{"id":8571,"date":"2025-03-07T17:50:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T22:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/?p=8571"},"modified":"2025-03-07T19:14:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T00:14:55","slug":"breaking-barriers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/index.php\/2025\/03\/07\/breaking-barriers\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking Barriers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Breaking Barriers : A tribute to Black Women, Chrislene Perceval\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MtYWtOVPTMk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><strong>Why I Chose This Theme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>March is\u00a0Women\u2019s History Month, a time to honor the contributions of women throughout history. I chose to focus specifically on\u00a0Black women\u00a0because they have continuously\u00a0broken barriers\u00a0despite facing systemic challenges designed to suppress their greatness. From civil rights activists to scientists, artists, and athletes,\u00a0Black women have shaped history and continue to inspire generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why I Chose the Song \u201cFreedom\u201d by Beyonc\u00e9 &amp; Kendrick Lamar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I selected this\u00a0powerful cover of &#8220;Freedom&#8221;\u00a0by\u00a0Church by the Glades\u00a0because it captures the raw emotion of struggle, resilience, and victory. The song itself, originally performed by Beyonc\u00e9 and Kendrick Lamar, is an anthem of\u00a0resistance and perseverance, making it a perfect fit for this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0beginning of the song\u00a0features a\u00a0speech by Martin Luther King Jr., immediately setting a tone of\u00a0historical significance and activism. His voice reminds us of the long fight for civil rights and how\u00a0Black women played an essential role in that movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Editing &amp; Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enhance the impact of my video, I added\u00a0effects that emphasize movement and emotion. I also used\u00a0strategic pacing\u00a0to ensure that the images aligned with the beat and intensity of the song. This helps create a strong visual and emotional connection between the viewer and the stories of these remarkable women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Software Used<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this project, I used\u00a0Canva\u00a0to design and edit my video. Canva allowed me to create a\u00a0clean, visually striking presentation\u00a0while maintaining\u00a0a smooth flow between images and text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55218980@N03\/27795261205\/\">The Equal Rights Amendment: Yesterday and Today<\/a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/archivesnews\/\">U.S. National Archives<\/a>, licensed under&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/\">Flickr<\/a>, History.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/obamawhitehouse.archives.gov\/women-in-stem\">Katherine Johnson<\/a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/obamawhitehouse.archives.gov\/\">Obanmawhitehouse.archives.gov<\/a>, licensed under US Government, public Domain.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image 3<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/35740357@N03\/8676029464\/\">Young Woman Soliciting Funds For A Chicago Organization In A Shopping Center Parking Lot, 08\/1973<\/a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/archivesnews\/\">U.S. National Archives<\/a>, licensed under&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/\">Flickr<\/a>, History.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image 4<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/35740357@N03\/8674861949\/\">Religious Fervor is Mirrored on the Face of a Black Muslim Woman, One of Some 10,000 Listening to Elijah Muhammad Deliver His Annual Savior&#8217;s Day Message In Chicago, 03\/1974<\/a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/archivesnews\/\">U.S. National Archives<\/a>, licensed under&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/\">Flickr<\/a>, History.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image 5<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/35740357@N03\/8674913699\/\">A Black Woman, One Of The Nearly 1.2 Million People Of Her Race Who Make Up Over One Third Of Chicago&#8217;s Population, 07\/1973<\/a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/archivesnews\/\">U.S. National Archives<\/a>, licensed under&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/\">Flickr<\/a>, History.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image 6<br><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/55218980@N03\/17716606680\/\">20150326-01-104<\/a><\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/archivesnews\/\">U.S. National Archives<\/a>, licensed under&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/\">Flickr<\/a>, History.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image 7<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/35740357@N03\/8674876889\/\">Black Woman Selling Gas Filled &#8220;Have A Happy Day&#8221; 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