What Other African Country Would Rochelle Chambers Like to Visit?

Since I have had the chance to travel to South Africa another African country that I would also like to visit would be Kenya because our first African American President is from there. Also I would love to visit there because the city is beautiful and my friend’s parents who is from there always tell me that it’s beautiful and the people are friendly.

To view photos of the mission trip to South Africa, please go to: http://angelrockproject.com/arp/pr/angel_buzz_jfc2.asp

Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.

This Year Bad Winter Season by Rochelle Chambers

Yes, I think global warming played a role with having a very bad winter this year.
Global warming shifts the weather patterns causing colder winters and more
snow. I personally think to help keep the planet clean and green we should
recycle more to reduce the amount of trash, watch less television, air dry our
clothes, use the stove instead of the microwave and do not drive often. When
you do these things, you are making a big difference by causing less greenhouse
gas to be dispensed in the air.

My personal goal, that I would like to do more of to keep the Earth clean and green is to not use too much of electricity and cut down on using the microwave.

To view photos of the mission trip to South Africa, please go to: http://angelrockproject.com/arp/pr/angel_buzz_jfc2.asp

Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.

Rochelle Chambers on The Public Outcry for Gun Control

   Yes, I think there needs to be better gun control laws because often on the news there are more people being killed as a result of gun violence than of other causes. And as a citizen, what I can do to help this issue is going to a community center in the area and hold town hall meetings discussing the amount of people being killed. I would also go to local police stations to have them investigate illegal guns being sold. With this being done, illegal gun owners would change their minds. As a result less people would be killed.

 In conclusion, I do believe it is possible to have better gun control laws, it just take one to speak out.

To view photos of the mission trip to South Africa, please go to: http://angelrockproject.com/arp/pr/angel_buzz_jfc2.asp

 Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.

Given the Revolution in Egypt, How Does Rochelle Chambers Feel About Living in a Democracy?

     I think it is important to live in a democratic country because people enjoy a great deal of freedom. In a democracy we are able to cast votes and elect our representatives while in a dictatorship there is something called centralization of power which rests in the hands of one individual. The people are not able to have a say in matters of the government.

To view photos of the mission trip to South Africa, please go to: http://angelrockproject.com/arp/pr/angel_buzz_jfc2.asp

 Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.

This Local Issue Needs Attention by Rochelle Chambers

The local issue that I care most about in my community is when I see boys my age with their pants below their waist.

This originated from prisoners because they were not allowed to wear belts in jail which caused their pants drops. Then when prisoners term are done in jail they are so used to hanging their pants that others think it’s a  style and of course copy this wear. Watching these boys with their pants below their waist is disturbing because you can see theirs underwear and everything. To eradicate this problem I think that it should be a law that all genders should walk with their pant on their waist. And anybody who’s walking with their pants below their waist will pay a fine of $500.

To view photos of the mission trip to South Africa, please go to: http://angelrockproject.com/arp/pr/angel_buzz_jfc2.asp

 Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.

Joshua’s Nickelodeon HALO Award by Rochelle Chambers

Halo Award Show

When I watched the Halo Awards last Friday on Teen Nick there were four children that were appreciated for the work they do in their communities. When I saw this, it inspired me that many children from around the world are helping in many ways and being appreciated for everything. Also seeing the journey for Change ambassador, Joshua Hall, being one of them, it inspired me more that if I work hard enough I can also be an Halo to the world.

  Another reason how Ambassador Joshua inspired me is because he showed that children can take part and not wait until “we grow up”. As Congressman Elijah Cummings said “We are not the future: We are the NOW”. So that’s why we should take part now and not wait until it’s too late, because this experience was a chance in a lifetime.

See Joshua Hall on Teen Nick Here

Why So Many Americans Are Suffering Economically Today – Rochelle’s Opinion

Americans is indeed one of the richest nations in the world, however so many people in our country are suffering economically.
   
I think so many people in our country are suffering economically because of our government unfairness to the less fortunate families. The government offer benefits to rich families lowering taxes and giving them waivers. The government did this hoping that these fortunate people will create smaller businesses to help out low income families; unfortunately they failed to do so. I think what our government needs to do about this is to give equal to all or pass a law that all families should benefit equally to fortunate and less fortunate. Also I think the government should create more job opportunities so more people can be able to pay their taxes. For example if a student leaves from college and their dream is to open up a business, they should have that opportunity to do that.  

To view photos of the mission trip to South Africa, please go to: http://angelrockproject.com/arp/pr/angel_buzz_jfc2.asp

 Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.

Washington, DC – Rochelle’s Experience

Journey For Change has finally reached Washington D.C.! My hope was to at least see Barrack Obama or his wife and children. Sadly, I saw neither but I was able to see and hear inspirational speakers like them. Those powerful speakers were Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and Congressman Elijah Cummings. They spoke about us being successful and great advocates. One of my favorite quotes was from the Congressman. He said “we are not the future, we are the now”. After that we visited Capitol Hill, White House, Senate House, Georgetown University, Newseum and the Holocaust museum. I am so grateful for all these opportunities because I usually expected that all these places will be my goals when I grow up. But seeing them now was exciting and a shock. I am so blessed for all of these experiences. Thank you Journey for Change!!!

To view photos of the ambassadors during their mission trip to South Africa last summer, please go to: http://angelrockproject.com/arp/pr/angel_buzz_jfc2.asp

 Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.

Young People’s Role Model – Rochelle’s Idea

I think the youth of today should look up to famous poets with inspiration and encouragement. Poems with out negative words nor curses or about violence. I also think that we can still look up to these different varieties of role models, however, their words should only speak on the positive about growing up to be successful.

To view photos of the mission trip to South Africa, please go to: http://angelrockproject.com/arp/pr/angel_buzz_jfc2.asp

 Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.

Volunteer Abroad or at Home – Rochelle’s Idea

If I could travel anywhere in the world and volunteer for one  month it would be going back to South Africa  to help out more families because I felt horrible when we passed all the homes that also needed help and were begging which we could not provide for them. In South Africa I will also go to the richer side and see the difference between rich and poor. Also the look through the communities and see how the house are structure inside and outside.

To view photos of the mission trip to South Africa, please go to: http://angelrockproject.com/arp/pr/angel_buzz_jfc2.asp

 Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.