I am from a duck figurine. From trophies and model trains. I am from the 2 story yellow house That smells like cookies. I am from the peony bush and The oak trees Whose long gone limbs I remember As if they were my own. I’m from big families and pond parties. From Jeanette and ...

This is the first week of my digital media class and I was asked to reflect on the week. We have done quite a bit throuh this open course program. I feel that some of these projects have furthered my creativity skills. Also I have learned quite a bit of black history in Kansas. The ...

Well, I guess this is technically week two, but here is a summary of what I have down for the “First Week” of Digital Media. There are 3 blog posts below this that were done this past week, so be sure to check those out. http://www.flickr.com/photos/a7xpetrock/8439664144/ – This is a link to one of my... Read more.

As an assignment for my Digital Media 1 class, we are supposed to research ten possible subjects that involve Black  History in Kansas. Below is a list of my ideas: Fort Hays State Historic Site Brown vs. Board of Education Buffalo Soldiers in Fort Larned Gordon Parks George Washington Carver Aaron Douglas Nicodemus, Kansas James... Read more.

February is Black History Month, but do you really know all about black history. I know I don’t. I have lived in Kansas for 20 years now and I know almost nothing about black history that has happened in Kansas. I have done a little research on this subject and I have found a few intersting people/things. ...

I am from Mountain Dew from Television and Xbox. I am from the suburbs of Overland Park, from a quiet, uneventful neighborhood. I am from the earth, from technology and independence. I’m from Glen and Sandi, from respect and kindness, from the phrase, “Work hard, Play hard.” I’m from Kansas City, from barbecue and fountains. I’m from... Read more.

My biggest fear is standing up in front of a crowd of people and being required to speak in front of them. I do not like speaking or giving speeches formally. I can be much more comfortable doing informal talks, but just the thought of having to be in front of a group of people... Read more.

This week has been difficult. I am having to become familiar with several different websites that I previously haven’t explored. I’ve had to learn about blogging, which is something I’ve thought about but never done. I’m still struggling to figure everything out, and I’m trying to cope with feeling very out of place. I would ...

I’ve found about 11-12 different African Americans who are linked to Kansas that would serve as subjects for the poster project. Hattie McDaniel (actress) Aaron Douglas (painter and graphic artist) Gwendolyn Brooks (poet) Janelle Monae (singer/songwriter) Charlie Parker (songwriter/saxophonist) Gordon Parks (photographer/director/songwriter/pianist/writer) Barry Sanders (football player) Gale Sayers (football player) Lynette Woodard (basketball player) Bobby ...