New Orleans Keosha Chance

My trip to New Orleans was fun. I learned a lot of things i never knew,before and about how the levees broke and what happened when the Hurricane occurred. I was happy when i arrive at New Orleans ,because I think its just like were i came from which is Guyana, a country where the government does not care about his people and what happens but i never had a Hurricane in my Country before . I learned alto of things about the people there and what they went thought and now i know not to take life for granted and help as many i can even if its not in your Community it can be in a different Country or State . While in N.O i worked with some amazing kids, i never knew their were people like them in New.Orleans. They have a teacher who's name is Nat Turner who is so amazing he gave up his whole life to come to N.O to help others who are in need, and living on 20 to 30 dollars a month i think it is something so wonderful. I would not be able to do that. In social Justice class we worked on Gentrification and below i will show some images of displacement , new development and Gentrification in New York City. My Brooklyn Below

I think the trip to New Orleans was good because I learned a lot of things about Hurricane Katrina and what it did to the 9th Ward. The thing I really liked about Mr. Turner is that he is very dedicated in helping his students and getting the school up and running. I'm looking forward to going back down and helping them out.

P.S. I DO NOT HAVE A TWIN!

My name is Catherine. I didn't attend the trip to New Orleans but it still seemed like I attended it because of all that I heard. I was told more in depth what acually happened to the leaves. I learned that they wanted to flood the 9th Ward to save the more important parts of New Orleans. I think that if I would of had the chance to attend this trip I would have so that I could have the experience that the class had.

Cristine's thoughts

Hey everyone! I didn't make the trip to New orleans, but I heard great things about you guys and my classmates informed me alot about Katrina's catastrophe and the aftermath. Hope to meet you guys in person and learn more about Blare Grocery highschool and it's developments.LATAZ

Your Presence Has Been Acknowledge ...

Hi Mr . Tuner , Renaldo , Terrance , Shawntrice & Stephanie ...

Greetings ! First and foremost I hope all is well . I pray for all of you and hope that your families are in the best of health ; mentally , physically , and emotionally . I know it's kind of hard for you all still but like my grandmother always say , "If there's a will , there's a way . " I believe Hurricane Katrina was a stepping stone , even after 3 years for all of you to begin change and growth in your own personal lives and communities . I learned a lot from you all and I'm thankful for the knowledge I gained . Mr . Nat Tuner is a wonderful teacher , and you guys are very intelligent . I wish Renaldo , Terrance and Shawntrice was as talkative as Mr . Nat Tuner at the beginning of the education vacation . Advice for the future , talk a little more and do not be afraid to share your thoughts , because believe it or not your very bright individuals . I remember telling Shawtrice , Stephanie & Renaldo about Brooklyn (Bed-Stuy) and how similar it is currently to there neighborhood (The lower ninth ward) . I learned more about the lava's , the different kind of hurricanes , The french quarters , Mr . Nat Tuner school , the students , food , selective residents , the police system , schools and the list can continue . I'm a leave it on a positive note ... continue doing good and do not let anyone stand in front of your American Dream , accomplish your goals no matter what ! I miss all of you guys !


P.E.A.C.E - Proper education always causes elevation .

Peace & Love ,
Shana

Mireli- Remembering New Orleans

Going to New Orleans was a great experience. What stood out the most to me was the first day we arrived to the lower 9th ward. I was not too excited about the house our class was staying in. It all changed when we met Nat Turner and his group of students. They made me realize that I am fortunate and I should be thankful for what I have. I thank them for letting me know more about Katrina. I wish the best for all of them.

Tiffany Montanez(tink tink tink) :-p :-p

My experince in new orleans was a great experince. First off it was my first time riding in a plane which was pretty cool. Being away from my family for more than a day was pretty hard,but I got to spend it with another family I call the New Orleans family. Most upsetting moment was to see that most of the houses were still destroyed and not yet rebuild after 3yrs,which was ridiculous. Most Memorable moment was when i was informed that Nat Turner graduated from Columbia University, and instead of getting a job that pays great money he would rather be in New Orleans teaching kids with no pay and still managing his life well. The best thing about it is he is enjoying it to the fullest in my Opinion!!!

I MISS YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!

April: Group pictures of new friends-in New Orleans

This is April...sharing the fun memories that is kept to cherish for more years to come. We'll make sure to never lose contact! Hopefully we'll able to see eachother again in the flesh. We're all looking foward to have all you guys come over and share our experiences with you, as you guys did in your community. Take care & God Bless-from April!

(the short hispanic gothic one! ^_^ ^_-)

Georgie's Thoughts

"On this trip you will be encouraged to be a sponge. Encouraged to forget all you know and solely absorb. Instead be a filter. Understand and enstill the information you are given, separate truth from emotional ........... Trust of your inmate sense of truth and justice." This was just one of the many quotes that were on the school bus we took on our first day in New Orleans in The Lower Ninth Ward. This trip was a very powerful and unforgetable experience. This was my first time down south and i loved it. The people i met were nice and welcoming. They didn't judge and just wanted to get to know you and get their stories to be heard.The most significant part of the trip for me was working with Nat Turner. I loved the fact that he was willing to give up everything he had just for a cause he believed in. It was inspiriing to me. He knew what he wanted and went for it. Through him i learned alot about New Orleans and the unlying truth of what really goes on behind the media. The most fun for me was getting to know the kids that were attending the Blair Grocery School. Although they did not say much they did have a lot to say. Before we left i found out alot about Terance and Ronaldo. I believe some people are simply misunderstood and from talking with them i got where they were coming from and what they were talking about. I mean these aren't just some illiterate bunch of kids but they are like every other kid in America they are just like me. Ronaldo showed me a rap video that he made and he was extremely good and Terrance spoke with me and from what i understood he just wants someone that would listen and understand him instead of just judging him. Shawtrice is a very intelligent person with a whole lot to say but i think she just wasn't completely comfortable around us. All they've had is a little bit of misfortune and it was fun to hang out with them and talk to them. It's like when you see one thing on tv and you have this judgement and then you go there and it's like, damn the media lied. They weren't bad or roudy but cool calm students just like us that are misunderstood and aren't given the true opportunities that are out there for them. Overall the most fun for me was helping out at the school and just talking with the students and seeing a different point of view on life rather than just where we come from. I came back with a lot of knowledge about New Orleans and the mistreatment that goes on there. I made new friends there and will be keeping in touch with them. Nat Turner said, If you have come to help me you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine then let us work together. I believe in what he is doing and i want to work together with him, a little help can go a far way. Life brings stuggles our way and it's just another obsticle to get through. Wish we had stayed a little longer, worked a little more....