Final Key Blog Post
Blogging is a phenomenal way for citizens to utilize their first amendment right of freedom of speech. It provides a unique environment for people to share a plethora of ideas, thoughts, and beliefs on any topic. Blogging can be done in a casual sense, regarding daily life issues, or to advocate for certain goals or beliefs. Recently, I have been pondering how Martin Luther King would utilize this modern platform and how he would spread his beliefs through the internet.
https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1964/king/biographical/
I believe that Martin Luther King would use his blog to educate others and spread awareness regarding racism in the United States. He would have the ability to advocate for the injustices faced by people of color, along with his goal to eliminate discrimination. I believe a crucial aspect of his blogs would involve sharing real stories, events, and his raw vulnerability to make a change in the world.
https://fivechannels.com/blogging-awareness-campaigns-increase-offer/
I blog in class mostly about mock trials and ongoing issues; however, I am aware that my target audience is my professor and peers. With the following Martin Luther King has, his ideas would be rapidly spread throughout the United States and have the ability to truly influence the way many people think about segregation and racism. One way could be through spreading the dates of non-violent protests along with write-ups of his speeches so that more people can become aware and involved in these pivotal events.
I find it quite unsettling that despite the number of protests and actions taken to eliminate segregation, many people were not in favor of ending it. If people who disagreed with King’s mission saw his blog posts regarding protest dates, more violence may break out. I believe the protest at the capital was a similar situation and it goes to show that not everyone will support the same mission which will certainly create animosity.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0957417419307043
Martin Luther King has left a dramatic impact on the modern world and I believe if he had the power to share his ideas on a global scale, change would have occurred sooner. In today’s society, many people have the phrase, “black lives matter”, in their profiles. Although a simple phrase, it has sparked a substantial uproar of people supporting the black lives matter movement. If King had the ability to start an internet revolution and get other influential voices to support his mission, I believe change would have occurred more dramatically and rapidly.
I found the most difficult aspect of blogging to be learning how to use the software. I had never created a blog before and was unsure of how to even create a page. I now believe creating a blog is a crucial skill to learn; especially because I am undecided on my major, I think it is a great skill to learn. As the semester comes to a close, I can confidently say that I have enjoyed creating blog posts and have acquired an abonnement amount of skills that can be used to create another blog in future classes or in the workforce. I am beyond grateful to have had this experience to express and share my ideas in a blog environment and look forward to continuing it in the future.
https://exploristic.com/start-blog-guide-blogging-beginners
To all future students, I would highly recommend keeping a calendar of due dates in order to stay on task and manage all of the blog posts. Since they are assigned a week in advance, it is crucial to stay on top of your workload to avoid becoming overwhelmed. I have found it beneficial to keep a sticky note on my computer with important due dates and carry around an agenda with the same information. I would also recommend asking questions in order to truly grasp the concept of blogging and learn all of the skills necessary.
https://hollydfritz.wordpress.com/2012/10/16/5-ps-of-time-management/
I prefer submitting my work on blogger rather than blackboard because I think it is a creative and inspiring way to view all of my hard work in one spot. Through submitting my work on blogger, I am also gaining more experience with the software and thus growing my blogging skills. I will truly miss this class and the intellectual conversations we have on such crucial ongoing topics. Thank you all for a great semester!
https://giannacioci.blogspot.com/
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