Global Crisis

HUMAN TRAFFICKING = $$$. Slavery is not a thing of the past, An estimated 27 million slaves still exist in the world today. Slavery is not just found in the history books, it is alive and thriving. But WHO are they?

"Every day in many countries of this world, children are bought and sold, transported against their will, and forced into lives of prostitution, slave labor and utter misery." Statement by UN High commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson. Women as well.

The first step towards action is Awareness. Group membership will be the main focus of my project. I will make posters, flyers or pamphlets containing facts and statistics regarding this issue. Possibly, something else for the people who "want to do something."

Public Discourse Assignment

For English 201, we are to blog about our participation in public discourse. My understanding of public discourse is writing about my personal life that can influence others. I could be wrong. I have a bit of a fear of writing about my life for others.

Ideas I have to possibly write about....

• Participating in a local political campaign and the sexual harassment received
• Testifying against someone to keep him from hurting anyone else
• Speaking to the parents of a violent child living in my neighborhood
• Liver disease killing my father and the "attitude or assumptions" that my dad was a drinker (never drank alcohol a day in his life)
• Stereotype associated with Single Mothers that I have faced and will continue to face

I'm not really sure which one to choose. All are very important to me.