Rhonda Washington said...
Rhonda Washington
English 201A
MW 1-2:50p
24 October, 2009
Prefix: "A Rose that Grew from Concrete"
Afeni writes a poem, inspired by the honor of her son Tupac about "Celebrate Life". She thanked God for the gift he had given to her son. They are artistry for many different forms of expression and we should celebrate them. She states, "Celebrate the ability to feel free! Only then will you be free to feel (xii)." Tupac's heart and soul were reflected through his poetry.Afeni's soul was the perfect reflection of Tupac.Leila Steinberg was a great trustworthy friend to Tupac. She was entrusted with his poetry, that was a great honor. She was very grateful for that , not being able to put her gratitude into words. She states, "it is Pac's spirit that gives her breath". Her soul will continue the unfinished work he wanted to accomplish.Nikki Giovanni is glad his poetry was finally being published. And glad that Tupac had taken the understanding of having no obligations to the universe, but to follow your own muse. She feels as though white society wants to pick our hero's in the image of what they should be, and demands us to make our own choices. She states, "he deserves to be taken seriously"(xvii).We will see Tupac in heaven. Posted by Rhonda Washington at 7:40 AM
8:17 AM
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Rhonda Washington said...
Rhonda Washington
Professor Sabir
English 201A
MW 1-2:50pm
31 October, 2009
"Evolutionary of a Revolutionary"
When I think of the title; I think of a story or process of someone who has evovled into greatness. I think the strong title must be of someone with strong character. Revolutionary is defined as "marked by or resulting in radical change; one who supports or engages in revolution.WOW! that definition should have just had Afeni's name. Because she is definitly a woman who fought for radical change. Most women would not have put the movement first. But she did, even before her children and that makes her a soldier. I must say she is a woman of her word and very trust worthy. Commitment is something serious to her and people love that about Afeni as well. She spent over half her life fighting for equality for our people. So with that, I must say through all of her faughts and mistakes I have all the respect for her that only one can offer.
Rhonda Washington
Professor Sabir
English 201A
MW 1-2:50pm
31 October, 2009
"Evolutionary of a Revolutionary"
When I think of the title; I think of a story or process of someone who has evovled into greatness. I think the strong title must be of someone with strong character. Revolutionary is defined as "marked by or resulting in radical change; one who supports or engages in revolution.WOW! that definition should have just had Afeni's name. Because she is definitly a woman who fought for radical change. Most women would not have put the movement first. But she did, even before her children and that makes her a soldier. I must say she is a woman of her word and very trust worthy. Commitment is something serious to her and people love that about Afeni as well. She spent over half her life fighting for equality for our people. So with that, I must say through all of her faughts and mistakes I have all the respect for her that only one can offer.
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Rhonda Washington
Professor Sabir
English 201A
14 October, 2009
“Holler If You Hear Me” by Michael Eric Dyson
Characters in Play:Tupac- son Afeni-mother
Setting:Action takes place in Autumn of 1990, Los Angeles, Ca. Afeni is meeting with Tupac to discuss their relationship. Afeni arrives at Tupac’s house at 5 o’clock in the evening. He greets Afeni in his baggy jeans, boxer shorts and combat boots. Afeni is wearing a long flowing flowered dress and sandals. Afeni enters Tupac’s two-story home in a gated community with a view overlooking the city of Los Angeles. Afeni enters his living room, that has a bookcase the size of his wall filled with books and beautiful black art on the other walls. She sits on his black leather sofa in front of an in-wall fireplace. The glass elephant sofa table has a beautiful bouquet of red roses. In the background Tupac’s surround system plays Al Green. As Tupac sits next to his mother Afeni they begin to talk.Scene 1Afeni now faces her addiction soberly, admitting that it harmed her children, especially her man-child. “I know what harm I brought him”, she says, “so really what I did was to prepare him to be able to live through the harm.” “ Dyson(36)”
Tupac: Mom I wrote something that I want you to listen to:
When your hero falls from grace
All fairy tales R uncovered
Myths exposed and pain magnified
The greastest pain discovered
U taught me 2 be strong
But I’m confused 2 c u weak
U said never to give up
And it hurts 2 c u welcome defeat
When ure Heros falls so do the stars
And so does the perception of tomorrow
Without my Hero there is only
Me alone 2 deal with my sorrow
Your heart cease 2 work
And your soul is not happy at all
What r u expected 2 do
When ure only Hero falls “Rose (119)”
Afeni: [tears runs down her check]: Son that was beautiful, I am so sorry for not being the kind of mother that you needed me to be.
