations his people have endured, he showed that they overcame adversities and can look good doing it. His message is uplifting and I encourage all to attend any of his shows.
Hip Hop Unity Jam by Alejandro Martinez
The Hip Hop Unity Jam was a great opportunity to get a little inside information about Hip Hop and also hear some great MC’s, as well. At the beginning we had a speaker talking about the origins and what is Hip Hop. The way he talked about Hip Hop and explained it was in a funny/comedian kind of way but he was getting his message across. For Example he mentioned that, “rap is talking to the people that it is being listened by.” Another way he rephrased it was a stupid rapper is rapping to stupid people simple as that, everyone has their different audience. He also mentioned that there is 3 elements of hip hop, writing, dance, and the DJ. He explained three different dances of hip hop from different parts of the U.S. First, break dancing which comes from the East Coast. Second, locking which originated in the West Coast and finally, popping which also id from the West Coast. He explained that when hip hop started the element of writing came from inside the person and the DJ was at first the life that started the party. After his informative talk about Hip Hop we got the chance to listen to many upcoming MC’s do their thing up on stage, I totally recommend people to attend the Hip Hop Unity Jam next year.
The Vagina Monologues Extra Credit
I really enjoyed watching The Vagina Monologues. I think most women need to see The Vagina Monologues to get people talking. For an understanding and openness with regard to the vagina represents, I believe, a better comprehension of how it functions and an overall acceptance of self and sexuality. Most women are humiliatingly devoid of understandings of their own bodies and cultural evaluations of the vagina are yet to be established. The Vagina Monologues seemed to be making body feminism palatable to the masses. Productions such as this are essential to breaking through the barriers of shame and ignorance that confront women when thinking of their bodies.
I attended the Multiculturalism and the Role of the University in Forging A Strong Civil Society in the Seven Hills Conference Center. There, professors from San Francisco State and the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, joined together to discuss the field of Ethnic Studies and different methods for students to engage in extended learning in that field. Professors that specialize in American Indian studies, RAZA, Asian American studies, and Africana studies collaborated on why the field on Ethnic Studies is influential and important for all students to experience. After an hour of discussion, we formed groups with professors and students, discussing various topics about Ethnic Studies. In my group, we talked about how music, specifically hip hop, is a way to learn history in a way that is appealing to most students and how Ethnic Studies can be taught through music. Many of the professors agreed that music is an effective way to teach Ethnic Studies and not only expands students minds about different ethnicities and cultures, but also helps to promote community outreach.
I really enjoyed watching The Vagina Monologues. I think most women need to see The Vagina Monologues to get people talking. For an understanding and openness with regard to the vagina represents, I believe, a better comprehension of how it functions and an overall acceptance of self and sexuality. Most women are humiliatingly devoid of understandings of their own bodies and cultural evaluations of the vagina are yet to be established. The Vagina Monologues seemed to be making body feminism palatable to the masses. Productions such as this are essential to breaking through the barriers of shame and ignorance that confront women when thinking of their bodies.
Tom Nguyen
AFRS-256
Spring 2011
On April 4, 2011, I attended a focus group meeting conducted in Burke Hall room 229. The main discussion of the meeting was about students’ perceptions and experiences of online classes. I was able to share some of my successes and concerns about two elective online classes I have taken at SFSU. One interesting point that was brought up during the discussion was the prospect of providing more science courses online. As a dietetics student who has to take numerous science classes, I think this is a good idea. Reflecting back, I recall many times where the lecture materials were difficult to understand. If the lectures were recorded, I would have been able to view them again to clarify the uncertainty.
Tom Nguyen
AFRS-256
Spring 2011
I enjoyed taking my wife, who recently came to the US, to see The Vagina Monologues play that was performed by SFSU students on April 13, 2011. My wife knows very little English, but was able to understand the play’s universal themes of female closeness, helplessness, and sexual maturity/self-discovery. The Vagina Monologues in conjunction with V Day, a worldwide movement, helped to raise awareness and prevention of violence against women and girls. My wife told me that this play was also performed in Vietnam; however, not many people knew of it. Overall, we enjoyed the play and had an exciting evening filled with laughter and thoughtfulness.
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