Monday, January 28, 2008
Cyber Assignment 1: Summary of "Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."
In minimally 5 sentences, summarize the key ideas presented in the Alice Walker essay, "Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." Post it here. Please include your name and the section (time) of the class you are in.
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Roger (Kage) Tran
012808
Summery 01/28
The story by Alice Walker talks about a young women talking about her life during the civil right movement and before it happen. She mention about her family and where they belong and the ties they have. Not just that, she gave backgrounds information about her family and the land they live in. She had a hard time back then as things were bad. Her brothers and sisters left he house.
Later on when she finally saw the man that changes everything and her view, she felt as though she had to do something for this man, she had to not let his work go in vain. Seeing how he struggle and did all this work for the people, she had the strength to do what is right. She is not fighting this all for her self but for others out there that does not have equal rights.
012808
Summery 01/28
The story by Alice Walker talks about a young women talking about her life during the civil right movement and before it happen. She mention about her family and where they belong and the ties they have. Not just that, she gave backgrounds information about her family and the land they live in. She had a hard time back then as things were bad. Her brothers and sisters left he house.
Later on when she finally saw the man that changes everything and her view, she felt as though she had to do something for this man, she had to not let his work go in vain. Seeing how he struggle and did all this work for the people, she had the strength to do what is right. She is not fighting this all for her self but for others out there that does not have equal rights.
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Raymond Wong
10-12
“Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Alice Walker was about the choices made by the people who lived in the south. Many who were forced away from the south in order to be able to live. This was not a choice for many people, but Martin Luther King, Jr. showed that there is always a choice, when he showed resistance when he was arrested that was his choice. With this act, he showed people that there is a choice and they do not have to live with the pain that they once. The choice that Martin Luther King, Jr. made gave many people back their heritage, land and a place to call home.
10-12
“Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Alice Walker was about the choices made by the people who lived in the south. Many who were forced away from the south in order to be able to live. This was not a choice for many people, but Martin Luther King, Jr. showed that there is always a choice, when he showed resistance when he was arrested that was his choice. With this act, he showed people that there is a choice and they do not have to live with the pain that they once. The choice that Martin Luther King, Jr. made gave many people back their heritage, land and a place to call home.
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Essence Mercer
1/28/2008
English 201a 10-12
In Alice Walkers “Choice: A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King” I feel that her major point of the essay is how empowerd Dr. King made everyone feel. “At the moment I saw his resistence I knew I would never be able to live in this country without resisting everything that sought to disinherit me, and I would never be forced away from my the land of my birth without a fight.” (page 144) For generations her family had lived on land that at some point was bought by them. Many generations of her family lived and died on that land but it was never truly their land and at any given moment someone could come and take it away.
Dr. Martin Luther King jr. inspired Walker so, that she knew her generation was going to be different than the latter. He gave her and her family a hope that they had never felt before. He instilled the thought of choice in our minds and let all of us know that no matter what our skin color or economical situation that we were in, we still have a right to choices. In the past we did as we were told and Dr. King let us know that was not fair and we all deserve equality.
Walker found herself and her meaning through Dr. King and he gave her a new reason to live and something beautiful to believe in. She figured out through listening to him and other African Americans in the media that it was ok to choose and we do have a right to choose our paths.
1/28/2008
English 201a 10-12
In Alice Walkers “Choice: A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King” I feel that her major point of the essay is how empowerd Dr. King made everyone feel. “At the moment I saw his resistence I knew I would never be able to live in this country without resisting everything that sought to disinherit me, and I would never be forced away from my the land of my birth without a fight.” (page 144) For generations her family had lived on land that at some point was bought by them. Many generations of her family lived and died on that land but it was never truly their land and at any given moment someone could come and take it away.
Dr. Martin Luther King jr. inspired Walker so, that she knew her generation was going to be different than the latter. He gave her and her family a hope that they had never felt before. He instilled the thought of choice in our minds and let all of us know that no matter what our skin color or economical situation that we were in, we still have a right to choices. In the past we did as we were told and Dr. King let us know that was not fair and we all deserve equality.
Walker found herself and her meaning through Dr. King and he gave her a new reason to live and something beautiful to believe in. She figured out through listening to him and other African Americans in the media that it was ok to choose and we do have a right to choose our paths.
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Chung Tu
201A 10-12
1-28-08
The story by Alice Walker, it was talking about a woman who was a slave in Virginia. She from a poor family her brother and sister left. She saw a man whom changed everything, he gave them land so they could have a better living. He struggle through many hard times. He is a hero, the one she be waiting for many years. Dr. King is showing them how to stand up for themselves everyone had a choice and he trying to let them choice what is good for them.
