Enviroment

On Wednesday, October 20, 2010, Dr. Diaz had a presentation on environmental problems within urban communities.  It was brought to my attention that most plants, factories, and buildings that cause high pollutions are in urban areas where usually African Americans and Latinos live.  Since these communities have high pollution and they are highly contaminated, many people suffer from different medical illnesses such as asthma and bronchitis.  I believe the government should make laws to ban these factories from being built if they intend to harm the community.  Our people should not have to suffer because of where they live.  Our Constitution states that EVERYONE in America shall have equality, not just rich white Americans.   Therefore, in order for African Americans and Latinos to have justice, we must fight for our rights.  We have to hold rallies, petition the government, as well as write letter to our mayors, senates, and president.  If we sit around and do nothing then that is exactly what the government will do.  Nothing.  Moreover, it is imperative for us to get out here and fight for our environment, health, and community. 

Self Assessment

        In the last month or so, teacher has assigned our class to blog every week.  My blogs are very specific topics that range from texting and driving to religious issues.  My blogs consist of problems that are affecting the community today.  My first blog was on Barack Obamas, “A More Perfect Union”.  When I read my other blogs, I did see a difference in my writing.  My previous blogs are a call for action and change.  I believe that I changed my style of writing because I want to make a difference.  Furthermore, all of my blogs are worth revisiting because the problems are still current in our community.  Without my blog, I could not get my point across to my fellow Americans and classmates. 

           

        In English, I have learned tremendously in just 6 weeks. Dr. Diaz, takes her time going over material, as well as interacts with the class.  My strength in essay writing is conclusions.  However, my weakness in essay writing is introductions.  It is very hard for me to start my essay off.  I usually know what I want to say but I have trouble introducing it.  I attend class regularly as well as the Writing Center.  I believe in utilizing all of my resources so that I can understand the material.  Moreover, the concepts discussed in class are fairly easy.  Overall, by the end of the semester, I hope to have accomplished my goal in English and that is to become a better writer.