Tupac: You left me alone, I needed you to protect me.
Afeni: Tupac I love you and I never wanted to cause you pain.
Tupac: But you did !
Afeni: I know that I can not erase the past, but I am asking for a chance to make our future right.
Tupac: How do you plan on doing that?
Afeni: One day at a time and with Gods grace.
Tupac: How do you expect me to believe or trust you?
Afeni: Tupac, I don’t expect you to trust me. I know that trust is something you have to earn. But, I will spend the rest of my life trying to prove to you that I have changed.
Tupac: Change how, Mom?
Afeni: Well for starters I have been clean for six months. I attend my support group classes weekly and I have joined church and redeciated my life to the lord.
Tupac: Well that’s great mom, I’m proud of you. Hopefully this time will be different.
Afeni: It will be, it will be son.
Tupac: Well like the saying “ what don’t kill you will make you stronger.” [Tupac smiles]
Afeni: [Laughs] You did always have an old soul. But, seriously I never meant to cause you pain. I only wanted the best for you and your sister.
Tupac: Mom, I know you had good intentions, unfortunately it just did’nt go the way we all would have liked.
Afeni: Just know that I think you’re a great son, Through all the obstacles you endured without me, I’m proud of you and I will never abandon you again.
End of Scene1
3:22 PM
Professor Sabir
English 201A
14 October, 2009
“Holler If You Hear Me” by Michael Eric Dyson
Characters in Play:Tupac- son Afeni-mother
Setting:Action takes place in Autumn of 1990, Los Angeles, Ca. Afeni is meeting with Tupac to discuss their relationship. Afeni arrives at Tupac’s house at 5 o’clock in the evening. He greets Afeni in his baggy jeans, boxer shorts and combat boots. Afeni is wearing a long flowing flowered dress and sandals. Afeni enters Tupac’s two-story home in a gated community with a view overlooking the city of Los Angeles. Afeni enters his living room, that has a bookcase the size of his wall filled with books and beautiful black art on the other walls. She sits on his black leather sofa in front of an in-wall fireplace. The glass elephant sofa table has a beautiful bouquet of red roses. In the background Tupac’s surround system plays Al Green. As Tupac sits next to his mother Afeni they begin to talk.Scene 1Afeni now faces her addiction soberly, admitting that it harmed her children, especially her man-child. “I know what harm I brought him”, she says, “so really what I did was to prepare him to be able to live through the harm.” “ Dyson(36)”
Tupac: Mom I wrote something that I want you to listen to:
When your hero falls from grace
All fairy tales R uncovered
Myths exposed and pain magnified
The greastest pain discovered
U taught me 2 be strong
But I’m confused 2 c u weak
U said never to give up
And it hurts 2 c u welcome defeat
When ure Heros falls so do the stars
And so does the perception of tomorrow
Without my Hero there is only
Me alone 2 deal with my sorrow
Your heart cease 2 work
And your soul is not happy at all
What r u expected 2 do
When ure only Hero falls “Rose (119)”
Afeni: [tears runs down her check]: Son that was beautiful, I am so sorry for not being the kind of mother that you needed me to be.
Tupac: You left me alone, I needed you to protect me.
Afeni: Tupac I love you and I never wanted to cause you pain.
Tupac: But you did !
Afeni: I know that I can not erase the past, but I am asking for a chance to make our future right.
Tupac: How do you plan on doing that?
Afeni: One day at a time and with Gods grace.
Tupac: How do you expect me to believe or trust you?
Afeni: Tupac, I don’t expect you to trust me. I know that trust is something you have to earn. But, I will spend the rest of my life trying to prove to you that I have changed.