201A 10-12
1-28-08
The story by Alice Walker, it was talking about a woman who was a slave in Virginia. She from a poor family her brother and sister left. She saw a man whom changed everything, he gave them land so they could have a better living. He struggle through many hard times. He is a hero, the one she be waiting for many years. Dr. King is showing them how to stand up for themselves everyone had a choice and he trying to let them choice what is good for them.
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Erik Del Nero
English 201 B
1/28/08
10am-12noon
Choice: A Tribute To DR. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a man who had a great vision. He wanted to speak for all people about discrimination. He believed everyone should be treated equally without any questions. He help segregation get destroyed. He gave the people of darker skin something to live for. He was teaching everyone to believe in themselves. I think it worked. The darker skinned people were treated worse than second class citizens. King was the best speaker I have ever heard.
English 201 B
1/28/08
10am-12noon
Choice: A Tribute To DR. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a man who had a great vision. He wanted to speak for all people about discrimination. He believed everyone should be treated equally without any questions. He help segregation get destroyed. He gave the people of darker skin something to live for. He was teaching everyone to believe in themselves. I think it worked. The darker skinned people were treated worse than second class citizens. King was the best speaker I have ever heard.
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Christopher Yee
English 201a 10:00 to 12:00
Choice: A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In the essay, written by Alice walker. Her key ideas are how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave many people hope to continue to resist all the racism. She also wanted to show how important Dr. King was to the civil rights movement. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man who wasn’t only trying to speak for African Americans, but all of the other races that was getting the same type of treatment. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made it possible for all sorts of people to be able to be sit in the same room or eat in the same restaurants as whites or colors. Dr. King has changed the world, and made it a better place.
English 201a 10:00 to 12:00
Choice: A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In the essay, written by Alice walker. Her key ideas are how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave many people hope to continue to resist all the racism. She also wanted to show how important Dr. King was to the civil rights movement. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man who wasn’t only trying to speak for African Americans, but all of the other races that was getting the same type of treatment. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made it possible for all sorts of people to be able to be sit in the same room or eat in the same restaurants as whites or colors. Dr. King has changed the world, and made it a better place.
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TJ Eggleston
January 28, 2008
Eng 201A
10-12pm
Prof. Wanda Sabir
Summary: (Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great pioneer and an inspiring character, whose influence and encouragement was not only towards African-Americans, but towards all races and generations. He paved the way for all people so that we might have justice and equality in this society. Without Dr. King’s movement, we would be stuck always arguing, always fighting and never coming to an agreement. But now that we are all of one mind and one voice, we have a choice.
January 28, 2008
Eng 201A
10-12pm
Prof. Wanda Sabir
Summary: (Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great pioneer and an inspiring character, whose influence and encouragement was not only towards African-Americans, but towards all races and generations. He paved the way for all people so that we might have justice and equality in this society. Without Dr. King’s movement, we would be stuck always arguing, always fighting and never coming to an agreement. But now that we are all of one mind and one voice, we have a choice.
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Chad Doyle 201 A
10-12pm
“Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King”, was about a girl, who struggles with understanding her family’s history. She also mentioned the impact it had on her family, and why it was important. I believe the main idea for this story, would be her summary on Dr. Martin Luther King. She explains the way she first seen him, to the way he presented himself throughout the movement. I guess Dr. MLK, was a big influence, in there lifes and for millions of other Americans. Dr. Martin Luther king, played a very important role in everyone’s past and future. He was a very important person, but also a very important person throughout history. Without him, things would most likely be so much He stepped up, and shared his positive views, and gave us all the mentality of peace, and equal rights. In conclusion I believe the main idea, of the story, would be that Dr Martin Luther king played a life changing role for everyone.
10-12pm
“Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King”, was about a girl, who struggles with understanding her family’s history. She also mentioned the impact it had on her family, and why it was important. I believe the main idea for this story, would be her summary on Dr. Martin Luther King. She explains the way she first seen him, to the way he presented himself throughout the movement. I guess Dr. MLK, was a big influence, in there lifes and for millions of other Americans. Dr. Martin Luther king, played a very important role in everyone’s past and future. He was a very important person, but also a very important person throughout history. Without him, things would most likely be so much He stepped up, and shared his positive views, and gave us all the mentality of peace, and equal rights. In conclusion I believe the main idea, of the story, would be that Dr Martin Luther king played a life changing role for everyone.
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Ewa Dobrzynska
English 201A/B 10-12
Prof. Sabir
In Alice Walker essay “Choice: A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” we read about Civil Rights Movement. Author is talking about the situation of poor people. People lived without the hope for better life. In 1960 Dr. Martin Luther King appeared. He gave them hope and choices for a batter live. He gave them homeland; he gave them better place to live. He was like a hero for all poor people. His effort changes all situations and gave to people batter place to live. Dr. King gave the opportunity to enjoy the lives, and to believe that someday other generations will have better home and situations. He was a hero in a history of the American Indian, Mexican-American and poor American white people. He open the door for everybody and gave choice to people who want to fight for decent human being.
