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The author reflects on their experience of the 2010 Haiti earthquake as a Haitian-American with family in Haiti. They felt helpless watching the news coverage, which framed Haiti and Haitians as weak victims in need of outside help, rather than highlighting the resilience and strength of the Haitian people. The author is critical of how the news portrayed the earthquake and its impacts, and wants to promote a more balanced perspective that respects Haitian history and agency.

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Pulling it All Together BY: MAHALIA BAZILE
Haiti Earthquake
Context: January 20, 2010 7.0 Magnitude I am Haitian American More than 2 thirds of my family on both sides still reside in Haiti Haitian Government unstable Destroyed Presidential Palace All of Haitis dirt laundry aired on National TV for the world to see
Analyze I saw my cousin on a car My mom yelling My dad trying to call back to his family We all sitting down in front of the TV Framing by the News Celebrities giving back The aftershocks https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=Glny4jSciVI
Interpretation Concern over my family Overall shock, and helplessness I felt What impacted me what the narrative being spread about Haiti We are the 1st black country to gain independence from the slave masters We are strong and resilient people but were characterized as weak and helpless For a moment I wasnt proud to be Haitian because of how people would then see me and my people Haiti still doesnt get enough credit!
Evaluate : What people might say about me- People can probably gather that I'm passionate about Haiti I'm distrustful of the news Im not a fan of celebrity Saviors I want to discuss history from the point of view of the effective people They are not victims but survivors These claims written above are not entirely true or false
My response One thing hopefully I get across in all my views is that it is not that I am distrustful, but I am critical of how groups of people are portrayed. My people and country were under a magnifying glass. Nothing was mentioned of the groups of Haitians trying to organize relief efforts for themselves, but constant light was being shown celebrities of other groups going to help. Haitians are strong people, and I feel as though that message was lost thanks to the News coverage.
Engage I can say this event made me critical of the news in particular How the news portrayed the earthquake and therefore the people, only highlighted and not our perseverance or strength. That Celebrities signing and bringing awareness about outreach and donating is great, but Haiti isnt a charity case and should be treated with respect. This impacted on how I need to try to understand all perspectives because I never want to make anyone feel like they are being demeaned instead of advocating for,
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts? -- Confucius With that being said Make sure feelings of respect are mutually understood across media platforms

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Pulling it all together mahalia bazile

  • 1. Pulling it All Together BY: MAHALIA BAZILE
  • 3. Context: January 20, 2010 7.0 Magnitude I am Haitian American More than 2 thirds of my family on both sides still reside in Haiti Haitian Government unstable Destroyed Presidential Palace All of Haitis dirt laundry aired on National TV for the world to see
  • 4. Analyze I saw my cousin on a car My mom yelling My dad trying to call back to his family We all sitting down in front of the TV Framing by the News Celebrities giving back The aftershocks https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=Glny4jSciVI
  • 5. Interpretation Concern over my family Overall shock, and helplessness I felt What impacted me what the narrative being spread about Haiti We are the 1st black country to gain independence from the slave masters We are strong and resilient people but were characterized as weak and helpless For a moment I wasnt proud to be Haitian because of how people would then see me and my people Haiti still doesnt get enough credit!
  • 6. Evaluate : What people might say about me- People can probably gather that I'm passionate about Haiti I'm distrustful of the news Im not a fan of celebrity Saviors I want to discuss history from the point of view of the effective people They are not victims but survivors These claims written above are not entirely true or false
  • 7. My response One thing hopefully I get across in all my views is that it is not that I am distrustful, but I am critical of how groups of people are portrayed. My people and country were under a magnifying glass. Nothing was mentioned of the groups of Haitians trying to organize relief efforts for themselves, but constant light was being shown celebrities of other groups going to help. Haitians are strong people, and I feel as though that message was lost thanks to the News coverage.
  • 8. Engage I can say this event made me critical of the news in particular How the news portrayed the earthquake and therefore the people, only highlighted and not our perseverance or strength. That Celebrities signing and bringing awareness about outreach and donating is great, but Haiti isnt a charity case and should be treated with respect. This impacted on how I need to try to understand all perspectives because I never want to make anyone feel like they are being demeaned instead of advocating for,
  • 9. Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts? -- Confucius With that being said Make sure feelings of respect are mutually understood across media platforms