The Moment

By Jamir
The Inauguration of Barack Obama has affected many Americans since former president George Bush messed up the economy and the war in Iraq. Barack Obama is like a role model because you can still be a business person but still do your favorite hobbies. President Obama plays basketball just like other people in the United States and just like me. He is my role model and I want to be just like him when I grow up (not exactly like him). I know he can change the economy and the war in Iraq. He can change the United States and we can help him change the United States too.

Barack Obama come to the white house

By Tanisha
On January 20, 2009 Obama was inaugurated into the White House. Though the election seemed hard for him, I knew he was going to make it through and that he was going to be a legend. When President Obama and his wife were walking in the parade, I know he felt proud of himself and his country. I just know that he will put the world first, even at his own risk. Also I think he will give people jobs, so that they can get better paychecks and buy better cars to go to work. In whatever he promised during his speech, I hope that it comes true and that he stays true to his word. Also I would like to say god bless America.

OBAMA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I watched the inauguration but I only payed attention part of the time. I think the ceremony was okay but it was to long but some of the things he said were good. I'm not sure if my mom watched because I wasn't at home when it was on but if she did I bet she was crying. One thing that stood out to me during the speech is when he was talking about the economy. The economy is very bad right now and lots of jobs are being lost and I think he can make a difference. I think that the country will change a lot one of the things I think he is going to don't is bring the troops home. They are over in Iraq fighting and dieing for nothing and I don't think that is fair to families who have had to say good bye to their loved ones because they are fighting in a war with no purpose. I think Malia and Sasha's outfits were cute I just didn't like the color of Michelle's outfit. I only saw one star at the inauguration and that was Aretha Franklin I didn't even notice who she was until somebody told me.

Obama's Presidency

By John S.
I am so glad that Obama is president. I'm hoping and praying that Obama changes the mistakes that Bush made. Obama is going to fix the economic crisis that is going on right now. Global warming is also a big crisis too, so I hope he fixes that problem too. It might take a few years but I think Obama will change the world and hopefully this war in Iraq will end soon.

Inauguration Response

Okay let me answer these little questions as best as I can, okay here we go. I indeed did watch the Ceremony, seriously who didn't? The Ceremony, itself wasn't bad at all I actually paid full attention which is hard for me to do when something on tv is strictly talking.Again of course my parents saw the thing like I said before who didn't? My mother suspposedly cried during the thing. Don't know if its true or not. I remember the news talking about Michelle Obama's dress. I could care less about those types of things because when you get down to it, what are you worried about more, the lady's dress or what Obama's gonna do for the country? Well those are my general thoughts, hopefully the U.S. can get better within the next 4 or hopefully 8 years.

Barack Obama's Question

I watched the Inauguration at school in the auditorium. I thought the ceremony was cool. And I felt happy because finally we have an African-American for a president. When my parents watched the Inauguration they cried and yelled out Obama's name. My parents felt glad and happy. The important thing I like in the ceremony is that Barack was using president Lincolns bible.

Inuagurual questions

I watched the Inauguration yesterday and thought that the ceremony was very interesting after seeing all those people welcome our new African American President. I was just like wow I couldn't really believe what I was seeing. I think that this event will go down in history forever. Our ancestors were chained up and brought here as slaves and now one of our people is the most powerful man of this Free country. Like Obama said in his speech "less than sixty years ago his father probably wouldn't even be served at a local restaurant." A few years ago a lot of people wouldn' t have expected this to ever happen. I have one conern though I hope that Obama can keep all the promises that he made.

Inauguration 2009!!!

For today's class I want you to write up a post about the Inauguration of President Obama yesterday. Answer the following questions in your post:
-Did you watch the Inauguration?
-What did you think of the ceremony? How did you feel?
-What did your parents do? Did they watch? How did they feel?
-What stood out during his speech? How did his speech make you feel? Did he say anything that was really important to you?
-How do you think our country will change now?
Optional Questions:
-What did you think of Sasha and Malia's outfits?
-What did you think of Michelle Obama's outfits?
-What celebrities did you see at the Inauguration and the Balls?

*You can also look at and post photographs from this group:
http://flickr.com/groups/inauguration2009/

Fly Eagles Fly

Do you think the Eagles will go to the Super Bowl? I do. The Eagles have been on a roll ever since Mcnabb was benched. My prediction is that the Steelers and the Eagles will go to the Super Bowl 44. I think the Steelers would win because of their defense. Their defense is incredible. They have James Farrior,Troy Polamalu and James Harrison. There defense is unstoppable.
By Zamir

The Anacostia Boys

This photograph was taken by Gordon Parks, a photographer, novelist, musician, poet, journalist, activist, and a film director. Most likely, this picture was taken in the 1950s and 60s because of the black and white coloring. It looks to me that these 2 males are friends and looking up into their future.

By Jamir

Visual Elements: Gordon Parks

This photograph is by Gordon Parks. He uses texture and light quality in this photograph. The texture is in the lady's hair. Her hair is done in a unique design and when you look at it actually feels like you can touch it. Gordon also uses light in this picture. Her face is all black but her back is all bright, therefore it makes a strong contrast in light. The reason I chose this picture is because the texture and contrast of this picture make it so graphic, it looks like a drawing.
By John Spanier

Gordon Parks photography

Today I will be explaining to you what I think could be the story behind this picture. First she's walking away from the nuns, so maybe she wanted to be a nun but they didn't accept her. I think that they might also have rejected her because of something that she did.She might have just wanted to get whatever secret she had off of her conscience and they kicked her out even though that is not the way of god he forgives every one. He forgave us when we crucified his son and he will forgive that lady for whatever sin(s) she committed too. I think that she looks back only a little because she is so enraged on how the nuns behaved about her past. Even though their pasts probably aren't guilt free either.

What I see in this picture

This is a mother of four who does every things for her kids and she doesn't have help . She tries to make it on her own by working at night and sometimes in the morning. She is taking care of her babies as her daughter is getting ready to go to school. She is fond of the moments she spends with her kids during the day. She has to work and pay the rent but she feels that her daughter is not having a normal life because she has to care for her brother and sisters. Even though her daughter explains everyday that it's okay she will watch them because they can't afford a babysitter right now.

New Years Resolution

My New Years Resolution is to be nice to everybody even if we had problems. One other Resolution I have is to get all A's in everyone of my classes.

What’s Your New Years Resolution

So it’s the year of '09 and there are a lot of big things happening and a lot of changes to be done. For instance, Barack Obama, he’s the 44th and first black president. Obama is going to change the world for the middle class families in America by raising tax rates for the rich people and fixing the budget. But the major thing I love about a new year is a new start on things, to forget your past and start over and set new goals for yourself.

by John Spanier

Tanisha's Holidays!

This Christmas I got a lot of stuff like clothes and an iPod Touch. The rest of my presents were money and gift cards.
In this New Year, 2009, I will be a better student and try to stop fighting people and make them mad. Also I want to stop being smart with my teachers and try not to get mad when they yell at me.
Happy New Years Everyone!

My Winter Break

My winter break was fun! I got almost everything I wanted and I got to spend 12 days with family, friends and no school. My new year’s resolution is to stay away from fake and backstabbing people as much as possible. Also this year I want to work on my anger problems, they aren’t as bad as they used to be but they could be better.

The New Year 2009

by Anthony Lovelace

I am very happy this is a new year. It is 2009 and it should be a very good year for everyone. We have a new president. He has a lot of work to do but he should do a good job. This is my last year at Fredrick Douglass and I expect to be attending New Media Technology this year in September. I have a new business that is still running from last year. I expect this year to be very good.