English 201A/B 10-12
Prof. Sabir
In Alice Walker essay “Choice: A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” we read about Civil Rights Movement. Author is talking about the situation of poor people. People lived without the hope for better life. In 1960 Dr. Martin Luther King appeared. He gave them hope and choices for a batter live. He gave them homeland; he gave them better place to live. He was like a hero for all poor people. His effort changes all situations and gave to people batter place to live. Dr. King gave the opportunity to enjoy the lives, and to believe that someday other generations will have better home and situations. He was a hero in a history of the American Indian, Mexican-American and poor American white people. He open the door for everybody and gave choice to people who want to fight for decent human being.
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LaVertis Benson
1-28-08
English 201 10am-12pm
In “Choice A Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King”, Ms. Alice Walker expressed her feelings about the civil rights movement by saying, “At the moment I saw his resistance I knew I would never be able to live in this country without resisting everything that sought to disinherit me, and I would never be forced away from the land of my birth without a fight”. The author explained that in order for her to feel as if she was ever going to get the equality that she expected it was going to be a hard fought battle. Which through racism that has broken up black families and caused grief throughout the community because of the unfair treatment toward African Americans. Dr. King though at first was not an icon to Ms. Walker who later learned that the only way freedom will come is for a stand to be taken. As she became to learn more things about Dr. King she wanted to expand her knowledge. She found comfort in Dr. King’s teachings which gives blacks the right to sit in the front of the bus or enjoy a meal in a restaurant without being harassed or tortured.
1-28-08
English 201 10am-12pm
In “Choice A Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King”, Ms. Alice Walker expressed her feelings about the civil rights movement by saying, “At the moment I saw his resistance I knew I would never be able to live in this country without resisting everything that sought to disinherit me, and I would never be forced away from the land of my birth without a fight”. The author explained that in order for her to feel as if she was ever going to get the equality that she expected it was going to be a hard fought battle. Which through racism that has broken up black families and caused grief throughout the community because of the unfair treatment toward African Americans. Dr. King though at first was not an icon to Ms. Walker who later learned that the only way freedom will come is for a stand to be taken. As she became to learn more things about Dr. King she wanted to expand her knowledge. She found comfort in Dr. King’s teachings which gives blacks the right to sit in the front of the bus or enjoy a meal in a restaurant without being harassed or tortured.
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Mario Talavera
January 28, 2008
English 201A
10-12pm
Prof. Wanda Sabir
Choice : A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this essay Alice Walker talks about the segregation and discrimination at that time, and how Dr. Luther King Jr. changed not just the lives of many African Americans, but the lives of the Indians, the Mexican Americans, and the White poor, he wanted equality and justice for all. He also gave them choices, something that they didn’t have at that time. It also talks about an inheritance or land that a family has worked hard to maintain but it was always taken away from them, when Martin Luther King appeared to lives of this people they decided to fight for that land and they decided that it was never going to be taken away from them again.
January 28, 2008
English 201A
10-12pm
Prof. Wanda Sabir
Choice : A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this essay Alice Walker talks about the segregation and discrimination at that time, and how Dr. Luther King Jr. changed not just the lives of many African Americans, but the lives of the Indians, the Mexican Americans, and the White poor, he wanted equality and justice for all. He also gave them choices, something that they didn’t have at that time. It also talks about an inheritance or land that a family has worked hard to maintain but it was always taken away from them, when Martin Luther King appeared to lives of this people they decided to fight for that land and they decided that it was never going to be taken away from them again.
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Matthew Tasby
English 201B
10:00-12:00
Choice: a Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this essay the author speaks of the hardships that southern black folks were faced with. Do we stay and deal with achieving some sort of justice by means of struggle and uncivil abuse, or do we leave to keep the little sanity and “sensibility” that we have left? Dr. King, Jr. gave this author a definite sense of hope since the first time he had seen Martin handcuffed and jailed in an example of “non-violent” protest. This instilled a sense of strength and opposition to the demanding and oppressive forces in power; the whites. He speaks of Dr. King as “The One, The Hero, The Fearless Person for whom we had waited.” As for his personal involvement in the civil rights struggle was monumental and his teachings were so extraordinary that many were not able to totally comprehend his “complex and revolutionary philosophy.” However, the fact still remains that he showed an example of hope staying alive. In result of his teachings of, efforts to educate people about, and involvement in the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has given back a sense of dignity and power to a people whom seemed to be lost in a time of adversity civilly and economically in particular. Many need to pay homage as this author has done to the works of Dr. King for all people, whether you be black, white, yellow, or brown have benefitted at the least consciously from his life’s work.
