The Extraordinary Experience of Model UN

Last week our 8th period class attended a Model UN conference at the State Department, to discuss international issues around the world. Before we actually went to the conference we had to complete research and a position paper of our country, their background, and their relation of the topic we chose. Every one chose a different country to represent and a different organization, which was the topic. When we finally got to the State Department on a rainy and cold day, we had to go through a security search and go to the auditorium  for orientation on what we were going to do.

All of the groups later split up by middle school, high school and cause. As we went on with the discussions I learned the different motions of a conference, such as motion of a moderate or an un-moderate cocus. I liked that every was able to speak on the floor and that they brought subway for lunch. I still wonder about what the adults do about the international problems after they've herd our testimony. I was so enthusiastic about the conference being so long. I thought this was a great experience and left on a good note.

"American I Am"

The title “American I Am” has a deliberation of it’s of its own. But, I sense it to be approximately how all the African Americans hard times, their goals, morals, and etc. Plus, how they were affected in their life. For example, people were fighting for their freedom, equal rights, and equality. Such as MLK: this particular man was fighting for equal rights and was caused to be put into jail, & killed because other’s didn’t like the fact he was a negro that was educated, stood up for his people, and himself.

In addition, some others that participated into this matter was the father himself Fredrick Douglas. Fredrick Douglas was the father of Civil Rights Movement who declared Freedom. If you ever attend this exhibit you would walk out speechless and educated on things you never even thought would be in the exhibit. For instance, Tupac Shakur is a rapper but, is known as a rapper who is a poetic. He is one of in a million rappers that are in many museums for his positive writings, his morals, and his interpretations on life.

 This museum is on all Black History and what we could achieve on our own. Also, how we feel about when the society try’s to portray us as something totally different. But, we wake up and prove them wrong every time. I think the museum overall was great. Also, I got a better understanding of things.

But, I think they could have gave more sitting areas for people to sit or write on. It was embarrassing to let the instructor come over an tell us that we couldn't write on the glass. The museum set up was great. It was very well put together and organized.

"America I Am"

In my interpretation, "America I Am" means that all the achievements, struggles, and legacies of citizens of America have made and brought America to its feet. Civil Rights advocates, slaves, and many more have made their contributions with others that supported America. In the whole exhibit the slavery exhibit (struggle), MLK's Jail Cell (struggle), Civil rights movement, including the support of African American churches, and quotes of the founding documents were apart of the foundation of the "America." Most of the black community fought for equality by using biblical principles and educated minds of their Constitution.

Tuskegee Airmen

 The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of the first selected African American pilots. At his time during World War II the military was segregated by the Jim Crow Laws. Meaning that black pilots weren't treated like the other men in the military. In the year of 1948 President Trueman wrote a proposal to request that all units of the military be integrated.The air force of the military started building airplanes in the 1930s. They made "colored folk" (as they called them back then) fly in what they called the "Yellow Piper Cub." During the war Americans painted there airplane tails red so that the bombers on their side would be able to recognize the American airplanes and not shoot at them. Well you wonder why pupils like the Tuskegee Airmen would want to fight and lay their life on the line for a country that didn't appreciate them because of the color of their skin? This question was answered by Mr. William Broadwater known as Lt. Broadwater today in my history class. He said that " blacks are inferior" and that every since he was 10 years old when he had seen and touched his first airplane was when he decided that he wanted to become a pilot. He was also the first black air traffic control in the military. As already being qualified Mr. Broadwater wasn't going to allow others to reject him because of his natural appearance, even though they did any way, but he kept going until he succeeded (which he did). He is currently the age of 85 and has and still is a mentor for many including "his Buddie" as he calls him, Rick Jones.

  For now I realize how easy it is for us children today than it was in the past. This visit has tout me three lessons which were first always listen to our parents and teachers, for they know what's best is was Rick Jones told us. Then It's better to keep trying and getting rejected than getting rejected with out trying. Which is what I learned from the movie were the Tuskegee Airmen said that " Blacks had to prove them selves". Finally, pay attention, especially in math class because it is sure to come up in any career that you choose. This is also what Mr. Jones told us during class while he was telling us a story about when was offered and took the job of being a air traffic control which is when he realized were all his hard work payed off in school for.

Tuskegee Airman

We could learn a lot of lessons from the Tuskegee Airman. For example, we could start off by "being ambitious" because Richard Jones the Air Traffic Conductor in 1954 didn't wanted to go to college but, he needed to be someone or do what he wanted to do in life. Also, "set yourself goals & complete it" such as Richard Jones again he did his Air Traffic Conductor job retired at the age of 50 and now has a paycheck coming in until he dies. In addition, you don't "never want to say never" because Lt. William Broadwater didn't when they denied him from being a pilot because he was black. Instead, he was the first black to become a FAC, and a pilot. Also, he is mentor to other's.

The Hero of the Day

Dorie Miller

Being an African American, Dorie Miller (at first) wasn't allowed to fight or do most things in the Navy. He was a cook for the Navy but was also a Hero. In 1942 Dorie Miller received the Navy Cross which is the second highest award that could be earned. While battling in World War II, when was attacked by the Japanese, Dorie shot down at least one of the Japanese plane and saved the Generals life. In this battle the ship called the "U.S.S West Virginia" sank and along with that he was stranded in the sea. He was born int he year of 1919 and died in 1943. The portrait of Dorie Miller is like evidence that he was on the sea were the ship was sinking and it had been hit by something because of the smoke. This is implied that he was a legacy and not just a man.

The Great Dorie Miller

Dorie Miller was an African American who worked in the navy. He was awarded "Navy Cross" he was awarded this awarded by the most know attendant. During world war 11 Dorie was fighting in the war. He was told  to shoot an ship down. He didn't leave his post until the ship sank. In this portrait he seems brave and proud. He also worked as a Mess attendant. He received his Navy Cross on May 27 1942 from Franklin Delavo Roosevelt who was president during this time period. This poster was made in 1943 by David Stone Martin. Dorie Miller was born in 1919. He died in 1943 on a ship named USS Lissome  Bay. He died along with many other men. Dorie will be remember as a proud,leader, responsible person