Tupac: Change how, Mom?
Afeni: Well for starters I have been clean for six months. I attend my support group classes weekly and I have joined church and redeciated my life to the lord.
Tupac: Well that’s great mom, I’m proud of you. Hopefully this time will be different.
Afeni: It will be, it will be son.
Tupac: Well like the saying “ what don’t kill you will make you stronger.” [Tupac smiles]
Afeni: [Laughs] You did always have an old soul. But, seriously I never meant to cause you pain. I only wanted the best for you and your sister.
Tupac: Mom, I know you had good intentions, unfortunately it just did’nt go the way we all would have liked.
Afeni: Just know that I think you’re a great son, Through all the obstacles you endured without me, I’m proud of you and I will never abandon you again.
End of Scene1
3:22 PM
Bastards of the Party
Rhonda WashingtonEnglish 201A MW1-2:50p
31 October, 2009
Bastards of the Party
What makes a young man that is not proverty stricken and has a decent lifestyle join a gang that leads to a life of crime? A gang is a group of criminals or hoodlums. In the case of Cle "bone" Sloan; would the absence of a father, who was killed when he was four years old, or a mother losing herself mentally due to the grievance of her husbands death play a part. Maybe Cle was looking to feel a void of love and support, in which he found in the brotherhood of the Bloods his gang. This resulted in a life of crime, where he served time in prison. Ironically, while in prison he began questioning the history of his gang and wanted knowledge of its beginnings. After learning informative information, Cle has decided to educate his peers from within their brotherhood.
4:44 PM
Rhonda Washington said...
Corruption:The corruption of a legal system that is suppose to protect citizens of the United States, from violence were responsible for crimes and illegal activities in Los Angeles, Ca. the LAPD. Corruption is dishonesty, immorality and openess to bribery of illegal acts. In the 1940s white southern raciest military men were recruited to the North to be policemen. This was the beginning of an epedimic of police brutality, set-ups and extortion. Unfortunately, these acts are still in existance today. The cover-ups and disclosures by our police department's nationwide are more discret in the twenieth century.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Rhonda Washington
Professor Sabir
English 201A MW 1-2:50p
9 November, 2009
A Fallen Angel: Gone To Soon
In the poem “In The Event Of My Demise” (150) written by Tupac Shakur speaks about his death. He states, “I hope I die for a principle or a belief that I have lived for”. I believe he hoped that his death would have purpose. I know that his life has touched and intrigued many people. Because all over the United States professors at colleges and universities; teachers at high and jr. high schools are teaching on the prophecy of his life. I believe Tupac was a prophet. He states, “I will die before my time because I feel the shadow’s of depth”. This is the gift of discernment. The meaning of discern is to see things through the spirit of the naked eye. Unfortunately, Tupac’s spiritual immaturity lead his flesh, in which lead to sin and eventually and early death. “In The Event Of My Demise” the poem confirms his discernment. He says, “in the occurrence of his death, he has accepted the possibilities and has wiped the last tears from his eyes”. I think Tupac was finally at peace with his dysfunctional lifestyle. He may not have been the best role model for our youth, but he tried his best to do right with the unfair hand life have dealt him. Tupac was only twenty-five years old when he was killed, he had so many accomplishments that were not fulfilled, but in his short life he has definitely left a legacy that will live forever.Works CitedShakur, Tupac. A Rose That Grew From Concrete (150). New York, NY:Simon and Schuster Inc, 1999.