English 201B
10:00-12:00
Choice: a Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this essay the author speaks of the hardships that southern black folks were faced with. Do we stay and deal with achieving some sort of justice by means of struggle and uncivil abuse, or do we leave to keep the little sanity and “sensibility” that we have left? Dr. King, Jr. gave this author a definite sense of hope since the first time he had seen Martin handcuffed and jailed in an example of “non-violent” protest. This instilled a sense of strength and opposition to the demanding and oppressive forces in power; the whites. He speaks of Dr. King as “The One, The Hero, The Fearless Person for whom we had waited.” As for his personal involvement in the civil rights struggle was monumental and his teachings were so extraordinary that many were not able to totally comprehend his “complex and revolutionary philosophy.” However, the fact still remains that he showed an example of hope staying alive. In result of his teachings of, efforts to educate people about, and involvement in the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has given back a sense of dignity and power to a people whom seemed to be lost in a time of adversity civilly and economically in particular. Many need to pay homage as this author has done to the works of Dr. King for all people, whether you be black, white, yellow, or brown have benefitted at the least consciously from his life’s work.
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David Gillam
English 201A,10-12
1/28/2008
Summary of Choice: A Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This appears to be a struggle between African American fight for equality for equality during the time period of the civil rights movement. Alice Walker states how Dr. King wanted peace for all people of all ethnic backgrounds black, white, Mexican, Indian, EST. He try to minister to all people; to bring together where we are divided to settle are differences. Following up with his positive input region of the U.S. as a result that has taken great action for about two and a half decades now. Duration of struggle along with edge of courage, that gave essence to peaceful beliefs that were being potentially expressed emphasized that a change must come. This civil rights era began to ignite the late 1960’s to form a better world in present day that we live in together in 2008.
English 201A,10-12
1/28/2008
Summary of Choice: A Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This appears to be a struggle between African American fight for equality for equality during the time period of the civil rights movement. Alice Walker states how Dr. King wanted peace for all people of all ethnic backgrounds black, white, Mexican, Indian, EST. He try to minister to all people; to bring together where we are divided to settle are differences. Following up with his positive input region of the U.S. as a result that has taken great action for about two and a half decades now. Duration of struggle along with edge of courage, that gave essence to peaceful beliefs that were being potentially expressed emphasized that a change must come. This civil rights era began to ignite the late 1960’s to form a better world in present day that we live in together in 2008.
# posted by : 12:33 PM
: 12:33 PM
In Alice Walker’s Choice: A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. She is choosing to give a major thanks to Dr. King for redefining the African American culture as a whole. She argues that Dr. King was “The Hero, the one, the one fearless person for whom we had waited” (pg144). Alice Walker’s supports her this argument by recognizing Dr. King for his most important duties: giving African Americans their heritage back, homeland, ancestors. And most of all the freedom as a race.
The author Alice walker talks about how she and her family go through their problem with racism. They didn’t have much, and the little that they did have it was taken from them by the white people. Soon, Alice’s brothers left there how to the south which was right around the time when she first saw Martian Luther King Jr. Dr. King was the person who opened her eyes to see that she had rights, and she could fight for them. Up until his death he did a lot for the black people, he gave them hope for a new world of freedom.
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: 2:39 PM
1-28-08
Dylan
This story talks about a young girl who was a slave in Virginia. She came from a poor family in which her brother and sister left from earlier on in life because of certain difficulties or misunderstandings. There was a man who gave them land so that they could make a living on top of it. This changed all of their lives forever. She referred to him as her hero that she had been waiting for for several years. Dr. King shows them how to stand up for themselves and teaches them how to make the right choices later on in life.
Dylan
This story talks about a young girl who was a slave in Virginia. She came from a poor family in which her brother and sister left from earlier on in life because of certain difficulties or misunderstandings. There was a man who gave them land so that they could make a living on top of it. This changed all of their lives forever. She referred to him as her hero that she had been waiting for for several years. Dr. King shows them how to stand up for themselves and teaches them how to make the right choices later on in life.
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lEWIS HOLMAN
ENGL 201B
1/28/07
1-3:00
The author Alice walker talks about how she and her family go through their problem with racism. They didn’t have much, and the little that they did have it was taken from them by the white people. Soon, Alice’s brothers left there how to the south which was right around the time when she first saw Martian Luther King Jr. Dr. King was the person who opened her eyes to see that she had rights, and she could fight for them. Up until his death he did a lot for the black people, he gave them hope for a new world of freedom.
ENGL 201B
1/28/07
1-3:00
The author Alice walker talks about how she and her family go through their problem with racism. They didn’t have much, and the little that they did have it was taken from them by the white people. Soon, Alice’s brothers left there how to the south which was right around the time when she first saw Martian Luther King Jr. Dr. King was the person who opened her eyes to see that she had rights, and she could fight for them. Up until his death he did a lot for the black people, he gave them hope for a new world of freedom.
