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Final Print Masterpiece ~ Aluminum Airlines

Posted by Rahmir Powell in Art - Freshman · Hull · d1 Band on
My element is aluminum and the atomic number is 22. Aluminum was found in 1825 and the first scientist to mass produce it was Hans Christian Oersted. Aluminum can be used in many ways, such as kitchen utensils, cans, window frames, aero planes, and much more. I got my idea because I saw that the main use for heavy aluminum was planes, so I decided to draw one, and call it Aluminum Airlines. I went through an artistic process in the making of this print. First we drafted a sketch, then traced the sketch, and finalized. Then we got to using our ink and rolling it onto paper. If I did this print one more time, I would be more patient with myself. Lastly, I enjoyed everything about this project. I got to really challenge myself and in the end, I created something special.

#BLACKLIVESMATTER

Posted by Rahmir Powell in English 1 · Giknis · E Band on

 

I’m back again, for the last time. Yeah, the kid who’s doing the Black Lives Matter project for you and the world. Since you love me so much, read my previous blog posts again. And if you haven’t already checked them out, stop reading and go check them out RIGHT NOW- Part 1 and Part 2. In these, I talk about the importance of my topic, why I chose it, and how/what I researched. Now let’s get to the good stuff.


Photo of my agent of change participator.
Photo of my agent of change participator.

At first it took me a long time to figure out how I wanted to make a slight difference in the community. I reached out to those apart of BLM Philly. This is the only organization like this in Philadelphia, and they set up events to raise awareness. We spoke about creating some sort of program for children like me who want to make a difference, but the process was difficult so I decided to make a smaller, yet more significant impact. I spoke to all of the Freshmen of SLA, and attempted to get everyone to wear Black/Dark hoodies or sweaters in remembrance for Trayvon Martin, the man that sparked this movement and ultimately led to creating a better place for me and my people. Surprisingly, I got over 50 people to wear black, which touched my heart that I could raise that much aware for something so important to me and others. Many people suggested that I should do something like this in the future. For the future, I’m going to strive to create a Trayvon Martin Day, AKA #TrayDay. I am aware that this poses a lot of obstacles and challenges, but I’m prepared to gather other people who same the same passion for ‘Blackness’.


Another Participator
Another Participator
As an African American Male in the United States, I felt like it was required for me to take on this topic. Not only to raise much needed awareness, but to prove to myself that anybody can make a difference in the world and in someone’s heart. Going through this process made me a much better person and I realized that I can do the right thing if I simply put myself out there. There was a point during this process where I felt like I was not doing well enough, and there were people that supported me and my topic and I’m grateful for that. What I’m trying to say is, I loved doing this project because it brought me closer to my inner self and I got to expose many future opportunities for myself. If I had to do this project again, I would do it a hundred times over although it was stressful.
ANOTHER participator
ANOTHER participator

I want to thank my wonderful teacher for helping me and my classmates make a change and raise awareness. I want to thank my readers for coming along for the ride and I hope I inspired some young souls to conquer what they love. Lastly I want to honors those who lost their lives in the history of the Movement by saying, #BLACKLIVESMATTER!

 

See my annotated bibliography here! If you have any questions or concerns, email me: rpowell@scienceleadership.org


Remember Me? Well, There's More!

Posted by Rahmir Powell in English 1 · Giknis · E Band on

Remember me? The kid with the Black Lives Matter project. If not, let me catch you up. Previously in my last blog post, I spoke about the significance of the movement, and why it was important to me. I think it’s safe to say I did pretty well. But let’s not get off topic because I’m sure you’ve been waiting for more. In my research, I’ve dug up more interesting facts and information that I’d like to share with you and the world.

When I first began this project, I hadn’t even thought of how the Ku Klux Klan reacted to the start of this movement. In my recent research, I’ve learned that there are multiple BLM Hate groups. The most popular one is ‘White Lives Matter’. White Lives Matter is a Neo-Nazi organization, similar to the KKK. According to the coordinator, White Lives Matter “has no ties with the KKK.” On their website, their are 917 documents hate groups, and 33.1 percent are white supremacists/racist towards African Americans. This is a incredibly high amount for the BLM Movement to deal with. But in even more interesting news, there are 193 Black Separatists groups, which have ties to the Zulu and Black Panthers.
This is a photo of a black separatist army.
This is a photo of a black separatist army.
Now, for my original research plan I decided to do two options, an interview and a field observation. For my field observation, I went to a BLM Philly event, which was a speech about hunger in our communities, and while I was there, I conducted interviews. The community was so energizing and engaged in the topic at hand. Everybody had questions and concerns, and people were relating to the topic in friendly conversation. There was little hostility and the environment made me feel comfortable. Of all the people I spoke with, my best interview, was with a middle-aged man, with 5 children. Unfortunately, I cannot present the audio recording, but he believed that very little progress has been made in reference to the BLM Movement. “As a black community, we only seem to galvanize when a large controversy takes place, and then at that, we only talk about it for a few days until it dies off.”
Photo BLM Philly Poster
Photo BLM Philly Poster