9:45 PM
Professor Sabir
English 201A MW 1-2:50p
9 November, 2009
A Fallen Angel: Gone To Soon
In the poem “In The Event Of My Demise” (150) written by Tupac Shakur speaks about his death. He states, “I hope I die for a principle or a belief that I have lived for”. I believe he hoped that his death would have purpose. I know that his life has touched and intrigued many people. Because all over the United States professors at colleges and universities; teachers at high and jr. high schools are teaching on the prophecy of his life. I believe Tupac was a prophet. He states, “I will die before my time because I feel the shadow’s of depth”. This is the gift of discernment. The meaning of discern is to see things through the spirit of the naked eye. Unfortunately, Tupac’s spiritual immaturity lead his flesh, in which lead to sin and eventually and early death. “In The Event Of My Demise” the poem confirms his discernment. He says, “in the occurrence of his death, he has accepted the possibilities and has wiped the last tears from his eyes”. I think Tupac was finally at peace with his dysfunctional lifestyle. He may not have been the best role model for our youth, but he tried his best to do right with the unfair hand life have dealt him. Tupac was only twenty-five years old when he was killed, he had so many accomplishments that were not fulfilled, but in his short life he has definitely left a legacy that will live forever.Works CitedShakur, Tupac. A Rose That Grew From Concrete (150). New York, NY:Simon and Schuster Inc, 1999.
9:45 PM
Rhonda Washington said...
Corruption:The corruption of a legal system that is suppose to protect citizens of the United States, from violence were responsible for crimes and illegal activities in Los Angeles, Ca. the LAPD. Corruption is dishonesty, immorality and openess to bribery of illegal acts. In the 1940s white southern raciest military men were recruited to the North to be policemen. This was the beginning of an epedimic of police brutality, set-ups and extortion. Unfortunately, these acts are still in existance today. The cover-ups and disclosures by our police department's nationwide are more discret in the twenieth century.
5:44 PM
Corruption:The corruption of a legal system that is suppose to protect citizens of the United States, from violence were responsible for crimes and illegal activities in Los Angeles, Ca. the LAPD. Corruption is dishonesty, immorality and openess to bribery of illegal acts. In the 1940s white southern raciest military men were recruited to the North to be policemen. This was the beginning of an epedimic of police brutality, set-ups and extortion. Unfortunately, these acts are still in existance today. The cover-ups and disclosures by our police department's nationwide are more discret in the twenieth century.
5:44 PM
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Rhonda Washington
English 201A MW 1-2:50p
24 October, 2009
Prefix: "A Rose that Grew from Concrete"
Afeni writes a poem, inspired by the honor of her son Tupac about "Celebrate Life". She thanked God for the gift he had given to her son. They are artistry for many different forms of expression and we should celebrate them. She states, "Celebrate the ability to feel free! Only then will you be free to feel (xii)." Tupac's heart and soul were reflected through his poetry.
Afeni's soul was the perfect reflection of Tupac.
Leila Steinberg was a great trustworthy friend to Tupac. She was entrusted with his poetry, that was a great honor. She was very grateful for that , not being able to put her gratitude into words. She states, "it is Pac's spirit that gives her breath". Her soul will continue the unfinished work he wanted to accomplish.
Nikki Giovanni is glad his poetry was finally being published. And glad that Tupac had taken the understanding of having no obligations to the universe, but to follow your own muse. She feels as though white society wants to pick our hero's in the image of what they should be, and demands us to make our own choices. She states, "he deserves to be taken seriously"(xvii).
We will see Tupac in heaven.
English 201A MW 1-2:50p
24 October, 2009
Prefix: "A Rose that Grew from Concrete"
Afeni writes a poem, inspired by the honor of her son Tupac about "Celebrate Life". She thanked God for the gift he had given to her son. They are artistry for many different forms of expression and we should celebrate them. She states, "Celebrate the ability to feel free! Only then will you be free to feel (xii)." Tupac's heart and soul were reflected through his poetry.
Afeni's soul was the perfect reflection of Tupac.
Leila Steinberg was a great trustworthy friend to Tupac. She was entrusted with his poetry, that was a great honor. She was very grateful for that , not being able to put her gratitude into words. She states, "it is Pac's spirit that gives her breath". Her soul will continue the unfinished work he wanted to accomplish.
Nikki Giovanni is glad his poetry was finally being published. And glad that Tupac had taken the understanding of having no obligations to the universe, but to follow your own muse. She feels as though white society wants to pick our hero's in the image of what they should be, and demands us to make our own choices. She states, "he deserves to be taken seriously"(xvii).
We will see Tupac in heaven.
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