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Jessica Ramos
English 201B 1-3
“Choice: A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.” by Alice Walker
By reading this essay I learned that Martin Luther King Jr. made many people change. People saw how he was doing and others wanted to do the same thing. “At the moment I saw his resistance I knew I would never be able to live in this country without resisting everything that sought to disinherit me, and I would never be forced away from the land of my birth without a fight”(144). When Alice saw that Martin Luther King was resisting, that he looked calm and peaceful, she realized that she could also do the same thing. Martin Luther King made Alice change in a way that she learned that there was someone out there struggling so that everyone could be treated the same way.
English 201B 1-3
“Choice: A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.” by Alice Walker
By reading this essay I learned that Martin Luther King Jr. made many people change. People saw how he was doing and others wanted to do the same thing. “At the moment I saw his resistance I knew I would never be able to live in this country without resisting everything that sought to disinherit me, and I would never be forced away from the land of my birth without a fight”(144). When Alice saw that Martin Luther King was resisting, that he looked calm and peaceful, she realized that she could also do the same thing. Martin Luther King made Alice change in a way that she learned that there was someone out there struggling so that everyone could be treated the same way.
# posted by : 2:43 PM
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In Alice Walker’s Choice: A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. She is choosing to give a major thanks to Dr. King for redefining the African American culture as a whole. She argues that Dr. King was “The Hero, the one, the one fearless person for whom we had waiting for…” (pg144). Alice Walker’s supports this argument by recognizing Dr. King for his most important duties that he contributed to the people : giving African Americans t their heritage back, their homeland, and ancestors. Most of all the freedom as a race, and equality for people. Alice Walker recognizes Dr. King for giving her Home.
A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was very touching, the author made Dr. King sounds amazing. The author stated “I saw his resistance I knew I would never live in this country without resistance” (pg 144). The writer wrote excellent points about King, she even wanted to follow his path and get with the Civil Rights Movement. The author story was about a strong man who wouldn’t give up on his freedom and his people. Danzell Walker english 201
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Johna’e wright
Jan. 28.08
Mrs.Sabir
Choice: A Tribute To DR. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Choice a tribute to Dr. King is a thank you note to king from Alice Walker who believes that blacks have come a long way due to Dr. King’s ambition, and strong beliefs that African Americans are entitled to anything in life just as much as the white men he set out with a plan and made it happen. Walker also believes that king gave life through his words and strong will power amongst others. With his motivational words Dr. king carried African Americans as well as al people of color to rise above the occasion at last.
Jan. 28.08
Mrs.Sabir
Choice: A Tribute To DR. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Choice a tribute to Dr. King is a thank you note to king from Alice Walker who believes that blacks have come a long way due to Dr. King’s ambition, and strong beliefs that African Americans are entitled to anything in life just as much as the white men he set out with a plan and made it happen. Walker also believes that king gave life through his words and strong will power amongst others. With his motivational words Dr. king carried African Americans as well as al people of color to rise above the occasion at last.
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Sheila Brooks
1/28/08
English 201(B)
1-3pm
Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In the essay by Alice Walker it informs others of why Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr changed her outlook on being able to have a choice rather than to just resist due to the struggle. In the beginning she points out how everything in her past was lost due to the fact that it all was taken away. Many in the south would rather leave than to endure brutality. When Walker saw Dr. King on TV being arrested and seemed calm and serene this shined new light on the idea of resistance. This changed her outlook because now she realized that we all have choices and it up to one self to make it. Being that Walker’s understanding was changed she was now found after all and loved where she came from due to the fact that Dr. King gave back everything that was missing.
1/28/08
English 201(B)
1-3pm
Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In the essay by Alice Walker it informs others of why Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr changed her outlook on being able to have a choice rather than to just resist due to the struggle. In the beginning she points out how everything in her past was lost due to the fact that it all was taken away. Many in the south would rather leave than to endure brutality. When Walker saw Dr. King on TV being arrested and seemed calm and serene this shined new light on the idea of resistance. This changed her outlook because now she realized that we all have choices and it up to one self to make it. Being that Walker’s understanding was changed she was now found after all and loved where she came from due to the fact that Dr. King gave back everything that was missing.
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Ashley Dorsett
1/28/20087
ENG 201 (B)1-3pm
Blog Essay: CHOICE: A TRIBUNE TO DR.MLK JR.