That was the statement I most agreed with because in the media, when we hear about an African-American being killed by police, we only tweet the hashtag for a few days before we move on to the next thing. This is not how I think we should handle situations. Unity is key. We should scream until our voices are heard. We should fight until the truth hurts. This is the only way we’ll make a difference. Once we realize that as a community, we’ll be successful.

Thank you for making it to the end, and for coming on this wonderful journey with me. If you learned something new, feel free to let me know! That means I’ve done my job. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me: rpowell@scienceleadership.org. Until we meet again, I’m signing off.

See my annotated bibliography here.


Photo of those who attended the BLM event.
Photo of those who attended the BLM event.

Final Stamp ~Art

Posted by Rahmir Powell in Art - Freshman · Hull · d1 Band on
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This stamp is me. You see a basketball, with sunglasses and feet. The basketball simply represents my favorite sport. The sunglasses represent my personality and how cool, and relaxed I am. But as you can tell, this basketball has no arms, only legs. There's a reason behind that. The legs show that no matter what I'm determined to always keep moving, and to push forward in any situation. 
The following assignments built up to this point. We were preparing for the cut by making other stamps, and learning about the art of positive and negative space. Negative and positive space is important because when you are painting or drawing, you must be able to see which is which. Positive space is important because it highlights every detail, and negative space is important because it helps bring out that detail. I used to get stuck at not being able to tell the difference, but now I'm an expert.
In conclusion, I can apply this to the real world. I'm glad I had the opportunity to learn this, and now I feel more prepared for art.

Negative Space Reflection - Rahmir Powell

Posted by Rahmir Powell in Art - Freshman · Hull · d1 Band on
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  1. Negative space is dark spaces in pictures and drawings. It is usually the part that isn’t focused on much or shown.

  2. I found the inside dark spaces, which were darkened. Darker spaces are identified as negative spaces.

  3. When artists see in negative spaces, it makes it easier to see the positive spaces, which makes them better artists.

  4. It does because the negative spaces makes the drawings stand out. When the negative spaces are perfected, the positive spaces are perfected.

Fight The Power - Rahmir Powell

Posted by Rahmir Powell in English 1 · Giknis · E Band on
Fight The Power

Four years ago, one of the most controversial deaths of the decade kicked off the movement that we know today as Black Lives Matter movement. It all started with Florida teen, Trayvon Martin, when he was shot and killed by George Zimmerman on February 26th, 2012. George Zimmerman was acquitted (found not guilty) and many Black mothers in the state of Florida took to Instagram and twitter with the #BlackLivesMatter. This incident went viral after millions of people also shared their condolences to the Martin family. The rest was history.


This is a photo of an average Black Lives Matter Rally.

My name is Rahmir Powell, and this is my ‘You & The World’ Project. My topic is the history of the Black Lives Matter Movement. I would like to start by informing you with all of the statistics I’ve pulled from my research. Since 2015, 59 of the largest police departments have killed over 1,000 people. In 2015 and 2016, over 400 African Americans were killed by police. Over 50% of the 400 were between the ages of 18-29 and around 20% were unarmed. According to this site, 368 African Americans have been killed by police in this year alone. According to this site, blacks are 3 times more likely to die by police than whites. These numbers should not represent our nation.

In my more recent research, I read that the BLM Movement in Philadelphia has been recently banning whites from attending their rallies. The media did not like this decision and in a blog by BillyPenn, the coordinators of the Movement have responded by saying “You can help us in other ways.” I understand the decision of banning whites, but I don’t fully agree with it. This movement was brought together by compassion for one another. We should let people of all races and backgrounds come together because our Nation is ‘United’. I’ve also read that about 2,000 protesters meet in Philadelphia every Sunday, to honor Trayvon Martin, who died on a Sunday. Shall we proceed?


According to this photo, African Americans are nearly 5 times more likely to be killed by police than whites. 

