First Two Days In D.C.

It is truly amazing how much i have learned in simply two days. Arrived in D.C through the Reagan National Airport to find my first up close view of the city the Washington monument... it was breath taking. During our first dinner, Sheila Brooks, a Emmy-award winning journalist and entrepreneur spoke and her powerful words got me pumped for the week that lies ahead. Brooks compared the profession of journalism to the importance of a police officer; such profession is needed in order to maintain a democracy. I have found it has always been and will always be the journalist who report the real news and facts. By bringing credible news to the people, it is a reporters job to educate the masses and in a way care for the people. Journalism if held at the appropriate code of ethics is a profession of charity and honesty; a profession serving the people with no strings attached. I love that.

Me in Washington D.C

While visiting the Newseum in D.C I continued to be inspired by the Pulitzer Photos, the incredible 9/11 exhibit where I got to see the original radio tower from the World Trade Center, a FBI exhibit, an outstanding exhibit of media throughout history, 4D movie introduction to the world of Media, and many more along with the most emotional Berlin Wall. I got to touch a piece of the original wall as well as behold it. I was extremely moved by this opportunity. Oh, and how to forget the Elvis Presley exhibit, he is KING, enough said. Around the museum there were inspiring quotes almost in every wall. Every single one with equal motivation for me to press on with my passion and ambitions to become a journalist and serve the people.

The First Amendment exhibit was also one of my absolute favorites. It provided information on controversial issues throughout history regarding freedoms protected by the First Amedment and all who challenged the social norms for complete establishment of freedom; for example, women's rights, a subject I find myself in complete love with. My admiration grew for Nelly Bly, the first woman to become a investigation reporter. Issues faced today were also featured. The Newseum made me feel reborn and lit the flame inside me that was slowly burning out. I have no doubt in my mind that this is what I am meant to become, and I shall achieve it with most determination.

Link to learn more about The Newseum: (http://www.newseum.org/?gclid=CN7Q3-_GxKICFZdL5QodNQ_h4w)

I LOVE this quote. ( I am such a history junkie this suits me perfectly)

The Berlin Wall exhibit at The Newseum in Washington D.C.

My personal favorite photograph by Tom Gralish of the Philadelphia Inquirer in 1985. This was a piece about the homeless living in the streets. 'They saw themselves as... free men'

This quote was posted in the Pulitzer Prize Exhibit, one of the most moving exhibits I have ever been to and one that will certainly stay with me forever. The photographs were amazing. Photojournalism is the most beautiful kind of art. It is real human art. The art of capturing a snapshot of a moment that can change the course of the world, a simple photograph needs no words. The emotions felt are stronger than words.