In this story Choice: A Tribune To Dr. MLK JR. by Alice Walker she describes how people wanted a change in the Southern life but was afraid to make those changes. As Walker stated even her own brother and sister were pushed away from the south because they knew that they “could not do any better”. For those who wanted to make that change they took risk and stayed strong. Dr. Martin Luther King showed them resistance when he was getting arrested, and that everybody has a choice no matter what the outcome is. With King being this way he made a lot of changes in people’s lives, saying its ok to be strong and your voice counts. This made people more aware, Walker says, of their “heritage, and gave them back their homeland” (145).
1/28/20087
ENG 201 (B)1-3pm
Blog Essay: CHOICE: A TRIBUNE TO DR.MLK JR.
In this story Choice: A Tribune To Dr. MLK JR. by Alice Walker she describes how people wanted a change in the Southern life but was afraid to make those changes. As Walker stated even her own brother and sister were pushed away from the south because they knew that they “could not do any better”. For those who wanted to make that change they took risk and stayed strong. Dr. Martin Luther King showed them resistance when he was getting arrested, and that everybody has a choice no matter what the outcome is. With King being this way he made a lot of changes in people’s lives, saying its ok to be strong and your voice counts. This made people more aware, Walker says, of their “heritage, and gave them back their homeland” (145).
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Deanna Moody
January 28, 2008
English 201b 1-3
Choice: A Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Alice Walker was about a woman who had to make hard choices while living in the south. Feeling as though the land her family was buried on belonged to her because they were there for a long time. Even if they was to own the land someone would have taken it from them. She wanted to stay and cherish the memories of her family but she knew it was a risk of loosing the love of her birth land. Then one day on television she saw Dr. Martin Luther King and that’s when she realized she will not be forced from her land without fighting for it. He showed them that they have a voice, this is their home just as well as anybody else’s, and that they do not have to leave and forget where they came from.
January 28, 2008
English 201b 1-3
Choice: A Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Alice Walker was about a woman who had to make hard choices while living in the south. Feeling as though the land her family was buried on belonged to her because they were there for a long time. Even if they was to own the land someone would have taken it from them. She wanted to stay and cherish the memories of her family but she knew it was a risk of loosing the love of her birth land. Then one day on television she saw Dr. Martin Luther King and that’s when she realized she will not be forced from her land without fighting for it. He showed them that they have a voice, this is their home just as well as anybody else’s, and that they do not have to leave and forget where they came from.
# posted by : 2:51 PM
: 2:51 PM
Alberto Reyna
English 201b 1-3pm.
One key idea of Alice Walker’s essay “Choice: A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.” was the empowerment and hope that MLK Jr. gave Alice Walker when she first saw him being arrested and put into a police truck (144). She said:
“At the moment I saw his resistance I knew I would never be able to live in this country without resisting everything that sought to disinherit me, and I would never e forced away from the land of my birth without a fight.” (144)
MLK Jr.’s presence must have been very powerful and inspiring for so many other young African-Americans at that very same moment as Alice Walker saw him on TV.
English 201b 1-3pm.
One key idea of Alice Walker’s essay “Choice: A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.” was the empowerment and hope that MLK Jr. gave Alice Walker when she first saw him being arrested and put into a police truck (144). She said:
“At the moment I saw his resistance I knew I would never be able to live in this country without resisting everything that sought to disinherit me, and I would never e forced away from the land of my birth without a fight.” (144)
MLK Jr.’s presence must have been very powerful and inspiring for so many other young African-Americans at that very same moment as Alice Walker saw him on TV.
# posted by : 2:51 PM
: 2:51 PM
Javier Chavez
English 201 B 1-3pm
Alice Walker’s “Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is about the choices that people make and that one man can change your life. Some of these choices might have been very difficult to make and could really affect someone’s life. Like when people had to leave the south because their land is “always in danger of being taken away”(143). Alice Walker talks about the first time that she seen Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was being arrested for claiming his rights but “he displayed no fear” (144). She say that he is “the one, the hero, the one fearless person for whom we had waited for” (144). Alice Walker talks about how Dr. King gave them many things through his actions and presence, but to her the most important was that he gave them back their heritage.(145)
English 201 B 1-3pm
Alice Walker’s “Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is about the choices that people make and that one man can change your life. Some of these choices might have been very difficult to make and could really affect someone’s life. Like when people had to leave the south because their land is “always in danger of being taken away”(143). Alice Walker talks about the first time that she seen Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was being arrested for claiming his rights but “he displayed no fear” (144). She say that he is “the one, the hero, the one fearless person for whom we had waited for” (144). Alice Walker talks about how Dr. King gave them many things through his actions and presence, but to her the most important was that he gave them back their heritage.(145)
# posted by : 2:55 PM
: 2:55 PM
Chesi Brown
English 201B,1-3
January 28, 2008
Choice: A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By Alice walker is about her feeling towards Dr, King. Her essay explains how her family and community appreciate him so much. His courage and drive or standing up for his people gave others hope to stand up for what they wanted. He was like a hero or someone everybody can count on. He was the one person to speak or do all the things other people were afraid to do. Some compared him to God because of his dedication. Dr, King wanted to make sure we were treated equal. He risked his life making sure our ancestors’ memories will be notices and never forgetting. This is a man who believed in making a difference, and making changes for everyone. No more segregation, no more taking away the thing that we work so hard for.