Now that that's out of the way, I want to talk about my personal connection to this topic. Have you ever been hurt by something, but you can’t do anything to fix it? That’s how I feel every time I hear about another brother or sister being killed by shameless police officers. Trayvon Martin, Alton Sterling, Philando Castille, Tamir Rice, Mike Brown, Dontre Hamilton, Eric Garner, and many more. When the project was introduced to me, this was the first thing to come to mind. As an African American myself, I felt inclined to take on this redundant issue and run with it. I intend to get as much research as possible because knowledge is my weapon. The more I know, the more differences I can make.



This is Eric Garner. Hands Up. Don't Shoot.

These issues are significant because police should be protecting us, not killing us. Although this is a well-known topic, more people should be aware of how real Police Brutality is. It could happen to anyone and I know that there are good cops, but your straw could be pulled at any time. Hopefully those who follow me on this journey will be inspired to help raise awareness and support.

In conclusion, I’m glad that I have the opportunity to give back to my culture. Thank you for reading all the way to the end. If you have any questions you can email me: rpowell@scienceleadership.org. Before you go, ask yourself, ‘Am I a Bystander?’ If your answer was yes, then what are you waiting for?! Go out and make a difference.

If you want more information, check out my annotated bibliography here.



The Art of The Print ~ Rahmir Powell

Posted by Rahmir Powell in Art - Freshman · Hull · d1 Band on
Printmaking is a process where you use ink to make drawings of anything from wood. This idea was brought about in the 15th Century by Daniel Hopfer, who's known for his revolutionary printmakings and you could say he was way before his time. His influence on those around him caught on and soon more and more people got involved, and mastered the art. The history of printmaking is so important because it's branched off into many styles today. 

The image below is very creative and most definitely caught my attention when I first saw it. The first thing I noticed is that there is very little color, but that's what brings out the beauty of of the print. Allen Iverson himself is outlined in black and all negative space is filled in nicely.

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Rahmir Powell Mini Proyecto E1U5

Posted by Rahmir Powell in Spanish 1 · Manuel · C Band on

Soy Rahmir Powell

Africano-Americano

De Los Nativos Tambien

Nacido Solo Niño

Ahora Soy El Mayor Uno

Eso No Es Todo


Veo Diversidad

Oigo Musica

Huelo Cheesesteak

Saboreo Pollo Y Carne

Toco Baloncesto


Canto Con Las Aves

Juego Con Los Reyes

Hablo Con El Poder

Necesito Mi Familia


Somos Productos De Ante Pasados

Somos African-Americanos

Hablamos Ingles

La Lengua de Pollo Y Carne

No Somos African. Soy de Africa

Africa esta en nosotros

Si Tengo Familia,

Estoy Completo



Bienvenidos a SLA

Posted by Rahmir Powell in Spanish 1 · Manuel · C Band on

¡Hola! Me llamo Rahmir, Daeja, Briannie, y Rudolf. Somos estudiantes del primer año de Science Leadership Academy. SLA tiene muchos colores en los pasillos.  Ofrecemos mucho deportes como fútbol, baloncesto, frisbee, animadoras, y pista. Science Leadership Academy esta en 22nd y Calle Arch.

Las clases que tenemos en SLA son inglés, historia, español, bioquímica, tecnología, ingeniería,  álgebra, y drama. La clase favorita de nosotros es drama porque es muy divertida. Para inglés, necesitamos un cuaderno y necesitamos lo mismo para historía. Para bioquímica es importante tener la bata de laboratorio con nosotros. Para tener éxito en historia, necesitamos tomar apuntes. Para tener éxito en álgebra, necesitamos hacer la tarea todos los días.

Mi profesor favorito es el Sr. Kay. El Sr. Kay enseña drama e inglés. Me encanta porque él es divertido, fácil, y hacemos lo que queremos. Nuestros estudiantes son trabajadores, inteligentes, y divertidos. Me encanta SLA porque aceptamos a todos los estudiantes. Otra profesora me encanta la Srta. Giknis porque es cómica.

         La gente en SLA es muy bonita. Me encanta SLA porque los estudiantes son divertidos. Lo que más nos gusta de SLA es almuerzo porque es muy delicioso y divertido. SLA es muy divertido, interesante y amistoso. Me gusta la diversidad en SLA.





Rahmir Powell// Media Fluency

Posted by Rahmir Powell in Technology - Freshman · Hull · d2 Band on
n this entire process, I learned how and where to place things on a slide. I learned that contrast makes a huge difference in every way. I learned that size, alignment of pictures and word font can also make a difference as well as italicizing and underlining. On my reflection I decided to use a landscape view which shows a close up of the basketball, which pretty much built my life. I also put "My sport" in a small font which contrasts with the background but doesn't draw much attention. It is VERY important to do research before a project because there's a lot of mistakes when you don't.
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