A Tedx is can be a speech, Psa or just a normal presentation that is something that is close to you or relates to you in some way. This is me Tedx script, Enjoy!
Jarrett Freeman
Regina Flores
English 9
02 november 2015
100 years agoOne hundred years ago, one of the main challenges black men faced was being un-allowed to vote in the South. Shifting ahead to the 21st century, I am 14, but by the time I turn 18, I’d legally be allowed to vote, to finish school, and to start a family, but the struggle still isn't over. In the past, people have been very wicked minded, and I will sought out to change these mentalities and perceptions made with a passion. But don’t get me wrong, some people have now changed their minds enough to where black men are now allowed to vote wherever state lines allow them to. And with President Barack Obama being the first black president ever to exist in America, that does show some kind of change occurring in the world we live in today.
In my opinion, I believe in the cliche of not judging a book by it’s cover, but instead actually opening it up to read/study it to better come up with an opinion on something. In the same way that I understand how black stereotypes are formulated, like when someone sees a black person and automatically assumes that their going to steal from them, without even knowing who the black man is or what his intentions really were. Some might also believe that it works the other way around with all blacks hating whites, or the idea of that no black man can be successful no matter how hard they try. But needless to say, I’ve noticed that racism has much changed since the old days. It is very possible to lower the rate of racism, but it can not be completely wiped out because there will still be areas where policemen continue to shoot black men for reasonable suspicion or not, and young black children might still be randomly found murdered and reported across social media.
I don’t think that people fear riots/gang related activities to be started by black men, but it could be very possible that the people are more afraid of black men in schools, college, or even with a steady job and a wealthy family. Some might also try to prevent black men from reaching their goals and being heads of companies or being doctors or even professors. This ideology could come from the fact being that if black men successfully do everything they are supposed to do, mentally and economically, this could put an end to the topic of conversations that are based upon black failures. Also, if black failures don’t exist, the more superior minorities and upper classes might feel powerless if they can’t discuss their beliefs on why black men are not powerful.
In the past black men and woman couldn’t get the education needed instead they were slaves picking cotton in the cotton gin. Black slaves didn’t have the best education, there were very few slaves that could actually read and write. I think that black men should appreciate the rite to go to college instead of taking advantage of it.
Americaswire.org says that “The national college graduation rate for black men is 33.1 percent compared with 44.8 percent for black women, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The total graduation rate is 57.3 percent”. There are 13 percent of blacks in the U.S and 40 percent of blacks are in jail. This really shows a lot about black men and how matters have changed.
After this presentation, I want people to want to be apart of the 331 percent of black men in college getting their education and avoid being with the 40 percent of black men in jail. Always remember to appreciate what’s given to you and don’t take it for granted. Think highly of yourself and exceed the other’s expectations. Hopefully things will change in positive and beneficial ways. It doesn’t matter where you can from, but where you’re going next. Be confident, be intelligent, and be proficient, don’t be foolish and boorish. Treat yourself the way people should treat you. If you don’t, then what’s the point of wanting respect from others if you can’t convince yourself that it’s what you “deserve”? Thank You for watching my presentation, have a fantastic day, and a ferocious future.
Regina Flores
English 9
02 november 2015
100 years agoOne hundred years ago, one of the main challenges black men faced was being un-allowed to vote in the South. Shifting ahead to the 21st century, I am 14, but by the time I turn 18, I’d legally be allowed to vote, to finish school, and to start a family, but the struggle still isn't over. In the past, people have been very wicked minded, and I will sought out to change these mentalities and perceptions made with a passion. But don’t get me wrong, some people have now changed their minds enough to where black men are now allowed to vote wherever state lines allow them to. And with President Barack Obama being the first black president ever to exist in America, that does show some kind of change occurring in the world we live in today.
In my opinion, I believe in the cliche of not judging a book by it’s cover, but instead actually opening it up to read/study it to better come up with an opinion on something. In the same way that I understand how black stereotypes are formulated, like when someone sees a black person and automatically assumes that their going to steal from them, without even knowing who the black man is or what his intentions really were. Some might also believe that it works the other way around with all blacks hating whites, or the idea of that no black man can be successful no matter how hard they try. But needless to say, I’ve noticed that racism has much changed since the old days. It is very possible to lower the rate of racism, but it can not be completely wiped out because there will still be areas where policemen continue to shoot black men for reasonable suspicion or not, and young black children might still be randomly found murdered and reported across social media.
I don’t think that people fear riots/gang related activities to be started by black men, but it could be very possible that the people are more afraid of black men in schools, college, or even with a steady job and a wealthy family. Some might also try to prevent black men from reaching their goals and being heads of companies or being doctors or even professors. This ideology could come from the fact being that if black men successfully do everything they are supposed to do, mentally and economically, this could put an end to the topic of conversations that are based upon black failures. Also, if black failures don’t exist, the more superior minorities and upper classes might feel powerless if they can’t discuss their beliefs on why black men are not powerful.
In the past black men and woman couldn’t get the education needed instead they were slaves picking cotton in the cotton gin. Black slaves didn’t have the best education, there were very few slaves that could actually read and write. I think that black men should appreciate the rite to go to college instead of taking advantage of it.
Americaswire.org says that “The national college graduation rate for black men is 33.1 percent compared with 44.8 percent for black women, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The total graduation rate is 57.3 percent”. There are 13 percent of blacks in the U.S and 40 percent of blacks are in jail. This really shows a lot about black men and how matters have changed.
After this presentation, I want people to want to be apart of the 331 percent of black men in college getting their education and avoid being with the 40 percent of black men in jail. Always remember to appreciate what’s given to you and don’t take it for granted. Think highly of yourself and exceed the other’s expectations. Hopefully things will change in positive and beneficial ways. It doesn’t matter where you can from, but where you’re going next. Be confident, be intelligent, and be proficient, don’t be foolish and boorish. Treat yourself the way people should treat you. If you don’t, then what’s the point of wanting respect from others if you can’t convince yourself that it’s what you “deserve”? Thank You for watching my presentation, have a fantastic day, and a ferocious future.