English 201B,1-3
January 28, 2008
Choice: A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By Alice walker is about her feeling towards Dr, King. Her essay explains how her family and community appreciate him so much. His courage and drive or standing up for his people gave others hope to stand up for what they wanted. He was like a hero or someone everybody can count on. He was the one person to speak or do all the things other people were afraid to do. Some compared him to God because of his dedication. Dr, King wanted to make sure we were treated equal. He risked his life making sure our ancestors’ memories will be notices and never forgetting. This is a man who believed in making a difference, and making changes for everyone. No more segregation, no more taking away the thing that we work so hard for.
# posted by : 3:01 PM
: 3:01 PM
Mandy Rodriguez
1/28/2008
Eng 1A 8-9AM M-F
In Alice Walkers "Choice: A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr" Alice talks about the land. About the bitter knowledge of that in order just to continue to love land of her birth, she was expected to leave. It was the norm for "the people who could not do better" and the stubborn ones to stay. In 1960 She discovered MLKJ and it changed her life. She says he was the one they were waiting for, he was the one who would be the strong leader they all needed. MLKJ gave them back there heritage. Martin Luther King gave them back a home. I do think that Alice Walker did a great job writing this piece. You can tell she is very passionate about her beliefs and values. And her writing stands out.
1/28/2008
Eng 1A 8-9AM M-F
In Alice Walkers "Choice: A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr" Alice talks about the land. About the bitter knowledge of that in order just to continue to love land of her birth, she was expected to leave. It was the norm for "the people who could not do better" and the stubborn ones to stay. In 1960 She discovered MLKJ and it changed her life. She says he was the one they were waiting for, he was the one who would be the strong leader they all needed. MLKJ gave them back there heritage. Martin Luther King gave them back a home. I do think that Alice Walker did a great job writing this piece. You can tell she is very passionate about her beliefs and values. And her writing stands out.
# posted by : 3:46 PM
: 3:46 PM
English 201 10-12
“Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Alice Walker is the address that was made in 1972, several years after the Civil Right Movement. She elaborated black Southern people’s disinherited life and identity before Martin Luther King, Jr. appeared; their love of homeland and the destiny, in their mind, they had accepted to force away from it. However, Dr. King’s choice that he resists for “his rights as a native son” made people to think about their destiny which they accepted without struggle. From Dr. King’s choice, courage and faithful presence, people learned about the worth of struggling. The spirit of the Movement awakened silent people and changed their personal life and society people have lived. Most of all, the choice that Martin Luther King, Jr. made gave many people back their homeland, their inherited identity from God.
“Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Alice Walker is the address that was made in 1972, several years after the Civil Right Movement. She elaborated black Southern people’s disinherited life and identity before Martin Luther King, Jr. appeared; their love of homeland and the destiny, in their mind, they had accepted to force away from it. However, Dr. King’s choice that he resists for “his rights as a native son” made people to think about their destiny which they accepted without struggle. From Dr. King’s choice, courage and faithful presence, people learned about the worth of struggling. The spirit of the Movement awakened silent people and changed their personal life and society people have lived. Most of all, the choice that Martin Luther King, Jr. made gave many people back their homeland, their inherited identity from God.
# posted by : 1:40 AM
: 1:40 AM
Teneya Turner
9-10 AM, English 1A
1/28/08
In "Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Alice Walker, she points out the fact that until Dr. King came along, the only way to “live” was to move out of the south. The fact that so many black people believed this to be true was upsetting. Also seeing Dr. King getting arrested showed that even someone who was being held up in the eyes of many made a choice to perform an act that made him capable of being arrested. He sacrificed his “clean” record and even his life so that others could live the way they live today. Walker felt a sense of pride sitting in a restaurant that only a few years ago wouldn’t serve blacks.
9-10 AM, English 1A
1/28/08
In "Choice: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Alice Walker, she points out the fact that until Dr. King came along, the only way to “live” was to move out of the south. The fact that so many black people believed this to be true was upsetting. Also seeing Dr. King getting arrested showed that even someone who was being held up in the eyes of many made a choice to perform an act that made him capable of being arrested. He sacrificed his “clean” record and even his life so that others could live the way they live today. Walker felt a sense of pride sitting in a restaurant that only a few years ago wouldn’t serve blacks.
