Group 1 SPC1017 3773 10:25 AM

  This time around, the presentations were infinitely more interesting, mostly to do with the fact that it was about celebrities/people of note. Colliding with the aspect that I love a good, fun fact and learning about history, the topics grabbed my attention easily. The impact of “changemaker” individuals will always fascinate me, the fact that one person can/does have such a hold on culture. Starting with group 1, I learned that Benjamin Franklin had helped establish an Ivy League university (University of Pennsylvania). Another very notable American Changemaker following was James Madison, who also has a connection with an Ivy League school. He attended Princeton. I was also shocked to learn how petite he was, standing at only 5'4" and weighing 100 pounds. Daniel Valladares's coverage of Alexander Hamilton was a lot of information I already knew, since I am very familiar with the musical, but it was nice how enthusiastic he was while presenting. A highlight of my group...

Taking a second look on all the changemakers through this presentation, I can honestly say they were some of the most interesting presentations we've had up to now. Going into this project I thought most of the presentations would be focus on the same historical figures that we already know. While some names were familiar, I started realizing that changemakers come from all kinds of different backgrounds and professions (not all are into politics). Some used politics to create change, other used journalism, community service, sports, music or simply their own courage to leave a lasting impact on society. Towards the end of the presentations, I had a broader understanding of what it means to be a changemaker and the impact they left behind that still affects us till this day. What I enjoyed most about the presentation was the distinction that every group had with each group having a different time period. This made it easy to see how the methods people used to create changed evolved...

During  our class time, we heard about other groups' projects, which helps illustrate how diverse individuals across different eras leveraged distinct communication strategies, platforms, and personal sacrifices to challenge oppressive systems and redefine the American democratic landscape. While looking at later historical shifts is informative, a deep dive into the foundations of American democracy and social reform reveals that changemaking has always been a dynamic, highly communicative process. By evaluating the legacies of Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Susan B. Anthony, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Florence Nightingale, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, we can map out how the foundational blueprints of civic duty were first drafted and subsequently challenged to ensure human dignity for all.     One striking point from these early narratives is that effective public communication requires a masterful understanding of histor...

Throughout our class time, we heard about other groups' projects, which helps you illustrate how diverse individuals across different eras leveraged distinct communication strategies, platforms, and personal sacrifices to challenge oppressive systems and redefine the American democratic landscape. From the legal and grassroots battles of the early 20th-century Civil Rights and progressive movements to the influence of modern cultural icons, these student presentations show that changemaking is not a one-size-fits-all effort. Instead, it is a lively process that requires courage, flexibility, and a strong commitment to human dignity. By looking at the legacies of Ida B. Wells, Jane Addams, Wesley Augustus Williams, Malcolm X, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Billy Joel, Ruby Bridges, and Michael Jackson, we can understand how social progress works and think about our own civic duties in today's world.   One striking point from the presentations is that effective communication comes...

                                                               Review on change maker presentations                                                                  By Daniel Valladares      Listening to all the changemaker presentations honestly opened my eyes way more than I expected. Every group focused on a different time period, and it really showed how people have influenced society in completely different ways over the years. Before this project, I kind of assumed changemakers were just the “big names” we always hear about presidents, political leaders, or people who show up in every history textbook. But after seein...

  I really enjoyed listening to all the unique changemaker presentations because each group focused on a different period in history and showed how people have influenced society over time. Before the presentations, I though ,for the most part, that changemakers were just famous historical figures that everyone already knew about. However, after hearing all the presentations, I realized that change can come from many different people in many different ways. For example musicians, athletes, and even actors can all leave a lasting legacy on society. Some changemakers influenced politics, others fought for social justice, and some used technology or innovation to improve people's daily lives. What I found the most interesting was seeing how the methods people used to create change evolved from the 1700s all the way to the present day. My group's presentations focused on changemakers from the 1700s to 1800s era. I found this time period interesting since many of the individuals he...