Our Work with the bITS Program

Working at the BITS Program was a lot of fun. During the six weeks that we were here we did a lot of new and cool things. At this program we went on a couple of trips. On one of our trips we went to the Blue Horizon there we met Ms. Michael, who is the first African American female boxer promoter. We also went to Progress Plaza, there we learn about the founder Leon Sullivan. Another trip that we took was at city hall. We took a very and i mean very long walk down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, there we learn about the fountains, The Museum of Art, and the Schuylkill river. We found that the trips were very interesting and informational. But before we went on these trips we did research on these places. It was nice to get out of the classroom.

Now don't go on thinking that it was just fun and games it really was hard work. We did a lot and i mean a lot of research. But it was fun to, i know that for most of the people in my group used PowerPoint, Google docs, Google sketch up, and blogger for the first time. We also took a portfolio training class. In this class we learned about resumes and cover letters. We even got to dress up like we were going to a real interview, that part was scary but fun and also good practice.

In the BITS Program there were like six different groups that did different things. In my group we had create a virtual world with this program called "Second Life". Its something like The Sims and myspace put together. We were surprised that Companies and businesses like IBM uses this program, doctors and teachers also. We also had the help of Dr. Giuseppe Russo who is the expert on this program.

In the end we have finished what we had to do and we can't wait for you guys to see our work at the open house tomorrow. Even after this program we will continue to post to our blog just to let you guys know what we are up to. We hope that you love it.

If you are a Second Life user you can also visit our virtual museum.

With love: Samantha Harvey, Lanee Hill, Rochelle Hamilton, Angelique Haynesworth, Shyniqua Lumb, Malcolm Jones, and Rafiq Jones

Who is Paul Robeson

I had took the time to do research on Paul Robeson. Paul Leroy Bustill Robeson was born on April 9, 1898 and died on January 23, 1976. His father William Drew Robeson 1 was a minister and his mother Maria Louisa Bustill died in a horrible fire when he was only six. Paul Robeson had to go through many struggle being as though he was born during the time period of Racism. He did not let the racism stop him from what he wanted to do. He was taught and encourage by his brother that he can do any thing that white people to. His family had relocated and he went to Summerville High school and graduated with honors. He won a full academic scholarship to Rutgers University he did good the and was class valedictorian. Also he went to Columbia Law school where he did good as well. Paul Robeson had many talents including being a professional athlete, writer, multi-lingual, orator, lawyer and basso profound concert singer who was noted for his wide-ranging activities in social justice. Paul served as assistant coach at Lincoln University. Paul was hired at a law firm in New York but quit because a white secretary refused to take orders because of his skin color. Robeson played a many of stage plays back in his time. He married Eslanda Cardozo Goode and they had one son together name Paul Robeson Jr. Paul Jr keeps up with the legacy of his father. Paul Robeson has a high school name after him called Paul Robeson High school for Human Resources located at 4125 Ludlow street. Paul Robeson was a very powerful and determine individual. No matter what racial problems he had he did not le that hold him back from what he wanted to do. Paul Robeson should be a perfect example for many African American men because there are still people out who are trying to hold black men back and have them thinking that they can not accomplish things but they have to be strong and determine just like Paul Robeson was. If he was still living today he would be a major impact on a lot of people.

Water world

This picture was created in a program named "Google Sketch Up" which is a 3-Dimensional design that you create building the way you want to. Its a good program for architecture career driven people. It is relative to the program named "Second life" which is a 3-D virtual world that we beginning to use .

This picture to the left is a water inspired city, which is not realistic but can be created on this program. The picture have a silhouette of a woman walking and kids playing with a dog. Which is also another feature which can be add on creations.Overall this program is a great learning experience for all.
By-Malcolm Jones

Open House on Friday, August 14, 2009