# posted by : 1:54 AM
: 1:54 AM
A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. essay written by Alice Walker.This appears to be a struggle between African American fight for equality during the time period of the civil rights movement.This story talks about a young girl who was a slave in Virginia. She came from a poor family in which her brother and sister left from earlier on in life because of certain difficulties.Later on when she saw the man Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has given back a sense of dignity and power to a people whom seemed to be lost in a time of adversity civilly and economically in particular.Dr. MLK, was a big influence, in there lifes and for millions of other Americans. Dr. Martin Luther king, played a very important role in everyone’s past and future.
# posted by : 7:38 PM
: 7:38 PM
Michael Tran
afternoon class
201B english
aka. Mike tran
The Story by Alice Walkers talks abut a women who was a slave in Virginia. Many people who lived in the south was force to move away. MLK showed the people no matter what happens you have a choice to do the right thing. To me often the wrong choices are the right choice to make.
afternoon class
201B english
aka. Mike tran
The Story by Alice Walkers talks abut a women who was a slave in Virginia. Many people who lived in the south was force to move away. MLK showed the people no matter what happens you have a choice to do the right thing. To me often the wrong choices are the right choice to make.
# posted by : 6:13 PM
: 6:13 PM
Irene Nu
201B 1-3
Alice walker is an African woman who was taught loving something was to just leaving it alone. “When I came of age in the early sixties I awoke to the bitter knowledge that in order just to continue to love the land of my birth, I was expected to leave it.” (143) so basically, when she love something she will have to just leave it alone, which means she cannot buy it or take it away but to leave it alone. Until one day she saw Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on T.V, claiming his right as a native son. After watching Dr. King, walker knew that she will not be forced to leave her birth place with out a fight. Dr. King was a person who everybody wished for, a person who stands up for his right, also for others. Dr. King has inspired walker to learn her rights, “he gave us back our heritage. He gave us back our homeland; the bones and dust of our ancestors, who may now sleep within our caring and our hearing” (145) Alice Walker seen what Dr. King has done for all African American and she feels that she can continued living at a place where she were born and it is all thank to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr..
201B 1-3
Alice walker is an African woman who was taught loving something was to just leaving it alone. “When I came of age in the early sixties I awoke to the bitter knowledge that in order just to continue to love the land of my birth, I was expected to leave it.” (143) so basically, when she love something she will have to just leave it alone, which means she cannot buy it or take it away but to leave it alone. Until one day she saw Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on T.V, claiming his right as a native son. After watching Dr. King, walker knew that she will not be forced to leave her birth place with out a fight. Dr. King was a person who everybody wished for, a person who stands up for his right, also for others. Dr. King has inspired walker to learn her rights, “he gave us back our heritage. He gave us back our homeland; the bones and dust of our ancestors, who may now sleep within our caring and our hearing” (145) Alice Walker seen what Dr. King has done for all African American and she feels that she can continued living at a place where she were born and it is all thank to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr..
# posted by : 6:39 PM
: 6:39 PM
Carmen Truong
English 201
Sabir 10-12
Alice Walker wrote an essay on Choice: A Tribute to DR. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1972. Alice is living in a bad condition because there was no freedom until she met Martin Luther King, a man who is not afraid to speak for his own feelings, for his people, and the freedom that everyone is hoping for. “He gave us back our heritage. He gave us back our homeland; the bones and dust of our ancestors, who may now sleep within our caring and our hearing.” (pg.145) The difficulties and effort Martin Luther King had for us, now we have freedom.
English 201
Sabir 10-12
Alice Walker wrote an essay on Choice: A Tribute to DR. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1972. Alice is living in a bad condition because there was no freedom until she met Martin Luther King, a man who is not afraid to speak for his own feelings, for his people, and the freedom that everyone is hoping for. “He gave us back our heritage. He gave us back our homeland; the bones and dust of our ancestors, who may now sleep within our caring and our hearing.” (pg.145) The difficulties and effort Martin Luther King had for us, now we have freedom.
# posted by : 8:23 PM
: 8:23 PM
Nseke Ngilbus
prof Sabir
Eng 1a
march 15, 2010
Choice is a story telling a brief glimpse into Martin Luther King life. This story states how King help improve the lives of many people, particulatly African Ameriacns. King saw that America was inflicted with alot of hatred and racism, he goal was to eliminate and solve the problem. Though he never solved the problem fully, he laid the foundation for it to be later solve. He did help in segragation, this is his major legacy. and ofcourse, "I have a Dream".
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prof Sabir
Eng 1a
march 15, 2010
Choice is a story telling a brief glimpse into Martin Luther King life. This story states how King help improve the lives of many people, particulatly African Ameriacns. King saw that America was inflicted with alot of hatred and racism, he goal was to eliminate and solve the problem. Though he never solved the problem fully, he laid the foundation for it to be later solve. He did help in segragation, this is his major legacy. and ofcourse, "I have a Dream".
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