Politics and Activism

As I have journeyed through these 20 years and 4 months, I have realized that my calling or mission has a lot to do with children. I grew up in a small town and I know the struggle of being a young African American female in a predominantly white school and I just want to tell my story to the next generation. I want to help them become more aware of the "better" things in life. I love my hometown, but the disadvantages outweigh everything there. So, when I thought of my focus for this essay, I thought of President Barack Obama. One of his main focuses is on Education and not just any education, but education in the "public" schools. He knows of the struggle and hardship, the disadvantages and unwelcomed issues and the minority opinion that is never taken seriously. I like how he is taking care of the problem.
I read an article the other day titled, "Stimulus Dollars to be Released for Schools." It talked about how his plan for public education funding is double of what Bush's was. He released some money to the schools here, recently. I like how he wants to build up the education system in all areas. Everyone deserves the same education! Here is a small excerpt from the article:
the administration wants to do more than save teachers' jobs. Obama wants to transform the federal government's role in education. His administration views the stimulus bill as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put lasting reforms in place.

"The administration wants to do more than save teachers' jobs. Obama wants to transform the federal government's role in education. His administration views the stimulus bill as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put lasting reforms in place. In their applications, states must show improvement in teacher quality, data systems, academic standards and tests and supporting struggling schools."

My future involvement with this plan has been put into action already. I am a part of the Summer Youth Program that keeps young people off of the streets in my hometown and geared more towards Education. I know that this is a small step towards the cause, but I know that if I can make a difference in just one young person's life, than my mission would not be in vain.