Hotel Rwanda and community

The Hutu before they commenced the genocide of the Tutsi.

Paul Rusesabagina communicating with his family and other community members before recognizing the severity of the genocide.

Paul Rusesabagina embracing his family after a Hutu attack on the hotel. Shows the level of togetherness members, the family in particular, share with one another.

Paul Rusesabagina sheltering and caring for more Tutsi. Portrays the degree of acceptance the community has for other people.

Paul Rusesabagina risking his own life to protect a refugee from certain death. Greatly displays the strength of the community's bond.

Paul Rusesabagina, manager of the hotel, sheltering hundreds of members in his newly adopted community from the Hutu attacks.

Communication, communion, acceptance, and working towards a common goal; all of which are shown by the Tutsi community of Hotel Rwanda as they try to overcome the relentless attacks from the Hutu.

Works Cited

Hotel Rwanda, BH Impact. Digital image. Star Pulse. Web. 24 Oct. 2009. http://www.starpulse.com/Movies/Hotel_Rwanda/gallery/HotelRwanda-BH-08/.

Hotel Rwanda, BH Impact. Digital image. Star Pulse. Web. 24 Oct. 2009. http://www.starpulse.com/Movies/Hotel_Rwanda/gallery/HotelRwanda-BH-09/.

Hutu parading through Rwanda. Digital image. AllMoviePhoto.com. UGO. Web. 24 Oct. 2009. http://www.allmoviephoto.com/photo/2004_hotel_rwanda_003.html.

Paul Paul (DON CHEADLE), his wife, Tatiana (SOPHIE OKONEDO), their children, and their neighbors are forced from their homes by the Interhamwe Army. Digital image. HollywoodJesus.com. HollywoodJesus, Inc. Web. 24 Oct. 2009. http://hollywoodjesus.com/movie/hotel_rwanda/13.jpg.

Paul (DON CHEADLE) and his family are reunited after being separated. Digital image. HollywoodJesus.com. HollywoodJesus, Inc. Web. 24 Oct. 2009. http://hollywoodjesus.com/movie/hotel_rwanda/17.jpg.

Paul (DON CHEADLE) risks his own life to shield Tutsi refugees from certain death. Digital image. HollywoodJesus.com. HollywoodJesus, Inc. Web. 24 Oct. 2009. http://www.hollywoodjesus.com/movie/hotel_rwanda/18.jpg.

New Revolutionary Computer Technology

Works Cited

"Internet Usage Statistics for the Americas." Internet World Stats. 30 June 2009. Web. 10 Oct. 2009. http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats2.htm.

Is community service important to the local community?

It is necessary for local communities to find ways to improve themselves, whether it is their level of communication or communion, or the lives of others. Often times, this is done through community service, where members get together to accomplish a goal that effects the environment around them in a positive way.

The Pacific McGeorge’s Community got together to bring gifts to children that are parent-less or in poverty for Christmas. They engaged in a selfless goal with the intention of improving the lives of others. Community service does not always have to revolve around the community because any positive act or contribution will always reflect positively back to the community.

The members of The Fund for Children of The Philadelphia Foundation built a playground for Logan Elementary School. Projects like this provide a place for people and members to bring their children to play. By establishing safe and friendly areas, more opportunities are available for members to come together and grow stronger through more face-to-face interaction.

Another way community service can improve local communities is through cleaning up the environment. Activities like this inadvertently improve local communities because it makes the community look more appealing to members and non-members, as well as augment its safety. Trash can be harmful to children and animals, limiting the potential of the area in and around the community.

In this picture, Georgia Tech community members (myself included) are picking up trash around all the residence halls in East Campus. Through a simple act of cleaning the campus, we underwent several improvements that we can use to give back to our community. We got to know each other better, strengthened our unity, and provided something positive for our local community. Even though our project was smaller in comparison to the projects above, we still exemplified the importance of community service to a local community.

Works Cited

2008 Sea Turtle Conservation Program Activity. Digital image. National Park Service: U.S. Department of Interior. Alternative Spring Break program. 4 Oct. 2009. http://www.nps.gov/bisc/naturescience/2008-sea-turtle-nesting-activity.htm.

Cemetery Creek / Salmon Park Habitat Restoration. Digital image. City of Bellingham Washington. 4 Oct. 2009. http://www.cob.org/services/environment/restoration/cemetery-creek.aspx.

Logan Elementary School. Digital image. Keystone Mercy Health Plan. The Fund for Children of the Philadelphia Foundation. 04 Oct. 2009. http://www.keystonemercy.com/community/playgrounds/2008/logan_elementary.aspx.

Pacific McGeorge in the Community. Digital image. University of the Pacific. Pacific McGeorge’s Community Relations Committee. 4 Oct. 2009. http://www.mcgeorge.edu/Civic_Legal_and_Public_Agencies/Pacific_McGeorge_in_the_Community/Community_Relations_Committee.htm.