Cristina Renee's Blogs

Arra Da Flygurl I am getting so pissed from listening to this Haiti Marathon!! why is it such a need where is the US military, Coast Guard um Guadian Angels, National Guard everybody ain't fighting the war!!! This independent Nation of Color!!! Do yall get it! So I heard Wyclef tell them "we not Haitians we are Africans", I can't talk about it cause this is sad. But again I resist I do have something to say. I wanna know this, was Hurricane Katrina a pre game show for what they are experiencing in Haiti right now? THIS IS INSANE IT'S LIKE a vicious cycle and people keep saying why would God let this happen? IF IT IS god maybe he is trying to get our attention especially black people. Our Attention span is so short, we come together for a few seconds and the moment ish seem as if its back to normal. WE FUCK UP AND LET THEM INFILTRATE. God is telling us to wake up and take back whats ours so make room cause its about to be some new Haitian Americans infiltrating....

The difference between Muslims and Arabs; Muslims are a group of people who live by and teach the practices of the nation of Islam, a religious group with strong cultural beliefs, Arabs are a diverse group of people who migrated from Arabian countries, Schaefer, R, T. (2006). I think the confusion with the two are the looks, what the texts calls a blended identity (characteristic of Orientalism) many Muslim women because of their beliefs were clothing that covers their bodies the same as women in the Arab world. Muslim men wear kufis and long beards while Arabian men wear turbans and have facial hair as well. So this is where Orientalism came in to play. Since the physical aspect of both minority groups have not changed over time both minority groups have been categorized and labeled (those who will not conform). Characteristics of Orientalism according to Schaefer, mosques, the temples in which Muslims worship "do not represent religious freedom and diversity" so basica...

The Effects of Global Warming       Global warming is the unnatural increase in the earth's temperature resulting from the increase in the “greenhouse” gases. The earth surface naturally cools itself at night as the ocean's temperatures decrease and winds blows to cool the earth surface in the areas where the sun isn't shining as the earth revolves. Humans possess the need to interrupt the natural balance of the earth and its environment by burning coals and oils in power plants and industrial plants. Also many household appliances, such as air conditioners and refrigerators aid in distributing gases that pollute our bodies and our environment. These power plants produce gases and chemicals, such as carbon dioxide and chlorofluorocarbons that infiltrate in to the air and when combined together they produce the greenhouse effect which works against the earths natural cooling system causing temperatures to increase in the ocean and on the earth's surface. ...

I got this email today from the President Barack Obama, such a humble man. He is truly the role model for all African American men. Time to stop being afraid of who and whose we are. Humble yourselves this isn't a prize given by the United States this prize was given because our president is rebuilding and creating relationships and opening lines of communication across the Global People. Get on the Global Grind. And it reads: Cristina -- This morning, Michelle and I awoke to some surprising and humbling news. At 6 a.m., we received word that I'd been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009. To be honest, I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who've been honored by this prize -- men and women who've inspired me and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit of peace. But I also know that throughout history the Nobel Peace Prize has not just been used to honor specific achievement; it's als...

After reading up on murders of children that happened in the past two weeks alone, I am wondering how can we change this. I got several Tweets and updates from Kandi former member of the female singing group Escape. Her family has been hit with a tragedy that may have been intentional not to mention she is also remembering her brother who she lost in high school. I got a call this morning from Phillip O'Barry Academy just as I was leaving to take my son to school and the other end the recording said "hi parents we are calling to inform you of a death of one our students" this young man died Friday 10/2/2009 due to complications from an enlarged heart, he was on the wrestling team and an honor student. My, I send his parents my condolences. What can we do? Just recently a man was charged right here in North Carolina for kidnapping and molesting his two adopted daughters one of which was pregnant. What can we do people? Our community needs attention, our children are ...

Ladies and Gentlemen I got the Tweet from Wyclef Jean early this morning and couldn't believe my eyes. Yes President Obama has shocked them again!!! Had I been the presenter it would have gone a lil sumthin like this... Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize Hello people they are rewriting the History books as WE SPEAK!!!! First African American President tell the people what he won!!! Somebody please tell the people what he has WON!!! (clears throat!!!) It's an Honor to present you with this NOBEL PEACE PRIZE!!! KING, President, Son of the Most High Barack Obama..... all the intellectuals pout as the CROWD goes WILD!!!!!!!! Here's a report from the Intellectuals: Committee says president gives world's people 'hope for a better future' updated 36 minutes ago OSLO, Norway - President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples," the Norw...

Even though affirmative action was designed to eliminate discrimination, affirmative action has become an effective tool in creating opportunities for minorities in Corporate America and in the Higher Education system. For years minorities have struggled for equality and acceptance in the “Land of Opportunity” and for years they have been barriers put in place to keep minorities “in their places”. However, President John F. Kennedy issued an Executive Order which created a Committee of Equal Opportunity in March 1961. This committee was created to “take affirmative action” and oversee federally funded projects that ensured companies hiring and employment practices were free from racial bias (Brunner, Borgna 2007). For centuries minorities have argued for equal opportunity in education and in Corporate America. Though it has taken time America always seem to come up with and plan to ensure that all of its citizens have equal opportunities and share equal rights. With the number of for...